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Trump 250th Coin Won't Arrive by July Fourth
A 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump's likeness will not be ready in time for the nation's 250th anniversary on July Fourth, the U.S. Mint disclosed in a federal court filing that also confirmed that only 47 of the coins are planned.
Tue, 19 May 2026 22:25:10 EDTTrump-Backed Barr Wins Kentucky Senate GOP Race
Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., won the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat, which opened when Sen. Mitch McConnell decided not to seek an eighth term.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:09:06 EDTHouse GOP Considering Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
House Republicans are hoping to make daylight saving time permanent, a move supported by President Donald Trump.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:54:44 EDTRep. Comer Cruises in Kentucky GOP Primary Race
Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, easily won the Republican primary for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:41:46 EDTTrump to Attend G7 Summit in France, Axios Reports
President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June to speak about artificial intelligence, trade and crime-fighting, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a White House official.Trump wants to speak about linking U.S. aid with trade, promoting the...
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:15:09 EDTRep. Massie KO'd by Trump-Backed Challenger Gallrein
President Donald Trump's May revenge tour remains unabated, with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., the latest casualty.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:51:21 EDTSen. Cornyn Vows Fight After Trump Backs Paxton
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued a strong response Tuesday after President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:49:06 EDTColorado Court Orders Care for Trans Minors Resumed
The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered Colorado's largest provider of gender-transitioning care for young people to resume medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy despite threats that providing the care could lead to losing federal funding.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:45:57 EDTBlanche Says DOJ Fund Open to Jan. 6 Defendants
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that "anybody" can apply to an anti-weaponization fund created through President Donald Trump's IRS settlement, including those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:11:51 EDTSenate Advances Bill to End Iran War After Primary Loser Cassidy Flips
The Senate advanced legislation aimed at ending U.S. military involvement in Iran after Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., broke ranks following his primary defeat, giving the measure enough support to move past an initial procedural hurdle, according to the Associated Press.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:04:06 EDTMamdani Won't Revoke Mangione Fans' Press Passes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to say he would revoke the city-issued press passes of three women who say they support Luigi Mangione.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:53:41 EDTUS Says It Held Talks With Cuba on $100 Million Offer
The United States and Cuba held talks this week on a U.S. offer of $100 million in assistance, which Washington has dangled as an incentive for reforms, a U.S. official said Tuesday.Mike Hammer, the acting U.S. ambassador to Havana, met Monday with foreign ministry...
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:33:43 EDTGa. Primary Could Be Starting Gun for Dem, GOP Runoffs
Georgia prepared for a blockbuster primary Tuesday as Republicans looked for a challenger to Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and choose between several candidates in a high-spending fight for the party's nomination for governor.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:09:45 EDTNAACP: Boycott Southern College Sports Over Voting Rights
The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the nation's oldest civil rights group says are restricting Black voting...
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:52:54 EDTTrump's Paxton Support Roils Prediction Markets
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, upended the state's high-stakes Senate race Tuesday, tightening the contest and briefly giving Democrats an edge in prediction markets tracking the race.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:01:41 EDTDana White: Gnats Could Disrupt White House UFC Event
President Donald Trump's planned UFC showdown on the White House lawn is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious live sporting events ever staged in the nation's capital, but Dana White says Mother Nature may have other plans.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:41:24 EDTTrump Demands Massie Retract Old Endorsement Ahead of Ky. Primary
President Donald Trump on Tuesday intensified his attacks on Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky's closely watched Republican congressional primary, accusing the congressman of misleading voters by promoting an outdated endorsement from Trump.In a Truth Social post hours...
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:19:39 EDTDOJ: China's Pandemic-Era Scheme Hurt Every US Home
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that seven Chinese executives and four major shipping container manufacturers were indicted on allegations they conspired to fix prices and restrict the global supply of shipping containers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:15:21 EDTWSJ: Mediators See Little Headway in US-Iran Talks
Mediators and U.S. officials see little movement toward ending the U.S.-Iran war, even after President Donald Trump called off a strike planned for Tuesday and then warned that force remains on the table.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:22:04 EDTDOJ Settlement Shields Trump From IRS
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that as part of its settlement with President Donald Trump, the IRS will no longer pursue any claims it may have against Trump, his family members, or his companies over unpaid taxes.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:35:13 EDT