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Trump-endorsed Collins wins GOP runoff to take on Georgia Dem. senator: AP projects
The 2020 election results loomed over the battle for the soul of Georgia’s GOP.
June 16, 2026Democratic socialists think fatigue with mainstream could open paths in midterms
Trump threatened to "take back" D.C. if democratic socialist wins mayor's race.
June 17, 2026Key Tuesday primaries takeaways: Platner wins, but faces months of more scrutiny
Trump candidate advances in South Carolina while one who defied him doesn't.
June 10, 2026
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June 18
What to know about the Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public on Friday.
June 18
June 17
Park Service continues to battle algae in renovated Reflecting Pool
Interior Department says it's using nanobubble technology to break up the green.
June 17
June 18
Senators warily eye transfer of $397M to Secret Service amid WH ballroom construction
The admin deposited millions in taxpayer funds to accounts for WH security.
June 18
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Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises
Janeese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C., with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor's office
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June 17
Trump didn't want 'Herbert Hoover' presidency; said Iran has to have 'some' missiles
Trump said he'd start bombing again if Iran violates the agreement.
June 17
June 18
Mamdani made it to New York City Hall. Could his influence grow in Washington?
New York’s mayor has made endorsements in three congressional races.
June 18
June 17
Key takeaways from the 14-point memorandum of understanding between US, Iran
There is still some doubt on whether a long-term deal is guaranteed.
June 17
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Mexico advances in the World Cup and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
June 12-18, 2026
Mexico became the first country to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0. Merlín the duck is celebrated as the team mascot.
Conservative Keiko Fujimori leads progressive Roberto Sánchez as votes are slowly counted from Peru’s presidential runoff election.
A deeply divided electorate is preparing to vote for Colombia’s next president in a tight runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider.
This gallery was curated by photo editor Anita Baca based in Mexico City.
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June 18
Vance says Iran financially benefits if they change behavior; MOU indicates otherwise
Vance touted the MOU as a "win-win."
June 18
June 18
Civil rights, climate change materials removed from national parks
The materials relate to civil rights, diverse communities and climate change.
June 18
June 12
What the US says is in the potential Iran war agreement
Iran gets rewarded economically if they meet the obligations, an official said.
June 12
June 11
DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling ahead of deadline to remove Trump’s name
A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name.
June 11
June 16
Vance, on 'The View,' appears to acknowledge Situation Room meetings on Epstein files
The vice president said he was a "conspiracy theorist" on Epstein.
June 16
June 15
Trump arrives in France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began
Trade and the war in Ukraine are also expected to be topics of conversation.
June 15