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A U.S. Navy ship, the USS Rafael Peralta, takes part in a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on April 24. The photo was provided by U.S. Central Command.
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Six months on, U.S. Navy families who evacuated Bahrain remain in limbo
Steve Walsh
When the U.S.-Iran war began, more than 1,000 dependents of U.S. Navy personnel in Bahrain were ordered to evacuate. After six months in temporary conditions, they want to know what the plan is.
President Trump holds up an executive order calling to restrict mail-in voting, in the White House in March.
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Supreme Court gives Trump an interim win on his mail voting order, but hurdles loom
Hansi Lo Wang
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at a news conference at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran
Fatima Al-Kassab, Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Emily Feng, Michele Kelemen
Drivers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2026.
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Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
Ava Berger
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Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer
The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.
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