As Navy prioritizes Middle East, China encircles Taiwan
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3396522/china-taiwan-aggression-us-navy-prioritizing-middle-east/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3396522/china-taiwan-aggression-us-navy-prioritizing-middle-east/
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As Navy prioritizes Middle East, China encircles Taiwan - Washington Examiner
As the Navy remains focused on the Middle East, China is deploying forces to show its ability to encircle and compress Taiwan.
Trump’s 100-day executive blitz shifts to landmines ahead
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3396170/landmines-ahead-trump-next-100-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3396170/landmines-ahead-trump-next-100-days/
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Trump’s 100-day executive blitz shifts to landmines ahead - Washington Examiner
Trump's first 100 days were a shock and awe campaign that left Democrats and federal workers reeling, but Trump now finds himself embroiled in multiple battles.
After 100 days, can Trump pull off a second great political comeback?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3396876/100-days-can-trump-pull-off-a-second-great-political-comeback/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3396876/100-days-can-trump-pull-off-a-second-great-political-comeback/
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After 100 days, can Trump pull off a second great political comeback? - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump burned through political capital and needs another great political comeback.
May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out today
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3396990/may-supplemental-security-income-payment/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3396990/may-supplemental-security-income-payment/
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May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out today
Supplemental Security Income payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.
100-day report card: Trump makes good on pledge to restore ‘common sense’ and kill DEI
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3396820/100-day-report-card-war-on-woke-trump-dei-efforts/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3396820/100-day-report-card-war-on-woke-trump-dei-efforts/
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100-day report card: Trump makes good on pledge to kill DEI
President Donald Trump pledged to restore "common sense" and root out diversity, equity, and inclusion. His “war on woke” has played out in the military, educational institutions, and businesses.
‘Minerals’ deal called ‘win-win’ is first step toward mending fractured US-Ukrainian relations
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3397478/minerals-deal-called-first-step-toward-mending-fractured-relations/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3397478/minerals-deal-called-first-step-toward-mending-fractured-relations/
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‘Minerals’ deal called ‘win-win’ is first step toward mending fractured US-Ukrainian relations - Washington Examiner
Daily on Defense: Minerals deal doesn’t mention minerals, US-Ukraine relations improve, Hegseth issues another warning to Iran.
WATCH LIVE: Stephen Miller and Karoline Leavitt hold press briefing following Trump’s first 100 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3397490/watch-stephen-miller-karoline-leavitt-press-briefing-after-trump-100-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3397490/watch-stephen-miller-karoline-leavitt-press-briefing-after-trump-100-days/
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WATCH LIVE: Stephen Miller and Karoline Leavitt hold press briefing following Trump’s first 100 days
Miller and Leavitt will hold an early-morning press briefing after Trump's first 100 days in office.
‘Star Wars’ in the age of lost innocence
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/3396535/star-wars-andor-age-of-lost-innocence/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/3396535/star-wars-andor-age-of-lost-innocence/
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‘Star Wars’ in the age of lost innocence - Washington Examiner
Star Wars has always been considered entertainment for children and families, but in the age of streaming, stories in a galaxy far, far away have been getting darker.
Beijing-linked groups fund opposition to agriculture bill in move that could boost China
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3396992/beijing-linked-groups-fund-opposition-agriculture-bill-china/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3396992/beijing-linked-groups-fund-opposition-agriculture-bill-china/
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CCP-linked groups mount farm lobbying campaign
A debate over pesticide in Iowa has attracted lobbyists and Chinese influence.
Tariffs don’t live up to Trump’s hype
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3396851/trump-tariffs-dont-live-up-to-hype/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3396851/trump-tariffs-dont-live-up-to-hype/
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Tariffs don’t live up to Trump’s hype - Washington Examiner
The global response to tariffs further complicates the picture.
DC region drops to an ‘F’ in air quality report
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397499/dc-region-drops-in-air-quality-report/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397499/dc-region-drops-in-air-quality-report/
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DC region drops to an ‘F’ in air quality report
The new grade is lower than last year's "C," with 3.7 unhealthy days per year on average due to short-term spikes in particle pollution.
Bill Belichick slams CBS News for pushing ‘false narrative’ in interview
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/3397524/bill-belichick-slams-cbs-news-for-pushing-false-narrative-in-interview/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/3397524/bill-belichick-slams-cbs-news-for-pushing-false-narrative-in-interview/
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Bill Belichick slams CBS News for pushing 'false narrative'
CBS aired a segment on Bill Belichick, 73, but also featured his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 24. The coach wanted "to focus solely on the contents of the book.”
Elon Musk admits DOGE ‘not as effective as I like’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3397496/elon-musk-doge-not-as-effective/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3397496/elon-musk-doge-not-as-effective/
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Elon Musk admits DOGE 'not as effective as I like'
Elon Musk also insisted that winding down his influence over DOGE's daily operations does not mean the government efficiency initiative will end.
Tesla chairwoman denies report that the board wanted to replace Musk
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3397541/tesla-ceo-search-denies-report-board-replace-musk/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3397541/tesla-ceo-search-denies-report-board-replace-musk/
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Tesla chairwoman denies report that the board wanted to replace Musk
Elon Musk said at a Tesla earnings call last month that he would spend significantly more time at Tesla and wind down his work with DOGE.
Jason Smith warns Americans face ‘largest tax increase’ if budget fails
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397604/jason-smith-missouri-warns-largest-tax-increase-budget-fails/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397604/jason-smith-missouri-warns-largest-tax-increase-budget-fails/
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Jason Smith predicts 'largest tax increase' if budget fails
Rep. Jason Smith dismissed Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, predicting that the majority leadership is trying to "enact the largest Medicaid cut in American history."
House votes to ax California plan to ban gas cars
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3397652/house-ax-california-ban-gas-cars/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3397652/house-ax-california-ban-gas-cars/
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House votes to ax California plan to ban gas cars
House lawmakers voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's waiver granting California the ability to ban the sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
Most FEC work on pause without a quorum
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3397527/fec-quorum-work-pause/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3397527/fec-quorum-work-pause/
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Most FEC work on pause without a quorum - Washington Examiner
The six-member commission is now down to just three as Allen Dickerson's term expired, and no replacement has been appointed.
May Day: Thousands to protest Trump agenda nationwide Thursday
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3397609/may-day-protests-trump-agenda-nationwide-thursday/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3397609/may-day-protests-trump-agenda-nationwide-thursday/
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May Day nationwide protests set for Thursday
Dozens of events are being held in the United States with countless more scheduled abroad as part of May Day, also called the International Workers' Day.
Mike Waltz expected to leave post as Trump national security adviser
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/3397790/mike-waltz-out-trump-national-security-adviser/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/3397790/mike-waltz-out-trump-national-security-adviser/
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Mike Waltz expected to leave post as Trump national security adviser
Waltz has been mired in controversy since he admitted responsibility for accidentally adding a reporter to a Signal group chat with senior officials.
House GOP votes to end protections for small fish at heart of Trump-Newsom feud
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3397610/house-gop-protections-small-fish-trump-newsom-feud/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3397610/house-gop-protections-small-fish-trump-newsom-feud/
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House GOP votes to end protections for small fish at heart of Trump-Newsom feud
President Donald Trump has repeatedly targeted California over its efforts to conserve the smelt.