Top political stories from Washington and across the nation today.

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   White House

   Trump Delivers Primetime Address on Elections

   President Trump delivered a primetime address pushing the SAVE America Act and announcing the release of declassified election documents. The speech caused tension with major TV networks after the President threatened sanctions against those who refused to broadcast it live.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S. and Iran Escalate Military Strikes

   The U.S. has intensified its airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure in an effort to ease Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran swiftly retaliated by launching missile strikes targeting civilian water desalination plants in allied Kuwait.

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   Immigration

   DHS Announces Strict Visa Limits for Foreign Journalists

   The Department of Homeland Security is drastically reducing the duration of visas for foreign journalists working in the United States. Under the new rule, most foreign reporters will be limited to 240-day stays, while Chinese journalists will face a strict 90-day cap.

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   Extreme Weather

   Catastrophic Flooding Hits Texas Hill Country

   Catastrophic flooding has struck the Texas Hill Country, killing at least two people and prompting hundreds of water rescues. The heavy rainfall and surging rivers come just a year after deadly floods devastated the same region.

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   Environment

   Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets U.S. Cities

   A massive plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting across the United States, creating hazardous air quality conditions. The thick orange haze is affecting millions of residents in major cities from Minneapolis to the nation's capital.

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   Congress

   GOP Holdouts Threaten Attorney General Nomination

   Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's path to permanent confirmation is facing significant roadblocks in the Senate. A few key Republican holdouts have indicated they are not yet prepared to support his nomination, putting the outcome in doubt.