Your daily briefing on the latest in U.S. politics and policy, from midterm momentum to international tensions.

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   White House

   Trump Addresses Rescheduled Correspondents' Dinner

   President Donald Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which was rescheduled following a shooting incident in April. The President emphasized unwavering resolve, telling a room of heavily secured reporters that the show must go on.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S. and Iran Engaged in Tense Negotiations

   Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, President Trump stated that Iran is showing its strongest commitment yet in recent talks. However, the President also warned that the U.S. remains locked and loaded should military action become necessary.

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   2026 Midterms

   Economic Issues Dominate Midterm Campaigns

   With less than four months until the 2026 midterms, new polling from Pew Research indicates that the economy is the driving issue for voters. The data shows an electorate evenly split, with 37 percent favoring Democratic economic policies and 36 percent leaning toward the GOP.

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   Congress

   Democrats Probe DOJ Settlements

   House Judiciary Democrats are heavily criticizing the Department of Justice over recent seven-figure settlements paid to allies of the President. Lawmakers allege that the DOJ is being used as a slush fund to reward political figures like Michael Flynn and Carter Page.

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   Public Opinion

   Voters Demand Congressional Term Limits

   A new Rasmussen Reports survey highlights a massive surge in public support for congressional term limits. More than two-thirds of voters are demanding caps on how long members can serve, driven by recent concerns over the health of aging lawmakers.

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   Antitrust

   Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Halted

   Paramount Skydance has agreed to postpone its staggering $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 2027. The delay follows an antitrust lawsuit brought by a coalition of state attorneys general who argue the deal would crush market competition.