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Senate rebukes Trump by approving House-passed measure calling for end to Iran war
Passage of the largely symbolic measure comes as the U.S. and Iran are in the early stages of talks aimed at ending the war.
Live updates: Trump-backed candidates seek primary wins in New York, Maryland, Utah; South Carolina holds runoff
The Supreme Court today ruled against a devout Rastafarian who sought damages after Louisiana prison officials cut his dreadlocks over his religious objections.
6 people arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, Trump says
The president also said seven people have been cited, but has provided no evidence so far of the alleged vandalism. 
Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections in talks for war-ending deal
Tehran denied it began discussions on its nuclear program or agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back to the country.
Photos show Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center facade
A court ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the center by June 12. A tarp has since hidden the removal from the public.
U.S.-Iran talks set ‘good foundation’ for deal to end war, Vance says
Tehran agreed to allow U.N. nuclear inspectors into the country, the vice president said after a marathon round of negotiations in Switzerland.
Two more arrested in alleged plot to attack UFC event at White House
The new arrests in Washington state and Missouri bring the total to seven.
At least 5 people arrested in alleged tampering with Reflecting Pool, official says
Trump threatened long prison terms for offenders and said the pool has “been given a 300-foot-long gash” as “chemicals have been illegally” placed.
South America
Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia’s election
Outgoing President Gustavo Petro vowed to challenge the outcome. Election officials have not formally announced a winner.
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Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace
The New Jersey Democrat criticized the president and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them both “criminal” leaders.
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Trump keeps bringing up the number 22
A White House official couldn’t explain why the 47th president has seized on the number.
