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Thom Tillis opens up on which Cabinet secretaries are giving Trump bad adviceExternal Link
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) sits down exclusively with NBC News' Julie Tsirkin to discuss how he views President Trump’s strategy on Iran, the midterms and his choice to retire from Congress.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:56:54 GMT
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Senate Republicans again block Democratic effort to end Trump's Iran warExternal Link
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans voted down a resolution Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:58:40 GMT
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S&P 500 hits all-time high as investors shrug off Iran war oil price spikeExternal Link
The S&P 500 hit an all-time high Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround for stocks while the war with Iran drives up energy prices and cuts into global growth.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:41 GMT
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Drugmakers raised prices on hundreds of drugs despite Trump deals, report findsExternal Link
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his deals with drugmakers would bring down prescription drug prices in the U.S.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:41 GMT
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New Jersey voters head to the polls for a special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's House seatExternal Link
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway are facing off Thursday in the special election to succeed New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
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