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The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations
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In three decades of existence, the Baltimore Ravens have had two primary owners, two general managers and three head coaches
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President Donald Trump is seeking over $6.2 million in attorney fees from the Fulton County District Attorney's office
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09:29 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for mayor
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Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give his first State of the Union of his second term on Feb. 24
04:58 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts
01:21 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Venezuela strike marks a turning point for US cyber warfare
The large-scale operation shows the U.S. has the cyber skills to inflict serious damage — and is no longer quiet about using them.
05:55 AM on 01/07/2026 Politico Top Stories Colombia's president remains defiant amid Trump's threats
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