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Trump Is Blaming Vandals for Dead Grass at the National Mall
Trump blamed vandals for dead grass on the National Mall, but photos show the damage lines up with the stage built for his July 4 celebration.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Amid Iran Peace Talks Collapse
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its role in Iran peace talks, as tensions escalate around control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Kennedy Center's board voted to inscribe Trump's name on the building, testing a court order that previously forced its removal from the facade.
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