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  1. President Donald Trump says Karoline Leavitt will leave as White House press secretary, citing her desire to spend more time with her family.
  2. Defense for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk says the shooting doesn’t qualify for the death penalty.
  3. Trump is being sued over a Truth Social service that charges up to $100,000 for early access to his posts.
  4. Francesca Hong’s loss in Wisconsin shows the limits of the Democratic Party’s leftward shift in a crucial swing state.
  5. The dressing table nearly disappeared from American bedrooms. Now, fueled by “Get Ready With Me” videos, it’s back.
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  1. President Donald Trump says Karoline Leavitt will leave as White House press secretary, citing her desire to spend more time with her family.
  2. Defense for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk says the shooting doesn’t qualify for the death penalty.
  3. Trump is being sued over a Truth Social service that charges up to $100,000 for early access to his posts.
  4. Francesca Hong’s loss in Wisconsin shows the limits of the Democratic Party’s leftward shift in a crucial swing state.
  5. The dressing table nearly disappeared from American bedrooms. Now, fueled by “Get Ready With Me” videos, it’s back.
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