Laura Coates Live

A feud over President Donald Trump’s elections overhaul push has further crippled an already-dysfunctional Congress, leaving Republicans unable to move on critical elements of their agenda.
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A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck near the northern coast of Venezuela, collapsing homes and buildings in the capital, Caracas, and causing widespread destruction. It happened just 40 seconds after a foreshock with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the area.
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Progressives Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier — all backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — will win House primaries in New York, CNN projects, offering a preview of the ideological battles to come as Democrats look ahead to 2028.
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US Vice President JD Vance said Tehran agreed to admit nuclear monitors into the country after negotiations in Switzerland. Iran denied making any new commitments. Meanwhile, President Trump said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs the potential economic consequences of prolonged military action.
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Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland, a US official said, as Washington and Tehran work to get technical talks back on track after a postponement. President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is also expected to join. Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to reach a final deal.
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