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Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Runoff, Cornyn Fights for Political Survival
Trump's last-minute endorsement of Ken Paxton sets up a high-stakes test of his influence in Texas, as Sen. John Cornyn
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill Blocked from ICE Detention Center Amid Hunger Strike, Protests
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was denied access to the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark amid a detainee hung
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Massie Files for 2028 Run Days After Losing Primary to Trump-Backed Rival
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) filed FEC paperwork for the 2028 election less than a week after losing his primary to a Trum
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Trump's Vendettas Threaten GOP Senate Majority as Primary Fights Backfire
Trump's revenge-fueled endorsements and loyalty tests threaten GOP Senate majority; Paxton pick could drain resources fr
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Ferguson Softens Redistricting Stance, Opens Door to New Maryland Map
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson has softened his opposition to mid-decade redistricting, citing changed rules af
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GOP's Third Reconciliation Bill in Jeopardy as Immigration Fight Drags On
House Republicans are increasingly concerned that the stalled immigration funding bill could push back a third reconcili
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Memorial Day 2026: Holiday Hours and What's Open for Last-Minute Shoppers
Memorial Day 2026 arrives early, catching some off guard. Most stores and restaurants remain open, but banks, post offic
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Tillis Calls DOJ's $1.8B Fund 'Payout Pot for Punks,' Sparks GOP Revolt
Sen. Thom Tillis escalates criticism of the DOJ's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization fund,' calling it a 'payout pot for punks' a
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Trump Uses Memorial Day Wreath-Laying to Attack 'Dumocrats' Over Military
President Trump delivered Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery, taking a swipe at critics he called 'Dumo
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Blanche Uses White House Shooting to Push Trump's $400M Ballroom Project
Acting AG Todd Blanche argues a weekend shooting near the White House underscores the need for Trump's $400M ballroom pr
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Trump Pressures Gulf States to Join Abraham Accords Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
President Trump called on Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords as US-Iran talks advance on a ceasefire and nuclear de
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Becerra's Press Fears Raise Questions for California Governor Bid
Xavier Becerra's request to avoid 'gotcha' questions during a TV interview raises concerns about his commitment to press
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Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Urges Global AI Regulation, Slower Tech Adoption
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical Monday, warning world leaders to slow AI adoption and establish regulatory to
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Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Accusations of Corruption and Racial Bias
The Supreme Court's ruling to let states redraw congressional districts after primary voting began has ignited a firesto
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National Park Deaths Top 200 in 2025; Drownings and Vehicle Crashes Lead Causes
More than 200 visitors died in U.S. national parks last year, with drownings and vehicle crashes the leading causes. Lak
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At 250, America Faces Its Gravest Test Since the Civil War: Will the Republic Survive?
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the republic faces its most serious threat since the Civil War, with
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Trump Lashes Out at GOP Critics Over Emerging Iran Deal
President Trump slammed Republican and Democratic critics of his emerging Iran deal, calling them 'losers' as reports de
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Media's Founding Document Illiteracy Undermines Political Coverage
From MSNBC's Katy Tur to Politico's Heidi Przybyla, political journalists repeatedly botch basic civics, confusing the D