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Piker's terrorism comparison draws bipartisan fire
Hasan Piker argued the U.S. causes more terrorist deaths than al-Qaeda, sparking bipartisan criticism and a defense from
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Patrick Clancy breaks silence, leans on deceased children for strength
Patrick Clancy, in his first public interview since his testimony, said he talks to his deceased children for support, w
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Salazar breaks with Trump over immigration crackdown in new ad
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) released an ad accusing Trump of going too far on immigration, saying Hispanics who b
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Jon Kyl, Arizona GOP Stalwart and Former Senate Whip, Dies at 84
Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in the Senate for nearly two decades and later returned temporarily to fill John McCain
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Democratic Leaders Threaten Discipline Over Defections on GOP Rule
Two moderate Democrats face potential committee removal after voting with Republicans on a procedural rule that also con
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Trump Reviews Kennedy Center Demolition Placard Amid Legal Standoff
New photos show Trump viewing a placard of the Kennedy Center's demolition while courts block his naming and renovation
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Lawmakers Eye Federal Rules for License Plate Surveillance as State Patchwork Fails
A patchwork of state laws governs automated license plate readers, but with 120,000 cameras and cross-state data sharing
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Preservation Groups Demand Kennedy Center Leadership Step Down or Face Receivership
Eight preservation groups urged Kennedy Center leaders to resign or accept a receiver, warning the iconic building faces
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Kennedy Center's week-long shutdown draws legal fire from Democrats
The Kennedy Center's main building is closed for at least a week over safety concerns, but Democrats say the move defies
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Trump calls rising gas prices 'inexpensive price' for Iran war
President Trump told supporters that higher gas prices are a small price for the Iran war, even as analysts warn of unce
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Poll: 77% of Voters Say the Wealthy Pay Too Little in Taxes
A new survey shows broad bipartisan agreement that wealthy Americans and corporations dodge their fair share, underminin
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Poll: 77% Say Wealthy Underpay Taxes as Democracy Faith Wanes
A new poll shows 77% of voters think the rich pay too little in taxes, and 86% say wealth has too much political power,