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Machado Vows Return to Venezuela by 2026 for Presidential Run
María Corina Machado announced plans to return to Venezuela before 2026 to run for president, vowing to pursue democrati
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Texas House Runoffs: Allred-Johnson Rematch, Galindo Controversy Top Tuesday's Ballot
Texas voters decide House primary runoffs Tuesday, with former Rep. Colin Allred facing Rep. Julie Johnson in the 33rd D
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Texas AG Runoff: Paxton Successor Battle Heats Up as Polls Close
Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday for the attorney general runoff, with GOP Rep. Chip Roy facing state Sen. Mayes M
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New Mexico AG Calls on Epstein Victims to Testify in Ranch Investigation
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is urging Epstein survivors to cooperate with a state probe into the former Zorr
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Schiff Proposes Bills to Block DOJ Payouts from Anti-Weaponization Fund to Trump Allies
Sen. Adam Schiff is set to introduce legislation to prevent Trump, Vice President Vance, and other political figures fro
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19 States Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Trump-Backed Bill Advances
A House committee has approved a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, with 19 states already preparing to end cl
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Vance Hails Pope's AI Warnings as 'Profound' Amid Pentagon AI Expansion
Vice President Vance called Pope Leo XIV's AI warnings 'profound' after the Vatican's first encyclical by an American po
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Nine Democrats Urge Trump to Commute Federal Marijuana Sentences
Nine Democrats have urged President Trump to commute the sentences of individuals serving time for non-violent marijuana
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National Mall to Host World Cup Fan Zone as Part of US 250th Birthday Celebrations
The National Mall in Washington, D.C., will host a FIFA World Cup fan zone this summer, part of a series of events marki
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The Hill's Decision Desk 2026: Live Coverage of Texas Runoffs Kicks Off Tuesday
The Hill's Decision Desk 2026 delivers live, real-time coverage of the Texas runoff elections Tuesday, with analysis fro
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Angela Paxton Skips Endorsement in Husband Ken's Senate Runoff Against Cornyn
Angela Paxton, estranged wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton, endorsed other GOP candidates Tuesday but remained neutral in the
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Vance to Lead Anti-Fraud Roundtable with State AGs, Targeting Democratic-Run States
Vice President Vance will lead a roundtable with state attorneys general on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration'