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Sen. Andy Kim Pepper-Sprayed by ICE During Newark Detention Center Protest
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was pepper-sprayed by ICE officers during a protest outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention cente
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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