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Kean Sr. Says Son's Health Issue Won't Linger, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Still Absent
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Kean Sr. Says Son's Health Issue Won't Linger, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Still Absent
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. said Friday his son, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., will recover fully from an undisclosed medic
Veterans Group Sues Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Ban Affecting 5.8 Million
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Veterans Group Sues Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Ban Affecting 5.8 Million
Minority Veterans of America sues the Trump administration over its VA abortion ban, arguing the policy violates federal
Texas High Court Rejects Abbott's Bid to Penalize Democratic Lawmakers Who Fled Over Redistricting
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Texas High Court Rejects Abbott's Bid to Penalize Democratic Lawmakers Who Fled Over Redistricting
The Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott's effort to penalize Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to bl
Hispanic Business Owners Seek Tax Certainty, Not Political Slogans
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Hispanic Business Owners Seek Tax Certainty, Not Political Slogans
Hispanic business owners want concrete policies, not political rhetoric, as Republicans highlight permanent small busine
Texas Children's Hospital Settles Paxton Suit, Launches First Detransition Clinic
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Texas Children's Hospital Settles Paxton Suit, Launches First Detransition Clinic
Texas Children's Hospital agreed to create the first U.S. detransition clinic, pay $10 million, and fire five physicians
DOJ Formally Seeks Death Penalty for Israeli Embassy Killings Suspect
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DOJ Formally Seeks Death Penalty for Israeli Embassy Killings Suspect
The Justice Department formally notified a federal judge Friday it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accu
Mamdani Closes $12B NYC Deficit, Boosts School Funding by $122M
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Mamdani Closes $12B NYC Deficit, Boosts School Funding by $122M
Mayor Mamdani closes $12 billion deficit while investing $122 million in public schools, adding 1,000 teachers, and expa
Taipei Hits Back After Trump Wavers on $14B Arms Package
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Taipei Hits Back After Trump Wavers on $14B Arms Package
Taiwan rebuked President Trump's reluctance to commit to a $14 billion arms sale, calling it a vital security guarantee
Trump Accuses NYT's Sanger of 'Treasonous' Iran War Coverage
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Trump Accuses NYT's Sanger of 'Treasonous' Iran War Coverage
President Trump slammed New York Times reporter David Sanger as a 'fake guy' and called his Iran war coverage 'sort of t
Arizona Sheriff Confident Breakthrough Nears in Guthrie Abduction as 100-Day Mark Passes
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Arizona Sheriff Confident Breakthrough Nears in Guthrie Abduction as 100-Day Mark Passes
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says authorities are 'getting closer' to cracking the Nancy Guthrie case, as the 100-day
Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen Calls It Quits After GOP Redistricting Carves Up His Memphis Seat
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Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen Calls It Quits After GOP Redistricting Carves Up His Memphis Seat
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) announced his retirement after Tennessee Republicans carved up his Memphis-based district, dilut
Liberal Dilemma: Backing a Flawed Democrat Over Collins to Counter Trump
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Liberal Dilemma: Backing a Flawed Democrat Over Collins to Counter Trump
Frank Bruni's NYT column argues that Maine Democrat Graham Platner, despite a history of offensive remarks and a Nazi ta