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HUD Secretary Scott Turner Faces Senate Grilling on Trump's $73.5B Budget Plan
HUD Secretary Scott Turner testifies before a Senate Appropriations panel on Trump's $73.5B budget request, focusing on
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Midsize Cities Outperform as US Population Growth Slows, Census Data Shows
Midsize cities in the U.S. saw steady population growth while national growth slowed, with smaller cities outside major
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House Leaders Unite Behind Bipartisan Push to Overhaul Sexual Misconduct Rules
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are supporting a bipartisan reform effort led by the women's ca
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Family Names Loom Large in 2026 Midterms, But Voter Appeal Fades
Multiple 2026 midterm candidates come from political families, but analysts say voter distrust and polarization may dimi
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Graham Blasts China's Allies as 'Dirtbags,' Proposes Tariffs on Russian Oil Purchases
Sen. Lindsey Graham denounced China's allies as 'dirtbags' and unveiled legislation to empower Trump to impose tariffs o
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Supreme Court to Decide if Religious Schools Can Be Excluded from Public Preschool Funding
The Supreme Court will weigh whether states can bar religious schools from taxpayer-funded preschool programs, a case th
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Pentagon Letter Fuels Fears Over Stars and Stripes Independence Under Trump
A Defense Department letter obtained by The Hill renews concerns that the Trump administration is undermining Stars and
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House Democrats Unite Against Trump's Gas Tax Holiday Plan
House Democrats are blocking Trump's gas tax holiday proposal, arguing it undermines infrastructure funding and fails to
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GOP House Hopes Revived by Redistricting Rulings, Midterm Odds Shift
House Republicans see improved midterm prospects after key court wins in redistricting, turning a once-skeptical caucus
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Trump's Iran Comment Stirs GOP Fears on Midterm Affordability Message
President Trump's dismissal of pocketbook concerns in Iran dealings threatens GOP midterm messaging as inflation spikes
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McIver Bill Would Force ICE Access as She Fights Assault Charges
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is pushing a bill to guarantee lawmakers immediate access to ICE facilities, a year after
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Rubio Surpasses Vance in 2028 GOP Primary Poll, Gains Trump's Eye
A new AtlasIntel poll shows Marco Rubio leading JD Vance 45.4% to 29.6% in a 2028 GOP primary matchup, as Trump signals