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The Unspoken Link Between Heated Political Rhetoric and Attempted Violence
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The Unspoken Link Between Heated Political Rhetoric and Attempted Violence
The attempted assassination of President Trump by a Caltech graduate highlights how extreme political rhetoric can lower
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Halt on Immigration Applications, Citing Indefinite Limbo
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Halt on Immigration Applications, Citing Indefinite Limbo
A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration's pause on immigration applications for citizens of 39
Biden Backs Bottoms in Georgia Governor Race, Launching 2026 Endorsement Push
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Biden Backs Bottoms in Georgia Governor Race, Launching 2026 Endorsement Push
Former President Joe Biden made his first endorsement of the 2026 midterm cycle, backing Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Geo
New Poll: 61% of Americans View Iran Strikes as a Misstep
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New Poll: 61% of Americans View Iran Strikes as a Misstep
A new survey shows 61% of Americans believe the U.S. military operation against Iran was a mistake, echoing public senti
Trump's Brief Unity Pivot After Assassination Attempt: A Rare Presidential Moment
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Trump's Brief Unity Pivot After Assassination Attempt: A Rare Presidential Moment
Trump's press conference after the shooting showed a fleeting moment of unity and presidential demeanor, though he quick
Five Dead After Small Plane Crashes in Hays County; NTSB Investigating
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Five Dead After Small Plane Crashes in Hays County; NTSB Investigating
Five people died when a Cessna 421C crashed in Hays County late Thursday. The aircraft hit wooded terrain at high speed
Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Leaving ICE and Border Patrol Unfunded
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Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Leaving ICE and Border Patrol Unfunded
President Trump signed a bill Thursday ending the 76-day DHS shutdown, funding most agencies but excluding ICE and Borde
Iran War Powers Deadline Passes as Trump Signs Partial DHS Funding Bill
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Iran War Powers Deadline Passes as Trump Signs Partial DHS Funding Bill
Friday marks 60 days since Trump notified Congress of Iran operations, triggering War Powers Act concerns. The president
Black Voters' Decades of Loyalty Meet a Debt Democrats Refuse to Pay
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Black Voters' Decades of Loyalty Meet a Debt Democrats Refuse to Pay
Black voters have been the backbone of Democratic victories for 60 years, but the party has repeatedly failed to deliver
Trump's Retribution Campaign: Smart Strikes and Costly Missteps
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Trump's Retribution Campaign: Smart Strikes and Costly Missteps
Trump's push for retribution against longtime foes is hitting some targets effectively but risking failure on others. Th
White House Declares Iran Conflict Over Before 60-Day War Powers Deadline
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White House Declares Iran Conflict Over Before 60-Day War Powers Deadline
A senior Trump official claims the Iran conflict is over for War Powers purposes, citing a ceasefire, but lawmakers ques
Trump's UFC Flag Day Event at White House Sparks Fury Over Violence on Patriotic Holiday
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Trump's UFC Flag Day Event at White House Sparks Fury Over Violence on Patriotic Holiday
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, sparking outrage over holding violent