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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
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Schumer's Maine Gamble Backfires as Mills Drops Out, Sparking Internal Democratic Doubts
Senate Democrats are questioning Chuck Schumer's 2026 recruiting strategy after Gov. Janet Mills dropped her Senate bid,
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Powell Defies Trump, Plans to Stay at Fed Board After Warsh Takes Over
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he'll stay on the board after Kevin Warsh takes over, citing legal probes. Trump and top al
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Democrats Clash Over Withheld 2024 Election Autopsy as Frustration Mounts
DNC Chair Ken Martin's decision to withhold the party's 2024 election autopsy has ignited a fierce debate among Democrat
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Progressive Caucus Pushes 'New Affordability Agenda' to Reclaim Working-Class Trust
The Congressional Progressive Caucus rolled out a midterm plan to slash costs on drugs, utilities, and housing, vowing t
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Van Hollen Backs Maine Candidate Platner, Urges Second Chances
Sen. Chris Van Hollen defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faced backlash for a Nazi-like tattoo and offe
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Idaho Transgender Residents Challenge Restroom Law in Federal Court
Six transgender Idaho residents filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against a new state law that criminalizes using sex-des
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TSA Offers Discounted PreCheck for Travelers Under 30 Starting May 1
TSA is offering a $20 discount on PreCheck memberships for first-time applicants aged 30 or younger, starting May 1, ami
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Koch-Backed Group Warns GOP Senate Majority at Risk Over Cost of Living
A Koch-backed super PAC warns that Republican control of the Senate is in jeopardy unless the party prioritizes cost-of-
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House GOP Faces Uphill Battle to Fund ICE and Border Patrol via Reconciliation
The House passed a Senate bill to fund most of DHS, but the fight over ICE and Border Patrol funding via reconciliation
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Trump Accuses NYT, CNN of Seditious Iran War Coverage
President Trump blasted the New York Times and CNN over their Iran war coverage, calling CNN 'stupid' and the Times' rep
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Maine Dems Unite Behind Oyster Farmer Platner After Mills Exits Senate Race
Democrats are coalescing around Graham Platner after Governor Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign, clearing the path f