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Senate GOP Backs Down on Iran War Rebuke, Preserving Trump's Negotiating Room
The Senate voted 47-50-1 late Wednesday against a resolution to reassert congressional war powers and force a withdrawal
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Lujan Grisham Demands Criminal Probe Into DEA Over Fentanyl Shipments in New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked the state attorney general to probe whether DEA actions violated New Mexico la
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Utah Senate President Ousted Over Data Center Deal That Stoked Voter Fury
Stuart Adams, Utah's powerful Senate president, lost his GOP primary amid backlash over his support for a massive data c
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Trump Delivers Scripted Address at National Mall State Fair Amid Performer Boycotts
President Trump stuck to a scripted speech at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, declaring 'America is
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After Heated Clash with Trump, Cassidy Gets Iran Briefing from Vance
Sen. Bill Cassidy received a White House briefing on Iran from VP Vance after a heated confrontation with President Trum
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Postal Service to Block Mail Ballots in States Refusing Voter Data: Postmaster General
Postmaster General David Steiner told senators the USPS will stop delivering mail ballots in states that refuse to provi
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Sioux Falls Mayor Race to Recount After Two-Vote Margin
The mayoral race in Sioux Falls is headed for a recount after former state legislator Christine Erickson edged out state
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Court Blocks Justice Dept. Bid for Michigan Voter Data in Trump-Era Clash
The 6th Circuit ruled Michigan can keep voter data private, rejecting the Justice Department's demand for unredacted rol
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Trump Details Vandalism Theory on Reflecting Pool Damage
President Trump provided new details on his vandalism theory for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage, alleging v
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White House Requests $87.6B for Iran Operations, Ebola Response, and Farm Relief
The White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress to fund military operations in Iran, address the Ebola outbrea
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Tennessee Christian School Settles with Graduating Senior Suspended for Coming Out Gay
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School agreed to pay $10,000 to former student Morgan Armstrong, who was suspended and b
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Khanna Declares Progressive Movement on the Rise After Left-Wing Primary Wins
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) declared the progressive movement is gaining steam after left-wing candidates won key primarie