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Janet Mills Drops Senate Bid, Cites Cash Shortfall in Blow to Democrats
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Janet Mills Drops Senate Bid, Cites Cash Shortfall in Blow to Democrats
Maine Governor Janet Mills has suspended her Senate campaign, citing insufficient financial resources. The decision deal
March Inflation Hits 3.5% as Iran Conflict Drives Up Prices, Stoking Political Pressure on Trump
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March Inflation Hits 3.5% as Iran Conflict Drives Up Prices, Stoking Political Pressure on Trump
New data shows March inflation hit 3.5%, driven by the Iran conflict. The spike pressures President Trump and Republican
GOP's Abortion Silence Clashes With Voters' Economic Reality
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GOP's Abortion Silence Clashes With Voters' Economic Reality
New research reveals that voters see reproductive freedom as tied to economic stability, with 82% saying raising kids is
Hegseth to Face Senate Grilling as Iran War Nears 60 Days; Voting Rights Ruling Jolts Midterms
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Hegseth to Face Senate Grilling as Iran War Nears 60 Days; Voting Rights Ruling Jolts Midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of congressional scrutiny amid the Iran war and a $1.5 trillion defens
Trump Threatens Major Troop Cut in Germany as Iran Rift with Merz Escalates
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Trump Threatens Major Troop Cut in Germany as Iran Rift with Merz Escalates
President Trump announced a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, citing tensions with Chancellor Merz over Iran.
Luna's House Task Force Schedules May Hearing on CIA's MKUltra Mind Control Program
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Luna's House Task Force Schedules May Hearing on CIA's MKUltra Mind Control Program
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said Wednesday her House Oversight task force will hold a hearing on May 13 into the CIA
Washington's Vision of Restraint Challenges Modern Presidential Power
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Washington's Vision of Restraint Challenges Modern Presidential Power
George Washington's 1789 inaugural address defined the presidency by restraint, not power—a lesson for modern leaders wh
Charles and Trump: A Tale of Two Kings as Global Threats Mount
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Charles and Trump: A Tale of Two Kings as Global Threats Mount
King Charles III's visit to the White House mirrors his grandfather's 1939 trip amid global peril. He presses Trump and
GOP Celebrates Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act Ruling as Midterm Game-Changer
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GOP Celebrates Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act Ruling as Midterm Game-Changer
The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling has upended the 2026 midterms, with Republicans celebrating a potential gai
Comey Seashell Indictment Sparks GOP Unease, Critics Call It Political Revenge
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Comey Seashell Indictment Sparks GOP Unease, Critics Call It Political Revenge
The DOJ's indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell photo allegedly threatening Trump's life is drawing skepticis
Democrats Seize on White House Ballroom Plan to Attack GOP on Affordability
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Democrats Seize on White House Ballroom Plan to Attack GOP on Affordability
Democrats are using the White House ballroom controversy to hammer Republicans on affordability, with key figures callin
Becerra and Steyer Jostle for Lead in California Governor's Race After Swalwell Exit
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Becerra and Steyer Jostle for Lead in California Governor's Race After Swalwell Exit
Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer clashed in a California governor debate, but no candidate broke out as ballots go out next