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Texas Democrat Talarico Edges Cornyn, Paxton in New Senate Poll
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Texas Democrat Talarico Edges Cornyn, Paxton in New Senate Poll
Democrat James Talarico leads both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in head-to-head matchups, according to a new Texas poll, w
Trump Hosts King Charles III and Queen Camilla at White House Ceremony
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Trump Hosts King Charles III and Queen Camilla at White House Ceremony
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday m
O'Reilly Calls for Kimmel's Removal Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke After WHCD Shooting
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O'Reilly Calls for Kimmel's Removal Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke After WHCD Shooting
Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly is calling for Jimmy Kimmel to be taken off the air after the host joked that Mel
WHCA Shooting Intensifies Midterm Battle as Democrats Seize Economic Edge
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WHCA Shooting Intensifies Midterm Battle as Democrats Seize Economic Edge
Democrats are optimistic about the midterms as polls favor them on the economy and redistricting proves a wash. The WHCA
White House Aide Cheung Calls Kimmel a 'S--- Human Being' Over Melania Trump Joke
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White House Aide Cheung Calls Kimmel a 'S--- Human Being' Over Melania Trump Joke
White House communications director Steven Cheung slammed Jimmy Kimmel as a 's--- human being' for a joke about Melania
Public Trust in Government Hits Historic Lows Amid Polarization and Policy Failures
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Public Trust in Government Hits Historic Lows Amid Polarization and Policy Failures
Approval of Congress has sunk to 10%, and public trust in government is at 17%, with polarization, broken promises, and
House Dems Hold Press Conference Amid Redistricting Fight and WHCA Shooting Fallout
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House Dems Hold Press Conference Amid Redistricting Fight and WHCA Shooting Fallout
House Democrats hold a press conference Tuesday as a Virginia redistricting victory boosts their midterm hopes, while a
Menendez Blasts GOP Ballroom Push: 'No One Gives a S—'
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Menendez Blasts GOP Ballroom Push: 'No One Gives a S—'
Rep. Rob Menendez dismissed GOP efforts to fund a $400M White House ballroom as a misaligned priority amid an affordabil
NASA Chief Isaacman Faces Senate Grilling on $18.8B Budget, Moon Mission Plans
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NASA Chief Isaacman Faces Senate Grilling on $18.8B Budget, Moon Mission Plans
NASA chief Jared Isaacman defends a proposed $5.6 billion budget cut before the Senate Appropriations Committee, citing
Rosen Signals Openness to Trump's $400M White House Ballroom, Citing Safety Concerns
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Rosen Signals Openness to Trump's $400M White House Ballroom, Citing Safety Concerns
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) said Monday that lawmakers can discuss the need for a $400 million White House ballroom pushed
McMahon Defends Trump's Education Budget Cuts in Senate Hearing
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McMahon Defends Trump's Education Budget Cuts in Senate Hearing
Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced Senate questions Tuesday over President Trump's $76.5 billion fiscal 2027 budget
DOJ Presses Judge to Lift White House Ballroom Blockade After Hilton Attack
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DOJ Presses Judge to Lift White House Ballroom Blockade After Hilton Attack
The DOJ filed an emergency motion Monday, arguing the judge's block on the White House ballroom endangers the president