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Survey Reveals $6,000 Debt Pushes Average American Household to Brink of Bankruptcy
A national survey finds that an additional $6,000 in debt could push the average U.S. household into bankruptcy, highlig
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Asylum Ban at Southern Border
A federal appeals court struck down President Trump's attempt to bar migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asy
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Rove Warns Florida GOP Redistricting Plan Could Backfire
Karl Rove warns Florida Republicans that their redistricting push could cost them seats, while Democrats celebrate recen
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Global Democracy in Crisis: Why Rigid Institutions Fail and Peer Support Offers a Path Forward
Democracy is faltering globally due to rigid implementation detached from local cultures. Rudina Hajdari calls for peer
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Colbert Skips WH Correspondents' Dinner, Questions Why Others Attend
Stephen Colbert says he will skip the White House Correspondents' Dinner, questioning why others attend. He criticizes T
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Beyond the Glamour: Why This Year's WH Correspondents' Dinner Matters for Press Freedom
The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner is more than a Washington spectacle; it's a vital affirmation of press fre
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White House Press Secretary Leavitt Set for Second Child Next Week
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to give birth to her second child next week, with no permanent
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Thaddeus Stevens' Legacy: How the GOP Betrayed Its Abolitionist Roots
A new museum honors Thaddeus Stevens, a GOP founder and abolitionist. His legacy contrasts with the party's shift from r
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Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman Amid Concerns Over Editorial Independence
The Pentagon fired Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman for Stars and Stripes, after she reported to Congress about threats t
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Trump's Economic Approval Sinks as Inflation, Hiring Woes Mount Ahead of Midterms
President Trump's economic approval has cratered among independents to 25%, as inflation stalls, hiring slows, and his p
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GOP Lawmaker Seeks to Absorb Virginia Cities Into D.C. After Redistricting Defeat
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) introduced legislation to cede Arlington and Alexandria to D.C., reversing an 1846 law, foll
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DOJ Inspector General to Audit Epstein Records Release After Durbin Push
Sen. Dick Durbin praised the DOJ inspector general's decision to audit the release of Jeffrey Epstein records, calling i