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Federal Judge Issues Injunction Halting Nexstar-TEGNA Media Merger
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Federal Judge Issues Injunction Halting Nexstar-TEGNA Media Merger
A federal judge in California has issued a temporary injunction blocking the completed merger between broadcast giants N
Wall Street Sounds Alarm on Political Dysfunction as Economic Fears Mount
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Wall Street Sounds Alarm on Political Dysfunction as Economic Fears Mount
Prominent Wall Street figures, including JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, argue that partisan dysfunction in Washington is exacer
Judge Allows Civil Negligence Trial Against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' Shooting to Proceed
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Judge Allows Civil Negligence Trial Against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' Shooting to Proceed
A Los Angeles judge has denied motions to dismiss a civil negligence lawsuit against Alec Baldwin, clearing the path for
Poll Shows Kamala Harris Leading 2028 Democratic Field, Republicans Warned Against Complacency
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Poll Shows Kamala Harris Leading 2028 Democratic Field, Republicans Warned Against Complacency
Vice President Kamala Harris leads potential Democratic rivals in early 2028 polling, prompting warnings that Republican
Trump Joins Bible Reading Event Amid Escalating Feud with Pope Leo XIV
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Trump Joins Bible Reading Event Amid Escalating Feud with Pope Leo XIV
President Trump announced participation in a national Bible reading event as his dispute with Pope Leo XIV over Iran pol
Sharpton: Democratic Base Demands Aggressive 2028 Challenger to Counter Trump
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Sharpton: Democratic Base Demands Aggressive 2028 Challenger to Counter Trump
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton argues the Democratic Party's base wants a confrontational nominee to challenge Don
Maher Mocks Trump's Shifting Iran Policy, Strait of Hormuz Blockade
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Maher Mocks Trump's Shifting Iran Policy, Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Comedian Bill Maher criticized President Trump's inconsistent rhetoric on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting th
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Rhode Island Voter Rolls, Calling It 'Fishing Expedition'
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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Rhode Island Voter Rolls, Calling It 'Fishing Expedition'
A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking Rhode Island's voter registration data, ruling the DOJ fa
Dark Money Groups Pour Nearly $100 Million Into Virginia Redistricting Referendum
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Dark Money Groups Pour Nearly $100 Million Into Virginia Redistricting Referendum
Virginia voters are deciding a redistricting referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map, with nearly $1
Trump Skips NRA Convention Again as Gun Group's Political Clout Faces Scrutiny
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Trump Skips NRA Convention Again as Gun Group's Political Clout Faces Scrutiny
For the second year running, President Trump will not attend the National Rifle Association's annual convention, raising
Trump's Public Clash with First American Pope Tests Catholic Political Alliance
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Trump's Public Clash with First American Pope Tests Catholic Political Alliance
President Trump's public feud with Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, over immigration and Iran policy creates a
Newsom Demands RFK Jr. Explain 'Re-parenting' Remarks About Black Children and ADHD Medication
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Newsom Demands RFK Jr. Explain 'Re-parenting' Remarks About Black Children and ADHD Medication
Governor Gavin Newsom has called on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to explain controversial 2024 remarks where he s