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Trump Jr.'s Investment Empire Raises Corruption Questions for Democrats
Donald Trump Jr.'s investment firm 1789 Capital has reaped massive returns from companies benefiting from Trump administ
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Netanyahu heads to White House amid pause in Iran strikes and funeral for Graham
Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump Tuesday amid a U.S. pause on Iran strikes. The Israeli PM also attends services fo
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Federal Investigation Launched After Video Shows Sea Lion Kicked at San Diego Beach
Federal wildlife authorities are investigating a video that appears to show a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove
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DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Growing Rebellion as Midterms Approach
Democrats are increasingly frustrated with DNC Chair Ken Martin amid a phone-throwing incident, poor fundraising, and a
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Trump and Thune at Odds Over August Recess and Election Bill
Trump demands Senate cancel August recess to pass the SAVE America Act, but Thune warns the bill has no path forward, sp
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DCCC Adds Five New Candidates to Red to Blue Program After Primaries
The DCCC expanded its Red to Blue program with five new candidates after primaries and redistricting reshaped key races,
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El-Sayed and Stevens Clash Over Israel and Corporate Cash in Michigan Senate Debate
With a week to go before Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, El-Sayed and Stevens traded sharp attacks over corporate
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Academics Urge Congress to Shield Agencies After Trump Firing Ruling
A group of more than 50 academics urged congressional leaders to restore agency independence after a Supreme Court rulin
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Cumberbatch, Cumming, Wong Warn UK Must Act on Paramount-WBD Merger
Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong warn the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens UK f
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Senate Advances Clayton's Intel Chief Nomination to Final Vote This Week
The Senate voted 51-43 Monday to advance Jay Clayton's nomination as director of national intelligence, paving the way f
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Trump's Canada Tariffs Give Democrats a New Attack Line in Michigan Races
Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canada could energize Democratic attacks in Michigan, where trade ties run deep and Republica
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Saudi-Israel Ties Demand Stalls US Nuclear Deal as Riyadh Plays Wait-and-See
Saudi Arabia is pushing back against President Trump's demand that it normalize ties with Israel as a condition for a U.