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Pentagon Chief Breaks Norms to Campaign for Trump-Backed Challenger in Kentucky Primary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's GOP primary, a rare move
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DOJ Creates $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund After Trump's IRS Lawsuit Settlement
The Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund Monday, settling President Trump's $10 billion
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Kash Patel's FBI Tenure Marred by VIP Perks and Ethics Questions
New reporting reveals FBI Director Kash Patel used government resources for personal trips, concerts, and security detai
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Brookings: Over 145K US Citizen Kids Separated from Parents in Trump Immigration Crackdown
A new Brookings Institution report estimates over 145,000 U.S. citizen children have been separated from parents detaine
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Massie vs. Trump: Kentucky Primary Tests President's Grip on GOP
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) faces a tough primary against a Trump-backed challenger, with record $35 million in spending
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Democrats' Leadership Vacuum Fuels Rise of Individual Candidates
Democratic leaders' refusal to take clear policy stands is driving individual candidates to rise in popularity, revealin
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Redistricting Wars: Why Voters Must End the Race to the Bottom
The mid-decade redistricting wars are a race to the bottom. Voters must demand reforms like independent commissions to s
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Trump Pushes for New White House Helipad to Protect South Lawn from Modern Marine One
President Trump is planning to construct a permanent helipad at the White House for the new Marine One VH-92A Patriot he
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Villaraigosa: California's Woes Aren't All Trump's Fault
Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says Democrats must own California's failures, including homelessness and high cost
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Hogan Says GOP Never Recovered from Trump, Hopes Midterms Spark Change
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the GOP never 'got back to sanity' after Trump's 2024 win, and he hopes the midter
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Hegseth Stumps for Trump-Backed Challenger in Kentucky Primary, Pentagon Defends Move
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to campaign for Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's GOP primary, spa
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Hochul Blames Trump for LIRR Strike as New York Commuters Face Disruption
Gov. Kathy Hochul accuses the Trump administration of enabling the LIRR strike by releasing unions from mediation, spark