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Trump Floats Sending Iran Deal to Congress, Mocks Democrats
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Trump Floats Sending Iran Deal to Congress, Mocks Democrats
President Trump announced he would send the Iran deal to Congress for approval, mocking Democrats. The secret agreement
Newsom Demands Records from Trump DOJ, Calls Probe a 'Fishing Expedition'
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Newsom Demands Records from Trump DOJ, Calls Probe a 'Fishing Expedition'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office demanded all records from the Trump DOJ's probe into him and his wife, calling it
O'Malley Pushes Higher Social Security Tax Cap to Avert 2032 Benefit Cuts
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O'Malley Pushes Higher Social Security Tax Cap to Avert 2032 Benefit Cuts
Martin O'Malley calls for lifting the Social Security payroll tax cap on high earners to prevent automatic 22% benefit c
Trump Touts Iran Deal Progress, Pushes Netanyahu on Lebanon at G7
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Trump Touts Iran Deal Progress, Pushes Netanyahu on Lebanon at G7
President Trump at the G7 Summit touted progress on the Iran deal and urged Israel to de-escalate in Lebanon, while Euro
Platner's Scandals Test Democratic Tolerance in Maine Senate Race
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Platner's Scandals Test Democratic Tolerance in Maine Senate Race
Graham Platner's progressive campaign for Senate is rocked by allegations of a Nazi tattoo, abuse, and sexting, forcing
203 State Lawmakers Urge Congress to Block AI Preemption Provision
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203 State Lawmakers Urge Congress to Block AI Preemption Provision
More than 200 state lawmakers from across the political spectrum sent a letter Tuesday urging Congress to reject a House
Trump Turns White House Lawn into UFC Cage for 80th Birthday Bash
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Trump Turns White House Lawn into UFC Cage for 80th Birthday Bash
Trump marked his 80th birthday with a UFC fight night on the White House South Lawn, replacing iconic views with a giant
Right's 250th Birthday Festivities Marred by Trump's Self-Centered Tactics
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Right's 250th Birthday Festivities Marred by Trump's Self-Centered Tactics
The right's attempt to capitalize on patriotic sentiment for the 250th Independence Day is undercut by Trump's self-serv
Live Tonight: DDHQ Data Nerds Track Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma Primaries
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Live Tonight: DDHQ Data Nerds Track Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma Primaries
Tune in from 8 to 10 p.m. EDT for live primary results and sharp analysis from Decision Desk HQ and The Hill's political
America250 Seals Time Capsule with State Contributions Until 2276
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America250 Seals Time Capsule with State Contributions Until 2276
The America250 time capsule, sealed until 2276, holds contributions from every state and territory, aiming to preserve A
House Democrats Craft Agenda Focused on Affordability and Anti-Corruption
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House Democrats Craft Agenda Focused on Affordability and Anti-Corruption
House Democrats are preparing a governing agenda centered on affordability and anti-corruption, including potential inve
Trump’s Endorsement Power Tested in Georgia, Alabama Runoffs: 5 Key Races
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Trump’s Endorsement Power Tested in Georgia, Alabama Runoffs: 5 Key Races
Tuesday’s runoffs in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, and D.C. will gauge Trump’s endorsement clout, with key Senate and gove