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Graham Blasts China's Allies as 'Dirtbags,' Proposes Tariffs on Russian Oil Purchases
Sen. Lindsey Graham denounced China's allies as 'dirtbags' and unveiled legislation to empower Trump to impose tariffs o
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Supreme Court to Decide if Religious Schools Can Be Excluded from Public Preschool Funding
The Supreme Court will weigh whether states can bar religious schools from taxpayer-funded preschool programs, a case th
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Trump's Iran Comment Stirs GOP Fears on Midterm Affordability Message
President Trump's dismissal of pocketbook concerns in Iran dealings threatens GOP midterm messaging as inflation spikes
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GOP House Hopes Revived by Redistricting Rulings, Midterm Odds Shift
House Republicans see improved midterm prospects after key court wins in redistricting, turning a once-skeptical caucus
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House Democrats Unite Against Trump's Gas Tax Holiday Plan
House Democrats are blocking Trump's gas tax holiday proposal, arguing it undermines infrastructure funding and fails to
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Pentagon Letter Fuels Fears Over Stars and Stripes Independence Under Trump
A Defense Department letter obtained by The Hill renews concerns that the Trump administration is undermining Stars and
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McIver Bill Would Force ICE Access as She Fights Assault Charges
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is pushing a bill to guarantee lawmakers immediate access to ICE facilities, a year after
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Rubio Surpasses Vance in 2028 GOP Primary Poll, Gains Trump's Eye
A new AtlasIntel poll shows Marco Rubio leading JD Vance 45.4% to 29.6% in a 2028 GOP primary matchup, as Trump signals
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Lutnick Backtracks on Epstein Blackmail Claim During House Testimony
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick walked back his claim that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people, telling House lawmakers
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House Passes Year-Round E15 Sales, Splitting GOP Along Regional Lines
The House approved year-round E15 sales on a 218-203 vote, deepening Republican divisions between corn-state and oil-sta
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Georgia GOP Targets 2028 Maps After Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session starting June 17 to redraw the state’s congressional m
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Rand Paul's Son Apologizes After Antisemitic Tirade at DC Bar Targeting GOP Rep. Lawler
William Paul, son of Sen. Rand Paul, apologized Wednesday after allegedly spewing antisemitic slurs at Rep. Mike Lawler