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Texas Prisons' Lack of AC Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Judge
A federal judge ruled that Texas prisons' lack of air conditioning constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, citing extr
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Supreme Court Opens Term with Climate Case as Trump Rallies in Nebraska
The Supreme Court begins its term with oral arguments in a climate liability case, while Trump and Vance hit the campaig
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Supreme Court Opens Term with Climate Suit as Trump Rallies in Nebraska
The Supreme Court begins its term with a climate case that could shape state-level suits against oil firms, while Trump
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Dennis Hastert, former House Speaker, dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker, died at 84. He was later convicted in a hush-money case re
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Dennis Hastert, former House Speaker, dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker before his fall from grace, died at 84. He was later convic
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Democratic Polling Surge Masks Deeper Brand and Agenda Problems
Democrats enter the final month with their largest polling lead of the cycle, but their advantage rests on anti-Trump se
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Democrats' Midterm Edge Built on Anger, Not Agenda
Democrats hold their largest midterm lead, but it's fueled by protest votes and economic pain, not a coherent agenda. Th
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Kennedy cracks at Trump for sharing Cotton's number in time-change feud
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) blasted Trump for sharing Tom Cotton's phone number, saying the president can go from zero to
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Congress urged to set climate liability rules as Supreme Court weighs oil suits
With the Supreme Court weighing climate liability suits, a former Energy Department official argues Congress must establ
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Nordic Model Offers Democrats a Path on Immigration
Denmark's Social Democrats have curbed immigration while preserving welfare, offering a model for Democrats to address w
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Husted hits back at Schumer's 'toothless' jab over data center bill
Sen. Jon Husted pushed back on Schumer's 'toothless' label for his data center bill, arguing it's key to lowering energy
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House Democrats Build Legal Shield Against Potential Midterm Interference
House Democrats are preparing legal strategies and voter education efforts to counter any Trump administration moves to