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GOP Senator's Diving Catch Lands on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) made ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 plays with a diving catch during the annual Congressional Baseb
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White House and Congress Back Second Chances, But Real Reform Lags Behind
The White House and Congress have expressed support for Second Chance Month and the Second Chance Reauthorization Act, b
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House FISA Extension Collapses as Democrats Revolt Over Pulte Intelligence Role
House Republicans failed to pass a short-term FISA extension as Democrats withheld support over Trump's appointment of B
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Poll: Only 16% Back Trump Hosting UFC Event at White House
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 16% of Americans approve of President Trump hosting a UFC event at the White House, whil
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Proportional Representation: The Only Way to End Gerrymandering for Good
With competitive House districts shrinking to under 5%, the article argues proportional representation—not just nonparti
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White House UFC Fight Cost Tops $60M, Sparks Ethics Concerns
Federal agencies and the UFC have spent at least $60 million on a White House cage fight for President Trump's birthday,
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Melania Trump and Besset to Unveil Foster Youth Savings Accounts
First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce new savings and investment accounts for fost
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Senate Passes $70B Border Bill After Scrapping Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill after eliminating a controversial $1.776 billion fund for v
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Senate Panel Probes AI's Role in Cutting Costs, Boosting Innovation
Senate panel convenes hearing on AI's potential to cut costs and spur innovation, as voters and lawmakers grapple with i
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Trump Officials Blanche and Mullin Hold Press Conference on Migrant Children Amid Immigration Crackdown
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin will brief reporters on protections for unaccomp
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Alleged Killer of Top Minnesota Democrat Avoids Death Penalty Under Plea Deal
Federal prosecutors have agreed not to seek the death penalty for Vance Luther Boelter, accused of murdering former Minn
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Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit Over DOJ's Scrapped $1.8 Billion Fund, Warns Agency Not to 'Play Possum'
A federal judge rejected a watchdog group's bid to halt the DOJ's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, while warning