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College Athlete Pay Bill Becomes Senate Recess Sticking Point
Senate Republicans are struggling to clear a bipartisan college sports bill, which has become the key obstacle to wrappi
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Vance stands by weight jab at columnist amid GOP affordability spat
VP Vance doubled down on a weight-based jab at columnist Marc Thiessen during a GOP affordability debate, citing humor a
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Farm groups urge Senate passage of $95B package with aid
Agricultural groups are pressing the Senate to pass a $95B package with $12B in farm aid, but GOP divisions threaten its
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ICE Body Camera Policy Allows Agency to Withhold Footage at Its Discretion
ICE is rolling out body cameras, but its policy allows officials to withhold footage deemed not in the agency's 'best in
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Trump to Host Mining Roundtable, Announce $180M in Education Grants
President Trump will convene a mining roundtable at the State Department, unveiling $180M in grants for mining education
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Senate Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Extends Iran Measures
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill to tighten sanctions on Russia and its major oil buyers, while extend
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Kirk Picked for Interior Watchdog Role Raises Independence Concerns
President Trump nominated Dennis Kirk, a Project 2025 co-author, to lead the Interior Department's watchdog office, spar
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Trump's First House Primary Loss Exposes GOP's Name-Bias
In Michigan's 8th, Trump-backed Amir Hassan lost to unknown Thomas Smith, suggesting Republican voters rejected his name
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Trump's Tennessee Wins Clouded by Ogles Defeat
Trump claimed an 8-1 endorsement record after Ogles' loss in Tennessee, but the defeat marks his second primary setback
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Buc-ee's owner breaks silence in Ohio beaver logo dispute
Buc-ee's owner says the beaver logo lawsuit with an Ohio mini mart could have been avoided, as the small business gains
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Lemon Seeks Dismissal of Indictment, Citing Political Targeting
Don Lemon is asking a federal judge to toss felony charges tied to his coverage of a Minnesota church protest, arguing t
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Harris Endorses El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race, Backing Progressive Populist
Kamala Harris backed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race on Friday, citing his commitment to working families. The