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Spirit Airlines Shutdown After Bailout Failure Hits Fliers, Spurs Price Hike Fears
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after failed bailout negotiations with the Trump administration, triggering concerns o
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Voter Enthusiasm Gap Widens as Democrats Eye Midterm Gains
With six months until the midterms, Democrats hold a clear edge in voter enthusiasm and generic ballot polling, while Tr
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Trump's Indiana Primary Play Tests His Grip on the GOP
Tuesday's Indiana state Senate primaries will test President Trump's clout as he targets seven Republican incumbents who
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Federal Title IX Probe Targets Smith College Over Transgender Admissions
The Education Department opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College for admitting transgender women, arguing the
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Trump Denies Calling ABC's Karl After WHCA Dinner Shooting
President Trump denied calling ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl after the WHCA dinner shooting, calling Karl's account 'v
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Obama Explains Why He Doesn't Criticize Trump More Often
Barack Obama argues that more frequent attacks on Donald Trump would diminish his influence, positioning himself as a po
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Alito and Jackson Clash as Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Louisiana Redistricting
The Supreme Court immediately enforced its decision invalidating Louisiana's congressional map, prompting a sharp disput
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Jeffries' Trump Feud: Balancing Attack and Agenda for Midterms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is walking a tightrope in his feud with Trump, using the president's attacks to en
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Musk Pays $1.5M to Settle SEC Claims Over Late Twitter Stake Disclosure
Elon Musk will pay $1.5 million to settle SEC charges that he delayed reporting his Twitter stake, allowing him to under
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Buttigieg, Duffy Clash Over Who Caused Spirit Airlines' Demise
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his successor Sean Duffy exchanged sharp accusations over the collaps
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Cuba Vows to Resist US Pressure, Open to Talks on Equal Terms
Cuba's UN envoy Ernesto Soberón Guzmán declared Havana prepared to defend itself against attack, as the US tightens sanc
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Trump's Sinking Approval Ratings Threaten GOP's Midterm Prospects
With Trump's disapproval rating at a new high of 62% and poor marks on the economy and Iran, the GOP's midterm outlook i