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Progressive Caucus Pushes 'New Affordability Agenda' to Reclaim Working-Class Trust
The Congressional Progressive Caucus rolled out a midterm plan to slash costs on drugs, utilities, and housing, vowing t
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Van Hollen Backs Maine Candidate Platner, Urges Second Chances
Sen. Chris Van Hollen defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faced backlash for a Nazi-like tattoo and offe
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Idaho Transgender Residents Challenge Restroom Law in Federal Court
Six transgender Idaho residents filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against a new state law that criminalizes using sex-des
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TSA Offers Discounted PreCheck for Travelers Under 30 Starting May 1
TSA is offering a $20 discount on PreCheck memberships for first-time applicants aged 30 or younger, starting May 1, ami
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Koch-Backed Group Warns GOP Senate Majority at Risk Over Cost of Living
A Koch-backed super PAC warns that Republican control of the Senate is in jeopardy unless the party prioritizes cost-of-
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House GOP Faces Uphill Battle to Fund ICE and Border Patrol via Reconciliation
The House passed a Senate bill to fund most of DHS, but the fight over ICE and Border Patrol funding via reconciliation
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Trump Accuses NYT, CNN of Seditious Iran War Coverage
President Trump blasted the New York Times and CNN over their Iran war coverage, calling CNN 'stupid' and the Times' rep
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Maine Dems Unite Behind Oyster Farmer Platner After Mills Exits Senate Race
Democrats are coalescing around Graham Platner after Governor Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign, clearing the path f
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Meta Threatens New Mexico Shutdown After Landmark Child Safety Ruling
New Mexico AG Raul Torrez slammed Meta for threatening to shut down its platforms in the state, calling it a 'PR stunt'
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War Powers Deadline Looms as Trump Administration Defies Congress on Iran Conflict
The 60-day War Powers Act deadline for U.S. military action in Iran nears, but the Trump administration argues a ceasefi
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Senate Panel Unanimously Backs Bill to Restrict AI Chatbots for Children
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the GUARD Act, which would ban AI companions for minors and require
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FEMA Reinstates Staff Who Criticized Trump Administration in 'Katrina Declaration'
FEMA has reinstated staffers who signed the 'Katrina Declaration' criticizing the Trump administration, ending months of