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Bob Packwood, Oregon Senator Ousted in Sex Scandal, Dies at 93
Former Sen. Bob Packwood (R-Ore.), forced to resign in 1995 amid sexual misconduct allegations, died Saturday at 93. The
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Bass and Raman Advance to November Runoff in LA Mayor's Race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman will compete in the November runoff after finishing fir
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Raman Surges to Within 1 Point of Pratt in Tight LA Mayoral Race
Councilmember Nithya Raman has cut Spencer Pratt's lead to just over 1% in the LA mayoral primary, trailing 27.32% to 26
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Democrats Plan Immediate Investigations, Potential Prosecutions of Trump Officials
House Democrats are preparing to investigate and potentially prosecute Trump administration officials for alleged crimes
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Himes Blasts Pulte as Trump's 'Worst and Most Dangerous' Intelligence Pick
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) slammed Bill Pulte as Trump's 'worst and most dangerous' appointment, warning his politicizatio
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GOP Lawmaker McCaul Blasts Hegseth for 'Inappropriate' D-Day Remarks on Migration
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) on Sunday condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for making 'inappropriate' comments at the
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Khanna Defends Platner, Says Maine Voters Knew of 'Dark' Past
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) defended his support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid new allegations, saying vo
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Trump Taps Housing Regulator Bill Pulte as Acting DNI, Sparking Bipartisan Alarm
Trump names Bill Pulte, the housing finance regulator with zero national security background, as acting director of nati
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School Closures Hit Black Students Hardest, New Data Shows
School closures disproportionately impact Black and low-income students, with majority-Black schools closing at twice th
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Warner Blasts Democrats as 'Too Bureaucratic' Amid Polling Woes
Sen. Mark Warner said Democrats have been 'too bureaucratic' and need a pro-growth strategy, not just anti-Trump messagi
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Despite Trump Fund Collapse, Jan. 6 Defendants Eye FTCA Route for Payouts
The end of Trump's anti-weaponization fund won't stop payouts to those claiming government wrongdoing; they now eye the
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Starmer's Sinking Approval Sparks Labour Leadership Turmoil
Keir Starmer's approval rating has crashed to -51, Labour trails Reform UK in polls, and Andy Burnham is positioning to