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Trump's Partisan Overhaul of Civil Service Drives Out Talent, Undermines Government Performance
The Trump administration's prioritization of political loyalty over professional competence has triggered a talent drain
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Roberts Struggles to Maintain Order as Liberal Justices Dominate Supreme Court Arguments
Chief Justice John Roberts faced visible challenges managing Supreme Court arguments this week, repeatedly intervening a
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Bipartisan Resistance Derails DHS Funding Agreement, Prolonging Record Shutdown
A bipartisan agreement to reopen the Department of Homeland Security has unraveled, with Democrats and conservative Repu
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Trump Administration Escalates Legal Fight Against Harvard, UCLA Over Antisemitism Claims
The Trump administration has filed federal lawsuits against Harvard University and UCLA, alleging they failed to protect
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Bipartisan Opposition Stalls DHS Funding Deal, Extending 40-Day Shutdown
A proposal to end the DHS shutdown by temporarily withholding ICE removal funding faces opposition from Democrats demand
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CPAC Texas Kicks Off With Trump Absent, GOP Divisions on Iran, and 2028 Shadow Race
The Conservative Political Action Conference begins in Texas, spotlighting internal GOP divisions over the Iran conflict
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Shapiro, Moore Must Clear 2026 Hurdles Before Eyeing 2028 White House Bids
Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Wes Moore of Maryland must navigate competitive 2026 reelection campaigns, wh
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Trump's Abrupt Iran, Shutdown Reversals Leave Washington and Tehran Off-Balance
President Trump's unpredictable policy shifts on Iran and the partial government shutdown have created widespread uncert
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Smith Memo Reveals Trump Held Documents Tied to Business, Shown to Unauthorized Individuals
A memo from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation reveals that classified documents retained by Donald Trump includ
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Democrat Brian Nathan Flips Florida Senate Seat in Tampa Upset Victory
Democrat Brian Nathan has won an upset victory in Florida's Tampa-based Senate District 14, defeating Republican state R
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Senate Rejects Bid to Rein In Trump's Iran War Authority in Partisan Vote
The Senate voted 47-53 to reject a resolution requiring congressional approval for U.S. military action in Iran, with Se
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Democrat Emily Gregory Captures Florida House Seat in Trump's Mar-a-Lago District
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House special election in a district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago,