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A lot of Democrats are willing to sacrifice Black voting power to beat the GOP. In a new POLITICO Poll, a plurality of Dems say the party should counter Republican gerrymandering, even if it means reducing the number of majority-minority districts. 🔗
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4 crew members eject safely after 2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
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4 crew members eject safely after 2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
“Everyone is safe and I think that’s the most important thing,” a spokespersons said.
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about 5 hours ago
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China agrees to billions in additional US farm purchases, White House says
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China agrees to billions in additional US farm purchases, White House says
The announcement is among the few concrete deliverables from President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last week.
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about 5 hours ago
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Ebola risk in U.S. remains low amid Congo outbreak, CDC says
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Ebola risk in U.S. remains low amid Congo outbreak, CDC says
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in central Africa “a public health emergency of international concern.”
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about 6 hours ago
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The Comey family vs. DOJ
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The Comey family vs. DOJ
James Comey and his daughter, Maurene, are facing off against the department that used to employ them.
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about 6 hours ago
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How Cassidy’s loss could turn into an even bigger win for RFK Jr.
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How Cassidy’s loss could turn into an even bigger win for RFK Jr.
Sen. Roger Marshall, a Make America Healthy Again devotee, is angling to replace the defeated Louisiana senator atop the Health Committee.
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about 8 hours ago
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Hospitals are taking the fall for high health care costs
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Hospitals are taking the fall for high health care costs
On right and left and among industry rivals, everyone is pointing the finger at the caregivers.
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about 8 hours ago
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Taiwan urges Trump to stay the course on weapons sales
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Taiwan urges Trump to stay the course on weapons sales
The arms supply appeal follows President Donald Trump’s comments Friday that he’s delaying approval of a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
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about 9 hours ago
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Graham calls for strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure
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Graham calls for strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure
“There’s still more targets to be had and there's things we can do to hurt,” the South Carolina Republican said.
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about 9 hours ago
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Johnson says there’s still room for dissent in GOP even after Cassidy ouster
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Johnson says there’s still room for dissent in GOP even after Cassidy ouster
Trump’s ouster of the Louisiana senator was one of his most stunning displays of electoral power to date.
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about 10 hours ago
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Trade rep tries to walk back Trump's remarks on arms for Taiwan
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Trade rep tries to walk back Trump's remarks on arms for Taiwan
Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump is "considering" how to approach a deal.
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about 11 hours ago
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Thomas Massie unfazed by Bill Cassidy's defeat in Louisiana
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Thomas Massie unfazed by Bill Cassidy's defeat in Louisiana
"You can tell that I’m ahead in the polls and they’re desperate," the Kentucky Republican said.
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about 11 hours ago
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Pro-Israel groups are spending big to sink Thomas Massie in the most expensive House primary in history
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Pro-Israel groups are spending big to sink Thomas Massie in the most expensive House primary in history
“AIPAC’s views on Thomas Massie are no secret,” the group's spokesman said. “We use different tactics in different districts. Our goal is to win.”
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about 12 hours ago
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French judge to look into complaints against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi’s killing
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French judge to look into complaints against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi’s killing
The complaint was filed by Trial International and Reporters Without Borders.
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about 15 hours ago
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‘The timing sucks’: Race is on to safeguard World Cup from drones
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‘The timing sucks’: Race is on to safeguard World Cup from drones
Lack of equipment, a lengthy government shutdown and snags with a new law are prompting worries with games just weeks away.
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about 15 hours ago
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Trump's revenge tour claims its biggest victim yet
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Trump's revenge tour claims its biggest victim yet
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) primary loss is a massive warning sign for any Republicans who’ve provoked the president’s wrath — like Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.
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about 22 hours ago
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Bill Cassidy loses Senate primary in another major win for Trump
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Bill Cassidy loses Senate primary in another major win for Trump
Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow, the president’s favored candidate, and MAGA-aligned state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a runoff for the GOP nomination.
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about 23 hours ago
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Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian
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Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian
Republicans proposed sending $1 billion to the Secret Service, with some to be used on the controversial White House project.
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1 day ago
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Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US
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Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US
The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, the Colombian-born insider, who may be asked to testify against his former protector.
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1 day ago
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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
“We are not going down without a fight. We are not going down to Jim Crow maps,” said Shalela Dowdy, a plaintiff in the Alabama redistricting case.
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1 day ago
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The South’s new redistricting fight could reach far beyond Congress
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The South’s new redistricting fight could reach far beyond Congress
Black Democrats warn the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling will impact Black representation across southern state legislatures.
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1 day ago
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National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross is leading the effort to wrangle hyper-advanced AI. Some worry he’s not up to the task.
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National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross is leading the effort to wrangle hyper-advanced AI. Some worry he’s not up to the task.
Multiple current U.S. officials are unsure whether Cairncross has the expertise to head the federal response to powerful new AI systems.
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1 day ago
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USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture
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USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture
The warship and two destroyers docked in Norfolk, Virginia, with about 5,000 sailors waiting to see their families for the first time since June.
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1 day ago
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Trump pushes to attach his SAVE act to must-pass bipartisan bills
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Trump pushes to attach his SAVE act to must-pass bipartisan bills
The gambit would likely jeopardize two other key congressional priorities on housing and government surveillance powers.
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1 day ago
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Cassidy defiant as Trump's revenge campaign closes in
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Cassidy defiant as Trump's revenge campaign closes in
“I’m going to win today,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said in an interview, brushing off Trump's efforts to oust him and MAHA's influence in the race.
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1 day ago
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Bill Cassidy’s last stand?
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Bill Cassidy’s last stand?
The two-term incumbent is polling in third place in the GOP primary for his Louisiana Senate seat, as he faces a Trump-backed challenger.
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1 day ago
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Israel has long divided Democrats. Now it’s splitting Republicans, too.
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Israel has long divided Democrats. Now it’s splitting Republicans, too.
The emerging fractures carry significant implications for the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance and GOP efforts to keep together President Donald Trump’s coalition.
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1 day ago
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Midwest Republicans want Vance out in full force ahead of midterms
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Midwest Republicans want Vance out in full force ahead of midterms
Republicans want to ensure voters get to the polls without Trump on the ballot.
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1 day ago
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Would-be sponsor balked at paying for Sean Duffy’s tour across America
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Would-be sponsor balked at paying for Sean Duffy’s tour across America
Some Democratic lawmakers say further examination of Duffy’s travel is warranted.
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1 day ago
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LIRR strike moves forward after talks collapse
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LIRR strike moves forward after talks collapse
No deal ahead of midnight deadline halts service for 300,000 railroad riders as unions reject MTA’s wage proposal.
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2 days ago
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Republicans revise ballroom security funding after parliamentarian meeting
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Republicans revise ballroom security funding after parliamentarian meeting
“Technical adjustments” are necessary after conferring with the Senate rulekeeper, a GOP panel said.
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2 days ago
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RFK Jr.’s department to make it easier to fire career staff
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RFK Jr.’s department to make it easier to fire career staff
Managers received notices Friday that job classifications were changing.
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2 days ago
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Supreme Court rejects bid to revive Democrats’ Virginia redistricting plan
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Supreme Court rejects bid to revive Democrats’ Virginia redistricting plan
The justices turned down the longshot emergency appeal without comment.
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2 days ago
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House AI talks focus on vetting powerful models
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House AI talks focus on vetting powerful models
Previously unreported details of the talks come as the White House grapples with challenges from the emergence of Mythos.
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2 days ago
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Colorado governor says he will grant clemency to Trump-aligned election conspiracy theorist
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Colorado governor says he will grant clemency to Trump-aligned election conspiracy theorist
Tina Peters allowed a far-right activist to access her county’s election system to help efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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2 days ago
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Carney pitches Alberta pipeline pact as proof Canada still works
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Carney pitches Alberta pipeline pact as proof Canada still works
Ottawa and Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a pact to fast-track a pipeline carrying more than 1 million barrels of oil a day to the Pacific.
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2 days ago
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Feds request ‘summer surge’ of National Guard troops in DC
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Feds request ‘summer surge’ of National Guard troops in DC
“We’re not done, we are not satisfied, we are not content with good,” U.S. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said.
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2 days ago
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The steaks are high: Beef prices become Trump’s latest midterms headache
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The steaks are high: Beef prices become Trump’s latest midterms headache
The president is caught between pleasing ranchers, a loyal GOP constituency, and addressing voters' affordability concerns.
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2 days ago
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White House amps up pressure on House Republicans to support Senate housing bill
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White House amps up pressure on House Republicans to support Senate housing bill
The White House is pushing the House to accept a Senate-passed housing affordability package.
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2 days ago
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Big promises, thin results from Trump’s China trip
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Big promises, thin results from Trump’s China trip
President Donald Trump returns from his two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping with hints of deals but no progress on key issues that vex the U.S.-China relationship.
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2 days ago
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Judge weighs effort to block new Florida congressional map
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Judge weighs effort to block new Florida congressional map
The new congressional lines have already caused a seismic effect on Florida politics.
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2 days ago
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Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
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Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
The charges against Elias Rodriguez include a hate crime resulting in death. The indictment also includes notice of special findings, which allows prosecutors to pursue the death penalty.
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2 days ago
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Billionaire Chris Larsen says he will boost Newsom ‘any way we can’ in 2028
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Billionaire Chris Larsen says he will boost Newsom ‘any way we can’ in 2028
His support reflects an early rallying around the home-state governor by Democratic donors in Silicon Valley.
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2 days ago
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Trump says he’s picked a Potomac River site for ‘heroes’ statue garden
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Trump says he’s picked a Potomac River site for ‘heroes’ statue garden
Locating the garden near the Tidal Basin would be another significant change to the National Mall during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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2 days ago
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‘Slap in the face': Republicans skewer Pentagon over Poland troop move
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‘Slap in the face': Republicans skewer Pentagon over Poland troop move
Army leaders also appeared taken aback by the administration’s abrupt action.
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New FDA leader rushes to reassure anti-abortion leaders. They still have questions.
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New FDA leader rushes to reassure anti-abortion leaders. They still have questions.
Kyle Diamantas, who was elevated to FDA acting commissioner earlier this week, is telling anti-abortion groups he asked to be taken off a case defending Planned Parenthood due to moral objections.
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2 days ago
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Texas Supreme Court rejects bid to oust House Democrats who fled state over redistricting
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Texas Supreme Court rejects bid to oust House Democrats who fled state over redistricting
Texas Democrats celebrated the verdict on Friday.
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2 days ago
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Mullin has more work to do to repair the relationship between DHS and Congress
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Mullin has more work to do to repair the relationship between DHS and Congress
Democrats and at least one powerful Republican still have concerns about Mullin’s leadership of the department.
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2 days ago
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Tennnesee Democrat Steve Cohen announces retirement
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Tennnesee Democrat Steve Cohen announces retirement
Cohen’s Memphis-based district was recently dismantled in a Republican gerrymandering effort.
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2 days ago
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Trump noncommittal to continued Taiwan arms sales after meeting with Xi
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Trump noncommittal to continued Taiwan arms sales after meeting with Xi
The president’s comments mean a $14 billion deal, which Congress approved back in January, now hangs in the balance.
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2 days ago
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Johnson: House will amend stalled housing bill despite White House, Senate GOP pushback
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Johnson: House will amend stalled housing bill despite White House, Senate GOP pushback
Republicans are eager to advance a housing affordability package that's central to their midterm messaging.
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