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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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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 1 hour 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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about 2 hours 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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about 3 hours 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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about 6 hours 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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about 8 hours 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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about 10 hours 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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about 10 hours 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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about 11 hours 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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about 12 hours 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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about 14 hours 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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about 14 hours 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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about 14 hours 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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about 17 hours 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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about 22 hours 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day ago
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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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day ago
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A closely guarded plan to cool Earth is revealed
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A closely guarded plan to cool Earth is revealed
A geoengineering company would use tiny specks of silica to block sun rays — and make billions of dollars.
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1 day ago
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‘20 years is enough’: Trump puts a timeline on limiting Iran’s nuclear program
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‘20 years is enough’: Trump puts a timeline on limiting Iran’s nuclear program
The allowance for Iran to enrich uranium at any point in the future — even decades out — marks a shift for the president.
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1 day ago
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Capitol agenda: Nervous GOP weighs options on ballroom
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Capitol agenda: Nervous GOP weighs options on ballroom
Lawmakers are watching closely for the Senate's rule keeper to decide whether Republicans’ bill can include a $1 billion provision that could fund parts of the White House's ballroom project.
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1 day ago
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Becerra’s frontrunner status comes with a warning sign
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Becerra’s frontrunner status comes with a warning sign
The former HHS secretary’s ascent has exposed weaknesses that critics say could follow him into the California governor’s office.
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1 day ago
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Keisha Lance Bottoms’ lead is making some Georgia Democrats uneasy
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Keisha Lance Bottoms’ lead is making some Georgia Democrats uneasy
The former Atlanta mayor has dominated primary polls for months, but Democrats are concerned her political baggage will tank their chances this fall.
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2 days ago
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How a year of gerrymandering has further slashed competitive House seats
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How a year of gerrymandering has further slashed competitive House seats
As states have redrawn their maps, the number of districts likely to flip has further dwindled.
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2 days ago
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Nervous Republicans weigh their options amid White House’s ballroom lobbying blitz
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Nervous Republicans weigh their options amid White House’s ballroom lobbying blitz
A key factor, however, could be a forthcoming Senate parliamentarian ruling.
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2 days ago
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‘A lot of good has come of it’: Trump is bullish on China visit
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‘A lot of good has come of it’: Trump is bullish on China visit
The president said he had secured trade deals and made progress on getting Chinese help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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2 days ago
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Senate rulekeeper deals blows to GOP’s immigration enforcement package
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Senate rulekeeper deals blows to GOP’s immigration enforcement package
Republicans are expected to revamp the package to meet the strict rules of the filibuster-skirting process.
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2 days ago
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro’s grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro’s grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say
Ratcliffe discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security issues with Cuban officials.
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2 days ago
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Newsom tries to balance California’s books — and head off 2028 liabilities
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Newsom tries to balance California’s books — and head off 2028 liabilities
The likely presidential contender is using his final budget to blunt attacks on the state’s spending, taxes and fiscal stability.
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2 days ago
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Key Jeffries ally endorses aggressive tactics to create more blue seats
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Key Jeffries ally endorses aggressive tactics to create more blue seats
Even if majority-minority districts need to be redrawn, Rep. Greg Meeks said, “We’ve got to get more Democrats.”
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2 days ago
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Green New Deal champion AOC absent as New York weakens climate law
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Green New Deal champion AOC absent as New York weakens climate law
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was first elected after campaigning on climate change, hasn’t weighed in as Gov. Kathy Hochul moves to weaken New York’s climate law.
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2 days ago
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Supreme Court extends order maintaining abortion pill access
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Supreme Court extends order maintaining abortion pill access
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented from the majority decision.
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2 days ago
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House barely rejects limits on Iran war as GOP defections grow
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House barely rejects limits on Iran war as GOP defections grow
Republicans managed to defeat the effort to rein in Trump despite three GOP lawmakers breaking ranks.
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