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Khanna Defends Platner, Says Maine Voters Knew of 'Dark' Past
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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
Trump Taps Housing Regulator Bill Pulte as Acting DNI, Sparking Bipartisan Alarm
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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
School Closures Hit Black Students Hardest, New Data Shows
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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
Warner Blasts Democrats as 'Too Bureaucratic' Amid Polling Woes
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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
Starmer's Sinking Approval Sparks Labour Leadership Turmoil
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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
Despite Trump Fund Collapse, Jan. 6 Defendants Eye FTCA Route for Payouts
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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
Lankford: Pulte Unfit for Permanent DNI Role, Lacks National Security Credentials
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Lankford: Pulte Unfit for Permanent DNI Role, Lacks National Security Credentials
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) stated Sunday that Bill Pulte is unqualified to serve as permanent DNI, citing his lack of
Fitzpatrick and Suozzi Condemn Platner, Call for Higher Standards in Congress
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Fitzpatrick and Suozzi Condemn Platner, Call for Higher Standards in Congress
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi condemned Graham Platner's alleged behavior, with Fitzpatrick insisting Congress
Trump Backtracks on Anti-War Pledge as Iran Conflict Drags On
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Trump Backtracks on Anti-War Pledge as Iran Conflict Drags On
President Trump denied promising to avoid 'endless wars' as he negotiates with Iran, despite past campaign pledges. His
Toledo Festival Shooting Leaves 12 Wounded, Two Critical, as Police Hunt Multiple Gunmen
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Toledo Festival Shooting Leaves 12 Wounded, Two Critical, as Police Hunt Multiple Gunmen
A shooting at a Toledo neighborhood festival injured at least 12 people, two critically, as police search for multiple g
Trump's Bureaucratic Blitzkrieg: How Regulatory Maneuvers Are Quietly Reshaping Higher Education
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Trump's Bureaucratic Blitzkrieg: How Regulatory Maneuvers Are Quietly Reshaping Higher Education
Beyond high-profile actions like freezing grants, the Trump administration is quietly imposing regulatory controls on co
Turek's Decisive Iowa Senate Primary Win Shifts Race Toward Democrats
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Turek's Decisive Iowa Senate Primary Win Shifts Race Toward Democrats
State Rep. Josh Turek's 26-point primary win over Zach Wahls has energized Iowa Democrats, with national prognosticators