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Tillis Calls DOJ's $1.8B Fund 'Payout Pot for Punks,' Sparks GOP Revolt
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Tillis Calls DOJ's $1.8B Fund 'Payout Pot for Punks,' Sparks GOP Revolt
Sen. Thom Tillis escalates criticism of the DOJ's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization fund,' calling it a 'payout pot for punks' a
Trump Uses Memorial Day Wreath-Laying to Attack 'Dumocrats' Over Military
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Trump Uses Memorial Day Wreath-Laying to Attack 'Dumocrats' Over Military
President Trump delivered Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery, taking a swipe at critics he called 'Dumo
Blanche Uses White House Shooting to Push Trump's $400M Ballroom Project
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Blanche Uses White House Shooting to Push Trump's $400M Ballroom Project
Acting AG Todd Blanche argues a weekend shooting near the White House underscores the need for Trump's $400M ballroom pr
Trump Pressures Gulf States to Join Abraham Accords Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
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Trump Pressures Gulf States to Join Abraham Accords Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
President Trump called on Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords as US-Iran talks advance on a ceasefire and nuclear de
Becerra's Press Fears Raise Questions for California Governor Bid
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Becerra's Press Fears Raise Questions for California Governor Bid
Xavier Becerra's request to avoid 'gotcha' questions during a TV interview raises concerns about his commitment to press
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Urges Global AI Regulation, Slower Tech Adoption
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Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Urges Global AI Regulation, Slower Tech Adoption
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical Monday, warning world leaders to slow AI adoption and establish regulatory to
Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Accusations of Corruption and Racial Bias
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Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Accusations of Corruption and Racial Bias
The Supreme Court's ruling to let states redraw congressional districts after primary voting began has ignited a firesto
National Park Deaths Top 200 in 2025; Drownings and Vehicle Crashes Lead Causes
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National Park Deaths Top 200 in 2025; Drownings and Vehicle Crashes Lead Causes
More than 200 visitors died in U.S. national parks last year, with drownings and vehicle crashes the leading causes. Lak
At 250, America Faces Its Gravest Test Since the Civil War: Will the Republic Survive?
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At 250, America Faces Its Gravest Test Since the Civil War: Will the Republic Survive?
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the republic faces its most serious threat since the Civil War, with
Trump Lashes Out at GOP Critics Over Emerging Iran Deal
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Trump Lashes Out at GOP Critics Over Emerging Iran Deal
President Trump slammed Republican and Democratic critics of his emerging Iran deal, calling them 'losers' as reports de
Media's Founding Document Illiteracy Undermines Political Coverage
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Media's Founding Document Illiteracy Undermines Political Coverage
From MSNBC's Katy Tur to Politico's Heidi Przybyla, political journalists repeatedly botch basic civics, confusing the D
GOP Divided Over Trump's $1.8B 'Lawfare' Fund as Immigration Bill Stalls
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GOP Divided Over Trump's $1.8B 'Lawfare' Fund as Immigration Bill Stalls
House and Senate Republicans are at odds over Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, with Senate leaders abando