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Colbert Bows Out of Late Show With Parting Jokes, Not Partisan Jabs
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Colbert Bows Out of Late Show With Parting Jokes, Not Partisan Jabs
Stephen Colbert's final Late Show steered clear of partisan politics, focusing on gratitude and light-hearted humor. Pau
Acosta Seeks Payout From DOJ's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
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Acosta Seeks Payout From DOJ's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta has filed a claim with the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund, arguing that Trump's 2018
Trump Applauds House Panel's Vote to Lock in Permanent Daylight Saving Time
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Trump Applauds House Panel's Vote to Lock in Permanent Daylight Saving Time
President Trump praised the House Energy and Commerce Committee's vote to advance a bill making daylight saving time per
GOP Tensions Boil Over as Senate Delays Immigration Bill Past Trump's Deadline
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GOP Tensions Boil Over as Senate Delays Immigration Bill Past Trump's Deadline
House Republicans are furious after the Senate delayed a vote on an immigration funding package past President Trump's J
Veasey Becomes First House Democrat to Call for DNC Chair Martin's Resignation
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Veasey Becomes First House Democrat to Call for DNC Chair Martin's Resignation
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) urged DNC Chair Ken Martin to step down on Thursday, citing a botched election autopsy and no cl
Newsom Urges Drivers to Boycott Chevron Over Memorial Day Gas Price Spat
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Newsom Urges Drivers to Boycott Chevron Over Memorial Day Gas Price Spat
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office is urging Californians to skip Chevron this Memorial Day weekend, citing a state analysis tha
GOP Fury Over $1.8B DOJ Fund Derails Trump Border Bill
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GOP Fury Over $1.8B DOJ Fund Derails Trump Border Bill
A $1.8 billion DOJ fund for alleged government targeting victims sparks GOP backlash, leading senators to abandon a Trum
Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Cup Champion, Dies at 41 After Illness
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Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Cup Champion, Dies at 41 After Illness
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion known for his fierce competitiveness and showman's bow, has died at 41
House Delays Iran War Powers Vote Amid GOP Attendance Maneuvers
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House Delays Iran War Powers Vote Amid GOP Attendance Maneuvers
House Republicans pushed back a vote on a Democratic Iran war powers resolution, arguing the president has unilateral au
Springsteen Blasts Trump and Paramount Owners in Colbert Show Finale
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Springsteen Blasts Trump and Paramount Owners in Colbert Show Finale
Bruce Springsteen took aim at President Trump and Paramount owners Larry and David Ellison during a fiery appearance on
House GOP’s Smithsonian Women’s Museum Bill Fails as Democrats Revolt Over Transgender Ban
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House GOP’s Smithsonian Women’s Museum Bill Fails as Democrats Revolt Over Transgender Ban
A bill authorizing a Smithsonian women’s history museum on the National Mall failed 204-216 as Democrats and six Republi
McConnell Blasts Blanche Over Fund That Could Compensate Capitol Rioters
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McConnell Blasts Blanche Over Fund That Could Compensate Capitol Rioters
Mitch McConnell tore into acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for a $1.8 billion legal compensation fund that could pay