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UFC's Dana White crashes White House briefing, rules out press secretary run
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UFC's Dana White crashes White House briefing, rules out press secretary run
UFC CEO Dana White joined President Trump at a White House press briefing, where Trump repeated his joking offer for Whi
Colom blasts forecasters for dampening Mississippi Senate bid
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Colom blasts forecasters for dampening Mississippi Senate bid
Scott Colom, Mississippi's Democratic Senate candidate, slammed election forecasters for rating his race as solidly Repu
House GOP Chair Urges Delay of Leadership Vote to Address Rule Reforms
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House GOP Chair Urges Delay of Leadership Vote to Address Rule Reforms
Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) urges the House GOP to delay leadership elections, citing a need for internal reform and accoun
Trump’s Surprise Briefing, Massie’s Impeachment Push Mark Chaotic Return to Washington
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Trump’s Surprise Briefing, Massie’s Impeachment Push Mark Chaotic Return to Washington
Congress reconvenes after a devastating midterm for Republicans. Trump gave a surprise update on Iran and Ukraine, while
Interior Secretary Burgum's security clashes with TMZ reporter at airport
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Interior Secretary Burgum's security clashes with TMZ reporter at airport
A TMZ reporter confronted Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at Reagan National Airport, leading to a physical clash with hi
Democrats risk handing GOP a win with data center permitting bill
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Democrats risk handing GOP a win with data center permitting bill
A new analysis argues the permitting bill would fast-track data centers and gas plants, limit community oversight, and l
Crow Forces Vote to Halt Afghan Deportations as Trump Plans Flights
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Crow Forces Vote to Halt Afghan Deportations as Trump Plans Flights
Rep. Jason Crow files a discharge petition to force a vote on restoring TPS for Afghans, as the Trump administration pla
Soto Holds Redrawn Florida Seat, Delivering Major Midterm Surprise
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Soto Holds Redrawn Florida Seat, Delivering Major Midterm Surprise
Democratic Rep. Darren Soto has defeated Republican Dan Green in Florida's redrawn 9th District, a major upset given the
Talarico and Cornyn Meet as Texas Senate Transition Begins
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Talarico and Cornyn Meet as Texas Senate Transition Begins
Sen.-elect James Talarico and outgoing Sen. John Cornyn met in Washington for transition talks, as Texas Democrats celeb
Supreme Court Signals Doubt on Bivens Claim for Inmate Medical Care
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Supreme Court Signals Doubt on Bivens Claim for Inmate Medical Care
The Supreme Court appeared unlikely to allow a former federal inmate's damages claim against a prison nurse, but some ju
Massie Forces House Vote on Hegseth Impeachment Over Iran War
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Massie Forces House Vote on Hegseth Impeachment Over Iran War
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has triggered a House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of wagi
Coons Presses Inquiry Into Nvidia CEO's Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy
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Coons Presses Inquiry Into Nvidia CEO's Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) is pushing for an investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over his relationship with an acc