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NYT Columnist Peddles Unsubstantiated Dog Rape Allegation Against Israel
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NYT Columnist Peddles Unsubstantiated Dog Rape Allegation Against Israel
A New York Times columnist published an unverified allegation that Israeli forces trained dogs to sexually assault Pales
Walz Declares Emergency, Activates Guard as Wildfires Rage Across Minnesota
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Walz Declares Emergency, Activates Guard as Wildfires Rage Across Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and activated the National Guard on Sunday as multiple wildfires, fueled by
New Poll Reveals Growing Financial Anxiety Under Trump's Economic Policies
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New Poll Reveals Growing Financial Anxiety Under Trump's Economic Policies
A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows 57% of Americans believe Trump's policies are hurting their finances, as gas prices soa
Senate GOP scrambles to salvage Trump's $1B ballroom funding amid Byrd Rule defeat
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Senate GOP scrambles to salvage Trump's $1B ballroom funding amid Byrd Rule defeat
Senate GOP leaders are redrafting ballroom funding language after a parliamentarian setback, while Democrats prepare to
GOP Races Clock on Immigration Bill as Parliamentarian Strips Key Provisions
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GOP Races Clock on Immigration Bill as Parliamentarian Strips Key Provisions
Republicans are rushing to pass a reconciliation bill funding immigration enforcement before the June 1 recess, facing s
Democrats Near War Powers Win as GOP Defections Mount on Iran Conflict
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Democrats Near War Powers Win as GOP Defections Mount on Iran Conflict
Democrats are on the verge of passing a War Powers resolution to end the Iran war, as more Republicans defect over risin
Trump Officials Join National Mall Prayer Event Accused of Pushing Christian Nationalism
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Trump Officials Join National Mall Prayer Event Accused of Pushing Christian Nationalism
A massive prayer rally on the National Mall, featuring Trump and top Republicans, aimed to rededicate the U.S. as 'One N
Gates Warns of New Cuban Exodus as Trump Tightens Embargo
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Gates Warns of New Cuban Exodus as Trump Tightens Embargo
Robert Gates warns the U.S. could face a mass Cuban exodus similar to the 1980 Mariel boatlift, as Trump's embargo deepe
Romney Laments Cassidy's Primary Loss as GOP Purges Trump Critics
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Romney Laments Cassidy's Primary Loss as GOP Purges Trump Critics
Former Sen. Mitt Romney said Bill Cassidy's ouster in Louisiana's GOP primary is a 'loss for the country,' as Trump-back
Buttigieg Slams Duffy's Taxpayer-Funded Reality Show as 'Embarrassment'
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Buttigieg Slams Duffy's Taxpayer-Funded Reality Show as 'Embarrassment'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized current Secretary Sean Duffy for filming a reality sho
House Conservatives Push for Third Reconciliation Bill to Boost Pentagon Funding and Cut Fraud by August
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House Conservatives Push for Third Reconciliation Bill to Boost Pentagon Funding and Cut Fraud by August
House conservatives, led by Rep. August Pfluger, are pushing a third reconciliation bill to boost Pentagon funding and c
Van Hollen Doubts Patel Will Follow Through on Alcohol Test After Heated Hearing
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Van Hollen Doubts Patel Will Follow Through on Alcohol Test After Heated Hearing
Sen. Chris Van Hollen expressed uncertainty that FBI Director Kash Patel will take an alcohol use test, despite Patel's