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Trump Accuses NYT's Sanger of 'Treasonous' Iran War Coverage
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Trump Accuses NYT's Sanger of 'Treasonous' Iran War Coverage
President Trump slammed New York Times reporter David Sanger as a 'fake guy' and called his Iran war coverage 'sort of t
Arizona Sheriff Confident Breakthrough Nears in Guthrie Abduction as 100-Day Mark Passes
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Arizona Sheriff Confident Breakthrough Nears in Guthrie Abduction as 100-Day Mark Passes
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says authorities are 'getting closer' to cracking the Nancy Guthrie case, as the 100-day
Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen Calls It Quits After GOP Redistricting Carves Up His Memphis Seat
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Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen Calls It Quits After GOP Redistricting Carves Up His Memphis Seat
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) announced his retirement after Tennessee Republicans carved up his Memphis-based district, dilut
Liberal Dilemma: Backing a Flawed Democrat Over Collins to Counter Trump
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Liberal Dilemma: Backing a Flawed Democrat Over Collins to Counter Trump
Frank Bruni's NYT column argues that Maine Democrat Graham Platner, despite a history of offensive remarks and a Nazi ta
Minnesota DFL Lawmakers Stage Sit-In After GOP Blocks Gun Reform Vote
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Minnesota DFL Lawmakers Stage Sit-In After GOP Blocks Gun Reform Vote
Minnesota DFL lawmakers are staging a sit-in inside the House chambers after a party-line vote blocked a gun reform bill
White House Prayer Push Violates First Amendment, Critics Charge
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White House Prayer Push Violates First Amendment, Critics Charge
The White House is facing backlash for launching "America Prays" and a May 17 prayer rally, which critics say violate th
USPS Unveils Bald Eagle Stamp Series for Nation's 250th Anniversary
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USPS Unveils Bald Eagle Stamp Series for Nation's 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Postal Service released a special edition stamp series featuring the bald eagle for America's 250th birthday, s
Cohen to Challenge Tennessee GOP Map That Dismantles Memphis District
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Cohen to Challenge Tennessee GOP Map That Dismantles Memphis District
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) will hold a press conference Friday to announce legal challenges after Tennessee Republicans
Trump Picks West Potomac Park for National Garden of American Heroes
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Trump Picks West Potomac Park for National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump announced West Potomac Park as the location for his National Garden of American Heroes, reviving a proje
GOP’s SAVE Act Stalls Amid Poor Strategy on Voter Roll Cleanup
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GOP’s SAVE Act Stalls Amid Poor Strategy on Voter Roll Cleanup
Republicans are failing to advance the SAVE Act despite strong public backing for voter security measures, revealing a g
Senate Parliamentarian Deals Blow to GOP Immigration Bill, Strikes Key Funding Provisions
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Senate Parliamentarian Deals Blow to GOP Immigration Bill, Strikes Key Funding Provisions
Senate parliamentarian ruled several parts of GOP immigration funding bill fail Byrd Rule, forcing Republicans to rewrit
Terry Crews to Host Food Network's Largest Home Cook Competition '100 Cooks'
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Terry Crews to Host Food Network's Largest Home Cook Competition '100 Cooks'
Terry Crews will host Food Network's '100 Cooks,' a massive home cook competition where 100 contestants compete for $250