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Seven Reasons the 2026 Midterms Could Be the Most Volatile Yet
The 2026 midterm election is shaping up to be the most dramatic and dangerous in U.S. history, driven by President Trump
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Mystery Surrounds Absences of Kean and Wilson as House Margins Tighten
Two House members—Tom Kean Jr. and Frederica Wilson—have missed weeks of votes, raising concerns as party leaders push f
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Defining the Outsider: Who Could Be the 2028 Political Disruptor?
With the 2028 election cycle heating up, voters are looking for the next outsider candidate. But what exactly defines an
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Affordability Dominates Final California Gubernatorial Debate
Seven candidates clashed over rising costs in California's final gubernatorial debate, with frontrunner Xavier Becerra d
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Senate Votes to Raise Capitol Police Retirement Age Amid Threat Surge
Facing a surge in threats and retention woes, the Senate voted unanimously to let Capitol Police officers serve until 62
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House Ethics Panel Probes Rep. Edwards Over Sexual Harassment Claims
The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of sexual harassme
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Comey Warns Trump's Behavior Signals Decline Since First Term
Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that President Trump appears more erratic and self-obsessed than during hi
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Supreme Court Lets Mail-Order Abortion Pills Continue Amid Legal Fight
The Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling that would have halted mail-order abortion pills, keeping mifepristone ava
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Ohio GOP Rep. Miller Sues Ex-Wife Over Abuse Claims in Custody Fight
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) sued his ex-wife Emily Moreno for defamation, claiming she fabricated abuse allegations to gain
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FBI Director Patel's Pearl Harbor Snorkeling Trip Draws Scrutiny
FBI Director Kash Patel faced criticism after a report revealed he went on a VIP snorkeling excursion at the USS Arizona
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MIT President Reports 10% Research Drop Under Trump Funding Cuts
MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced a 10% drop in research activity over the past year, citing Trump administration
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House Ties in 212-212 Vote to Block Iran War Powers Resolution
House Republicans narrowly blocked a war powers resolution to end the Iran conflict in a 212-212 tie vote, the third suc