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NAACP Sues Tennessee Over Congressional Map That Splits Black-Majority District
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NAACP Sues Tennessee Over Congressional Map That Splits Black-Majority District
The NAACP filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging Tennessee’s new congressional map intentionally discriminates again
GOP Redistricting Gains Fuel Midterm Strategy, but 2028 Polls Hint at Shifts
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GOP Redistricting Gains Fuel Midterm Strategy, but 2028 Polls Hint at Shifts
Republicans are notching key redistricting wins, but a new poll shows Marco Rubio and AOC leading 2028. Can these gains
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
President Trump and several senior administration officials will join conservative Christian clergy on the National Mall
ODNI Denies FBI Raid on Gabbard's Office, Citing Fake News
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ODNI Denies FBI Raid on Gabbard's Office, Citing Fake News
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has denied reports of a federal raid on its office, with a spokesper
McMahon Faces House Grilling as Trump Continues Education Dept. Dismantling
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McMahon Faces House Grilling as Trump Continues Education Dept. Dismantling
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies Thursday before the House Education and Workforce Committee on the Trump adm
HUD Secretary Scott Turner Faces Senate Grilling on Trump's $73.5B Budget Plan
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HUD Secretary Scott Turner Faces Senate Grilling on Trump's $73.5B Budget Plan
HUD Secretary Scott Turner testifies before a Senate Appropriations panel on Trump's $73.5B budget request, focusing on
Midsize Cities Outperform as US Population Growth Slows, Census Data Shows
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Midsize Cities Outperform as US Population Growth Slows, Census Data Shows
Midsize cities in the U.S. saw steady population growth while national growth slowed, with smaller cities outside major
House Leaders Unite Behind Bipartisan Push to Overhaul Sexual Misconduct Rules
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House Leaders Unite Behind Bipartisan Push to Overhaul Sexual Misconduct Rules
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are supporting a bipartisan reform effort led by the women's ca
Family Names Loom Large in 2026 Midterms, But Voter Appeal Fades
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Family Names Loom Large in 2026 Midterms, But Voter Appeal Fades
Multiple 2026 midterm candidates come from political families, but analysts say voter distrust and polarization may dimi
Graham Blasts China's Allies as 'Dirtbags,' Proposes Tariffs on Russian Oil Purchases
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Graham Blasts China's Allies as 'Dirtbags,' Proposes Tariffs on Russian Oil Purchases
Sen. Lindsey Graham denounced China's allies as 'dirtbags' and unveiled legislation to empower Trump to impose tariffs o
Supreme Court to Decide if Religious Schools Can Be Excluded from Public Preschool Funding
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Supreme Court to Decide if Religious Schools Can Be Excluded from Public Preschool Funding
The Supreme Court will weigh whether states can bar religious schools from taxpayer-funded preschool programs, a case th
Pentagon Letter Fuels Fears Over Stars and Stripes Independence Under Trump
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Pentagon Letter Fuels Fears Over Stars and Stripes Independence Under Trump
A Defense Department letter obtained by The Hill renews concerns that the Trump administration is undermining Stars and