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Vance to Detail Trump Admin's Anti-Fraud Push Targeting Democratic States
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Vance to Detail Trump Admin's Anti-Fraud Push Targeting Democratic States
Vice President Vance, leading the Trump administration's anti-fraud task force, will speak Wednesday on federal efforts
Senate Votes to Halt Own Pay in Future Shutdowns, Aiming to Deter Funding Crises
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Senate Votes to Halt Own Pay in Future Shutdowns, Aiming to Deter Funding Crises
The Senate voted 99-0 to advance a resolution that would withhold senators' pay during future government shutdowns, aimi
DOJ Threatens to Sue States Denying Undercover Plates to DHS
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DOJ Threatens to Sue States Denying Undercover Plates to DHS
The DOJ is threatening legal action against states that refuse to provide undercover license plates to DHS officers, cal
Gladwell and Perino Offer Surprising Cure for Political Polarization: Listen More, Cling Less
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Gladwell and Perino Offer Surprising Cure for Political Polarization: Listen More, Cling Less
In separate interviews, author Malcolm Gladwell and former Bush press secretary Dana Perino both urged Americans to loos
GOP Risks Midterm Losses Without Immigration Reform, Ex-Rep Warns
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GOP Risks Midterm Losses Without Immigration Reform, Ex-Rep Warns
Former Rep. Reid Ribble argues that Republicans must back immigration reform like the Dignity Act to avoid midterm losse
Helicopter Prom Photo Op in Chicago Suburb Sparks Safety Clash Between Mayor and Park Chief
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Helicopter Prom Photo Op in Chicago Suburb Sparks Safety Clash Between Mayor and Park Chief
A suburban Chicago park district chief's helicopter prom photo op for her daughter drew police intervention and a public
CBC Chair Warns 19 Members Face Redistricting Risk After Supreme Court Rulings
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CBC Chair Warns 19 Members Face Redistricting Risk After Supreme Court Rulings
CBC Chair Yvette Clarke warns that 19 caucus members are at risk from GOP-led redistricting following Supreme Court ruli
Van Hollen Releases Alcohol Test Results, Challenges Patel to Follow Suit
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Van Hollen Releases Alcohol Test Results, Challenges Patel to Follow Suit
Sen. Chris Van Hollen released his alcohol use test results and challenged FBI Director Kash Patel to do the same after
Johnson Downplays Trump's Iran Remark, Cites Strait of Hormuz Crisis
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Johnson Downplays Trump's Iran Remark, Cites Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged the Iran conflict has slowed Republican affordability efforts, defending President Tru
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
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South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions Wednesday, citing misconduct
Becerra Edges Ahead in Crowded California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
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Becerra Edges Ahead in Crowded California Governor Race, New Poll Shows
Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra takes a narrow lead in the California governor race, polling at 19% ahead of Steve H
Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger Evacuated After Bomb Threat at Macon Rally
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Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger Evacuated After Bomb Threat at Macon Rally
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was evacuated from a Macon campaign event after a credible bomb threat, fo