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Rubio to Field Iran Questions in First Stand-In for Leavitt at White House Briefing
Marco Rubio steps in for Karoline Leavitt at the White House briefing Tuesday as Iran and the U.S. exchange fire. He'll
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California Voter ID Referendum Offers GOP a Rare Statewide Opening
A voter ID referendum in California gives Republicans a rare chance to win statewide office by boosting turnout, but Dem
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Katie Porter Turns Viral Staffer Confrontation Into Campaign Ad With Self-Deprecating Humor
California Democrat Katie Porter released a TV ad Monday that pokes fun at her viral 2021 confrontation with a staffer,
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Demographic Shifts Undermine Racial Gerrymandering More Than Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court's recent ruling on Louisiana's congressional maps has drawn liberal ire, but demographic trends—rising
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Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act, Threatening Minority Political Power
The Supreme Court's latest ruling on the Voting Rights Act undermines protections for minority-majority districts, likel
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Judge Criticizes Harsh Jail Conditions for WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect
A federal magistrate judge expressed deep concern Monday over the harsh jail conditions of Cole Allen, the suspect in th
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The Hill's Decision Desk 2026: Live Primaries in Indiana and Ohio
The Hill presents live, real-time coverage of the 2026 Indiana and Ohio primaries, anchored by Cory Smith and Chris Stir
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Comey Seashell Indictment: Trump's DOJ Stretches Law to Settle Scores
The indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell arrangement on Instagram is widely seen as a retributive overreach
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Howard's Cardi B Course Sparks Debate on Academic Rigor and HBCU Legacy
Howard University's new course on Cardi B's entrepreneurial skills ignites controversy, with critics arguing it undermin
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Trump's Indiana Primary Play Tests His Grip on the GOP
Tuesday's Indiana state Senate primaries will test President Trump's clout as he targets seven Republican incumbents who
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Voter Enthusiasm Gap Widens as Democrats Eye Midterm Gains
With six months until the midterms, Democrats hold a clear edge in voter enthusiasm and generic ballot polling, while Tr
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown After Bailout Failure Hits Fliers, Spurs Price Hike Fears
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after failed bailout negotiations with the Trump administration, triggering concerns o