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Second Circuit Strikes Down Trump's Mass Detention Policy, Mandates Bond Hearings
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Second Circuit Strikes Down Trump's Mass Detention Policy, Mandates Bond Hearings
The Second Circuit ruled that migrants facing deportation must have a chance to seek bond, rejecting the Trump administr
Trump Allies Blast Obama for Downplaying Shooter's Anti-Trump Motive
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Trump Allies Blast Obama for Downplaying Shooter's Anti-Trump Motive
Former President Obama's call for unity after the WHCA shooting is met with fury from Trump allies, who cite the suspect
TSA Loses Over 1,000 Officers as DHS Shutdown Strains Airport Security Ahead of World Cup
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TSA Loses Over 1,000 Officers as DHS Shutdown Strains Airport Security Ahead of World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 1,000 TSA officers have been forced out during the ongoing shutdown,
Targeting Russian Executives Could Curb Child Abductions in Ukraine
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Targeting Russian Executives Could Curb Child Abductions in Ukraine
A Yale report implicates Rosneft and Gazprom in abducting Ukrainian children. Experts say targeting lower-level Russian
Texas Democrat Talarico Edges Cornyn, Paxton in New Senate Poll
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Texas Democrat Talarico Edges Cornyn, Paxton in New Senate Poll
Democrat James Talarico leads both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in head-to-head matchups, according to a new Texas poll, w
Trump Hosts King Charles III and Queen Camilla at White House Ceremony
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Trump Hosts King Charles III and Queen Camilla at White House Ceremony
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday m
O'Reilly Calls for Kimmel's Removal Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke After WHCD Shooting
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O'Reilly Calls for Kimmel's Removal Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke After WHCD Shooting
Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly is calling for Jimmy Kimmel to be taken off the air after the host joked that Mel
WHCA Shooting Intensifies Midterm Battle as Democrats Seize Economic Edge
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WHCA Shooting Intensifies Midterm Battle as Democrats Seize Economic Edge
Democrats are optimistic about the midterms as polls favor them on the economy and redistricting proves a wash. The WHCA
White House Aide Cheung Calls Kimmel a 'S--- Human Being' Over Melania Trump Joke
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White House Aide Cheung Calls Kimmel a 'S--- Human Being' Over Melania Trump Joke
White House communications director Steven Cheung slammed Jimmy Kimmel as a 's--- human being' for a joke about Melania
Public Trust in Government Hits Historic Lows Amid Polarization and Policy Failures
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Public Trust in Government Hits Historic Lows Amid Polarization and Policy Failures
Approval of Congress has sunk to 10%, and public trust in government is at 17%, with polarization, broken promises, and
House Dems Hold Press Conference Amid Redistricting Fight and WHCA Shooting Fallout
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House Dems Hold Press Conference Amid Redistricting Fight and WHCA Shooting Fallout
House Democrats hold a press conference Tuesday as a Virginia redistricting victory boosts their midterm hopes, while a
Menendez Blasts GOP Ballroom Push: 'No One Gives a S—'
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Menendez Blasts GOP Ballroom Push: 'No One Gives a S—'
Rep. Rob Menendez dismissed GOP efforts to fund a $400M White House ballroom as a misaligned priority amid an affordabil