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Senate Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Extends Iran Measures
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill to tighten sanctions on Russia and its major oil buyers, while extend
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Kirk Picked for Interior Watchdog Role Raises Independence Concerns
President Trump nominated Dennis Kirk, a Project 2025 co-author, to lead the Interior Department's watchdog office, spar
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Trump's First House Primary Loss Exposes GOP's Name-Bias
In Michigan's 8th, Trump-backed Amir Hassan lost to unknown Thomas Smith, suggesting Republican voters rejected his name
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Trump's Tennessee Wins Clouded by Ogles Defeat
Trump claimed an 8-1 endorsement record after Ogles' loss in Tennessee, but the defeat marks his second primary setback
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Buc-ee's owner breaks silence in Ohio beaver logo dispute
Buc-ee's owner says the beaver logo lawsuit with an Ohio mini mart could have been avoided, as the small business gains
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Lemon Seeks Dismissal of Indictment, Citing Political Targeting
Don Lemon is asking a federal judge to toss felony charges tied to his coverage of a Minnesota church protest, arguing t
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Harris Endorses El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race, Backing Progressive Populist
Kamala Harris backed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race on Friday, citing his commitment to working families. The
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Business aviation pushes back on World Cup emissions criticism
NBAA President Ed Bolen rebuts a Hill op-ed that criticized business aviation during the World Cup, highlighting the sec
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Senate races to clear agenda before August recess
The Senate is set for a marathon day of votes Friday, tackling nominations, sanctions, and spending as lawmakers aim to
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Court halts Trump's White House ballroom, citing Congress's purse power
A federal appeals court blocked Trump's White House ballroom construction in a 2-1 ruling, saying Congress has authority
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Cassidy backs Blanche, clearing final GOP hurdle for attorney general
Sen. Bill Cassidy's announcement Friday seals Todd Blanche's path to become attorney general, overcoming opposition from
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Chuck Todd: Fauci's Fifth Amendment stance was a 'gigantic mistake'
Chuck Todd criticized Anthony Fauci's decision to plead the Fifth before a Senate committee, calling it a 'gigantic mist