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Court blocks Trump's D.C. arch as jobs report looms
A federal judge blocked construction of Trump's triumphal arch in D.C., while the October jobs report and tight Senate r
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Judge Halts Trump's D.C. Arch for Two Weeks After Commission Approval
A federal judge ordered a 14-day pause on the Trump arch construction, citing potential harm to D.C. and Virginia, just
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Democrats' Agenda Risks Undoing U.S. Economic Gains
Democrats' sweeping midterm wins could slow U.S. growth through tax hikes, energy restrictions, and AI limits, critics w
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Democrats Face Childcare Crossroads: Bipartisan Path or Progressive Push?
Democrats seek unity on childcare affordability, balancing progressive free daycare proposals with bipartisan consolidat
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GOP's Lame-Duck Agenda Collapses After Election Blowout
Republican ambitions for a lame-duck legislative sprint on Trump's agenda are fading after Tuesday's electoral rout, wit
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GOP's Lame-Duck Ambitions Fade After Election Losses
Republicans' plans to push through Trump's agenda in the lame-duck session are collapsing after Tuesday's electoral defe
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Farmers Who Backed Democrats Now Demand Action on Diesel and Beef Costs
Farmers who helped Democrats flip Senate seats in red states are now demanding action on diesel and beef costs, pressing
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Gen Z Men Abandon GOP in Midterms, Fueling Democratic Wave
Young voters aged 18-29 broke decisively for Democrats in the 2026 midterms, with Gen Z men reversing their 2024 support
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GOP Leadership Fight Intensifies as House Republicans Blame Trump and Each Other
House Republicans are divided over leadership after devastating midterm losses, with contests for minority leader and ot
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GOP 2028 Race Opens Up as Vance Struggles After Midterm Rout
After devastating midterm losses, Vice President Vance's 2028 prospects dim as DeSantis and Cruz position themselves for
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Hinojosa Pledges Data Center Safeguards for Texans
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa says Texas will still welcome data centers but will enact protections for communities, pausing
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Washington voters approve transgender athlete ban in ballot initiative
Washington voters approved a ballot measure that bans transgender girls from competing in girls' school sports, requirin