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Trump Seeks Scapegoat for Iran War Fallout, With Hegseth in Crosshairs
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Trump Seeks Scapegoat for Iran War Fallout, With Hegseth in Crosshairs
As the Iran conflict stalls, President Trump may sacrifice Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whose optimistic assessments
Stefanik Backs Trump's Criticism of Pope Leo, Citing Leadership Style
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Stefanik Backs Trump's Criticism of Pope Leo, Citing Leadership Style
Rep. Elise Stefanik defended President Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV, stating the president's leadership style invol
Poll Shows Hilton Leads California Governor Race After Swalwell's Exit
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Poll Shows Hilton Leads California Governor Race After Swalwell's Exit
New polling reveals Republican Steve Hilton leading the field for California governor after Democrat Eric Swalwell's cam
DeSantis Postpones Florida Redistricting Session, Adds AI and Medical Policy to Agenda
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DeSantis Postpones Florida Redistricting Session, Adds AI and Medical Policy to Agenda
Governor Ron DeSantis has postponed Florida's special redistricting session to late April, adding artificial intelligenc
NYC First Lady Apologizes for Teenage Tweets Containing Slurs, Anti-Israel Remarks
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NYC First Lady Apologizes for Teenage Tweets Containing Slurs, Anti-Israel Remarks
Rama Duwaji, the First Lady of New York, has publicly apologized for derogatory tweets she made as a teenager, which inc
House GOP Considers Short-Term FISA Extension Amid Internal Rift Over Warrant Requirements
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House GOP Considers Short-Term FISA Extension Amid Internal Rift Over Warrant Requirements
House Republican leaders are weighing a short-term extension of warrantless surveillance authority under Section 702 of
DHS Chiefs Face House Grilling Over 2027 Budget, Immigration Funding Amid Extended Shutdown
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DHS Chiefs Face House Grilling Over 2027 Budget, Immigration Funding Amid Extended Shutdown
Senior Department of Homeland Security officials will appear before the House Appropriations Committee to defend the adm
GOP Targets 2026 Redistricting Control in State Legislature Strategy Memo
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GOP Targets 2026 Redistricting Control in State Legislature Strategy Memo
A Republican committee outlined its strategy to defend and expand state legislative majorities, emphasizing that the 202
Speaker Johnson's Deferential Stance Enables Trump's Constitutional Overreach
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Speaker Johnson's Deferential Stance Enables Trump's Constitutional Overreach
House Speaker Mike Johnson is being blamed for congressional inaction as President Trump implements aggressive policies
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide Amid Divorce Proceedings
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide Amid Divorce Proceedings
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at their Ann
DOJ Opens Tip Line for Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations as Criminal Probes Expand
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DOJ Opens Tip Line for Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations as Criminal Probes Expand
The U.S. Attorney for D.C. has launched a tip line for information related to sexual assault allegations against former
Cruz Declined Trump's Supreme Court Offers, Prefers Legislative Battles
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Cruz Declined Trump's Supreme Court Offers, Prefers Legislative Battles
Senator Ted Cruz confirmed former President Donald Trump seriously discussed appointing him to the Supreme Court on thre