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How Trump's Presidency Hollowed Out the Conservative Movement
Trump's second term is exposing how his transactional approach has hollowed out conservative institutions, from pro-life
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Trump Fires Mine Safety Commissioner, Sparking New Legal Battle Over Presidential Power
Moshe Marvit, a Biden-appointed mine safety commissioner, sued Trump after being fired without explanation, adding to a
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Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects 'Policy Agreement as Bribery' Theory in Sittenfeld Case
The Supreme Court unanimously vacated the conviction of former Cincinnati councilman P.G. Sittenfeld, after prosecutors
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April Jobs Report Surpasses Expectations Despite Iran War Headwinds
The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding economist predictions, with unemployment steady at 4.3%. The dat
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Generation Gap Deepens as 250th Anniversary Highlights National Identity Crisis
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, a growing generation gap in national pride and a battle over national identity
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Iran War Costs Soar as Trump's Delusions Drive Policy, Experts Warn
President Trump's Iran war has driven gas prices 50% higher year-over-year, costing Americans $189 billion annually, mak
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Trump's Iran Peace Plan Sparks Fury Among Conservative Allies
Conservative allies of President Trump erupted in anger over a reported one-page peace deal with Iran that would limit n
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House GOP Faces Brutal 2027 Spending Battle as Midterm Election Nears
House GOP leaders are plunging into the 2027 spending fight, the last major legislative battle before the midterm electi
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Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Florida Senate Race Despite Strong Fundraising
Democrats see Florida as a long shot for a Senate pickup despite strong fundraising by Alexander Vindman, as GOP registr
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NAACP Petitions to Block Tennessee GOP Map That Dismantles Only Black-Majority District
The NAACP filed an emergency petition Thursday to block Tennessee's new congressional map, which eliminates the state's
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Trump Drives Across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After $2M Blue Coating
President Trump drove across the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after having it coated in 'American flag blue' at a co
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Trump's $7.5M Plan to Paint Eisenhower Building Faces Historic Preservation Backlash
President Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white could cost at least $7.5 million, drawing