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Trump Warns Iran Deal Is Preliminary, Threatens Airstrikes if Tehran 'Misbehaves'
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Trump Warns Iran Deal Is Preliminary, Threatens Airstrikes if Tehran 'Misbehaves'
President Trump called the US-Iran MOU preliminary and threatened renewed airstrikes if Tehran 'misbehaves,' distancing
Trump Halts Clayton DNI Nomination, Demands FISA and Voter ID Bills First
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Trump Halts Clayton DNI Nomination, Demands FISA and Voter ID Bills First
President Trump announced he is delaying Jay Clayton's DNI confirmation until Congress approves warrantless surveillance
How Two Court Rulings Gutted Fourth Amendment Protection for Your Finances
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How Two Court Rulings Gutted Fourth Amendment Protection for Your Finances
The Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement for 'papers' no longer shields financial records, thanks to a flawed third-pa
Blanche's AG Bid Imperiled by GOP Doubts Over Fund, Tax Deal
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Blanche's AG Bid Imperiled by GOP Doubts Over Fund, Tax Deal
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for the permanent role is in jeopardy as GOP senators express skeptici
GOP Weaponizes Platner's Scandals in Bid to Keep Senate Majority
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GOP Weaponizes Platner's Scandals in Bid to Keep Senate Majority
Republicans are seizing on Graham Platner's scandal-ridden past to paint Democrats as morally bankrupt and unqualified,
Trump’s Mixed Primary Night: Georgia Defeat, Alabama and Oklahoma Wins
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Trump’s Mixed Primary Night: Georgia Defeat, Alabama and Oklahoma Wins
President Trump faced a mixed bag in Tuesday primaries: his pick lost the Georgia governor runoff, but his endorsed cand
Ian McKellen Used Trump's Mar-a-Lago as Fury Fuel for Avengers Destruction Scene
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Ian McKellen Used Trump's Mar-a-Lago as Fury Fuel for Avengers Destruction Scene
Sir Ian McKellen said he yelled 'Mar-a-Lago' to intensify his performance as Magneto in 'Avengers: Doomsday,' turning hi
Robert White Clinches Democratic Primary for D.C. Delegate Seat
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Robert White Clinches Democratic Primary for D.C. Delegate Seat
Councilmember Robert White is projected to win the Democratic primary for D.C.'s nonvoting delegate, setting him up to s
Idaho's Transgender Bathroom Ban Blocked by Federal Judge
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Idaho's Transgender Bathroom Ban Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against Idaho's transgender bathroom ban, ruling it likely unconstitutio
MAGA vs. Establishment: Pastors for Trump Founder Heads to Runoff in Oklahoma House Race
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MAGA vs. Establishment: Pastors for Trump Founder Heads to Runoff in Oklahoma House Race
Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, and state Rep. Mark Tedford head to an August 25 runoff after neither cl
Oklahoma Governor Race Heads to Runoff: Trump-Backed Mazzei Challenges Drummond
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Oklahoma Governor Race Heads to Runoff: Trump-Backed Mazzei Challenges Drummond
The Oklahoma GOP gubernatorial primary will be decided in an Aug. 25 runoff between Attorney General Gentner Drummond an
Federal Judge Upholds Ex-Wisconsin Judge's Conviction for Aiding Immigrant Evade ICE
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Federal Judge Upholds Ex-Wisconsin Judge's Conviction for Aiding Immigrant Evade ICE
A federal judge upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for obstructing ICE by helping an undocumen