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Ex-Kansas GOP Governor Endorses Democrat in Senate Race Against Marshall
Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves (R) endorsed Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate, saying Sen. Roger Marshall has turned his
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House GOP's first act back: symbolic push to restrict voting
House Republicans reopened Congress by advancing a symbolic resolution for the SAVE America Act, a voting restrictions b
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Hawley launches anti-abortion pledge with Christian leaders to pressure GOP
Sen. Josh Hawley is partnering with Christian leaders to circulate a 'Declaration for Life' pledge, aiming to pressure G
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Trump's media lawsuits echo Jefferson's complaints but ignore his wisdom
Trump's barrage of defamation suits against major news organizations is unlikely to succeed legally. A media scholar sug
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Iowa GOP Duo Backs Iran War Powers Bill, Breaking Ranks
Two Iowa Republicans voted for a war powers resolution limiting Trump's Iran military actions, marking a first and refle
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House GOP Trims Pre-Election Schedule, Dodging Hegseth Impeachment Vote
House GOP leaders cut the final pre-midterm week short, moving Thursday's vote to Wednesday and dodging a forced impeach
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Trump's Push to End Senate Filibuster Threatens Deliberative Role, Critics Warn
President Trump's push to end the Senate filibuster to pass the SAVE Act risks undermining the chamber's unique delibera
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Tillis Rebukes Trump's AI 'Hoax' Claim, Cites Industry Warnings
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed President Trump's characterization of AI threats as a 'hoax,' insisting the technology
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Mainline Protestants Emerge as Key Swing Bloc for 2026 Midterms
Mainline Protestants, long assumed to be reliable conservatives, are showing signs of political flux—pastors running as
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GAO: Trump's buyout push cost $6.7B in paid leave for departing workers
The Trump administration shelled out an estimated $6.7 billion to federal employees who accepted buyouts and stopped wor
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Jeffries to Address Midterm Push Amid Iran War and Party Defections
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will speak Wednesday morning as Democrats press their midterm advantage, following
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Sanders slams Trump's 'ignorance' on AI risks in sharp rebuke
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized President Trump's understanding of AI, calling it 'embarrassing' and 'ignorant.' Trump ha