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Stephenson: Jeffries' communications chief navigates leadership's relentless news cycle
Christiana Stephenson has been Hakeem Jeffries' communications director for over seven years, shaping his message and ma
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Behind the Chaos: The 25 Hill Staffers Who Kept Congress Running in 2026
Amid partisan warfare and scandals, 25 staffers shaped legislation, oversight, and strategy in the 119th Congress. Here'
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Paxton's Senate prospects hinge on own missteps, not just Trump or Cornyn
Ken Paxton's Senate campaign in Texas is imperiled by his own polarizing history and weak appeal, despite Trump's backin
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GOP leaders block AI safeguards despite dire industry warnings
Top Republicans are rejecting swift AI regulation despite urgent industry warnings, setting up a partisan clash as Democ
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GOP senators push back on Trump's $5,000 dividend plan
Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal draws sharp criticism from GOP senators who worry about debt, inflation, and rewarding
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Blanche to Take Rose Garden Podium in New Briefing Rotation
Attorney General Todd Blanche will address the press from the Rose Garden on Tuesday, as the administration rotates Cabi
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Overhaul for Midterms
The Supreme Court declined to restore Trump's mail-in voting plan for the midterms, keeping a judge's injunction in plac
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McConnell Back in Senate, Casts First Vote Since June Fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate Monday to vote for the first time since June, ending months of speculation a
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Newsom Rules Out 2028 Run If Harris Enters Race
Gavin Newsom said he won't challenge Kamala Harris for the 2028 Democratic nomination, warning a two-Californian primary
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Trump dismisses AI warnings, rejects new regulations amid industry and bipartisan pressure
President Trump is resisting calls for AI regulation, dismissing warnings as overblown despite growing bipartisan and in
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Jeffries demands GOP keep House in session to tackle AI risks
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Republicans to keep Congress in session to address AI dangers, but Speak
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Macklemore Claims Kraft-Led Stadium Owners Forced His Exit from Sheeran Tour
Macklemore alleges Robert Kraft and other stadium owners pressured Ed Sheeran to drop him from The Loop tour after his p