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Colbert Skips WH Correspondents' Dinner, Questions Why Others Attend
Stephen Colbert says he will skip the White House Correspondents' Dinner, questioning why others attend. He criticizes T
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Beyond the Glamour: Why This Year's WH Correspondents' Dinner Matters for Press Freedom
The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner is more than a Washington spectacle; it's a vital affirmation of press fre
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White House Press Secretary Leavitt Set for Second Child Next Week
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to give birth to her second child next week, with no permanent
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Thaddeus Stevens' Legacy: How the GOP Betrayed Its Abolitionist Roots
A new museum honors Thaddeus Stevens, a GOP founder and abolitionist. His legacy contrasts with the party's shift from r
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Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman Amid Concerns Over Editorial Independence
The Pentagon fired Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman for Stars and Stripes, after she reported to Congress about threats t
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Trump's Economic Approval Sinks as Inflation, Hiring Woes Mount Ahead of Midterms
President Trump's economic approval has cratered among independents to 25%, as inflation stalls, hiring slows, and his p
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GOP Lawmaker Seeks to Absorb Virginia Cities Into D.C. After Redistricting Defeat
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) introduced legislation to cede Arlington and Alexandria to D.C., reversing an 1846 law, foll
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DOJ Inspector General to Audit Epstein Records Release After Durbin Push
Sen. Dick Durbin praised the DOJ inspector general's decision to audit the release of Jeffrey Epstein records, calling i
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Pirro Drops Fed Probe, Clears Path for Warsh; Iran Ceasefire Holds
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped the probe into Fed headquarters costs, smoothing the way for Kevin Warsh's confirmat
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DOJ Closes Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell, Removing Hurdle for Warsh Confirmation
The DOJ ended its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell's renovation handling, removing a key obstacle to Kevin Wa
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Netanyahu Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Delayed Disclosure During Iran Conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he was treated for prostate cancer and intentionally delayed the anno
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Luna Demands Trump Pardon Soldier Charged in Maduro Bet Insider Trading Case
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna urged President Trump to pardon a soldier charged with insider trading after betting $33,000 on M