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Duke Law Accused of Racial Bias in Admissions by DOJ
The DOJ says Duke Law illegally considered race in admissions for three years, favoring Black applicants over better-qua
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National Gallery Unveils Safety Measures for IndyCar Race Near Art
The National Gallery is preparing for the Freedom 250 IndyCar race by studying vibration effects on its art, implementin
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Senate leaders seek deal on spending and recess as Trump allies push for more
Senate leaders are close to a deal on government funding and the August recess, but Trump allies want budget votes and m
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Democrat: Trump Ally Installed at Interior Watchdog Office
Rep. Jared Huffman alleges the Trump administration placed political appointee Dennis Kirk at the Interior Department's
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GOP Hemp Ban Delay Stalls Spending Bill as Senate GOP Splits
A GOP internal battle over intoxicating hemp products is delaying the government funding bill, as Sen. Ted Budd pushes f
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Project 2025 co-author placed in Interior watchdog role, Dem charges
Rep. Jared Huffman alleges Dennis Kirk, a Project 2025 co-author, was installed in the Interior Department's inspector g
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Tennessee Primary Tests Trump's Sway After Redistricting Shakeup
Tennessee's primary elections will gauge Trump's endorsements in reshaped districts, including a heated 5th District rac
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Tennessee GOP governor primary: Blackburn and Rose face tight finish
Tennessee's GOP gubernatorial primary pits Sen. Marsha Blackburn against Rep. John Rose, with late polls suggesting a ti
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Tennessee Senate primary sets up potential Hagerty-Bradshaw rematch
Tennessee's Senate primary ends Thursday. Hagerty unopposed for GOP; Bradshaw faces four Democrats for a rematch chance.
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GAO Disputes DOGE's $110 Billion Savings Claims in Receipts Report
GAO says DOGE's reported $110B in savings includes inaccurate data and unsupported claims, with some contracts already p
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Trump Signs New Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship After Court Setback
Trump signed two executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship and birth tourism, circumventing a Supreme Cou
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Farm bill stalls in Senate panel as food aid dispute and absences derail vote
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the farm bill Thursday in a 10-11 party-line vote, with Democrats opp