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Bill O'Reilly: Epstein Suicide Note Reveals Unrepentant Narcissist
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Bill O'Reilly: Epstein Suicide Note Reveals Unrepentant Narcissist
Bill O'Reilly argued that a recently unsealed suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein exposes the financier's narcissism and l
Boettcher Recalls Turner's 'Fearless' Drive That Built CNN
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Boettcher Recalls Turner's 'Fearless' Drive That Built CNN
Mike Boettcher, a former CNN correspondent, reflects on Ted Turner's fearless drive that launched the 24-hour news netwo
Cutting Israel Aid Would Free Jerusalem, Weaken Washington
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Cutting Israel Aid Would Free Jerusalem, Weaken Washington
Ending U.S. military aid to Israel may strengthen Jerusalem's economy and autonomy but would cost American jobs and unde
Maryland Lawmakers Press Air Force Over 32K-Gallon Jet Fuel Spill at Andrews
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Maryland Lawmakers Press Air Force Over 32K-Gallon Jet Fuel Spill at Andrews
Nearly all Maryland lawmakers are pressing the Air Force for answers after 32,000 gallons of jet fuel leaked at Joint Ba
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Resignation, Citing Family Time
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Resignation, Citing Family Time
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, the city's first Black woman elected to the office, will step down on June 30, 2026, and not s
Detention Crisis: Overcrowding and Deaths Plague Trump's Immigration Crackdown
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Detention Crisis: Overcrowding and Deaths Plague Trump's Immigration Crackdown
ICE detention centers are overcrowded and under scrutiny after deaths and denied inspections, as Trump's enforcement pus
Roberts Denies Supreme Court Is Political as Court Narrows Voting Rights Act
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Roberts Denies Supreme Court Is Political as Court Narrows Voting Rights Act
Chief Justice John Roberts insisted the Supreme Court is not composed of 'purely political actors,' even as its conserva
Ousted Indiana GOP Senator Defies Trump, Defends Redistricting Vote
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Ousted Indiana GOP Senator Defies Trump, Defends Redistricting Vote
Indiana State Sen. Greg Walker (R) lost his seat after opposing a Trump-backed redistricting plan, but says he stands by
War Powers Clock Expires: Congress Demands Answers on Iran Operation
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War Powers Clock Expires: Congress Demands Answers on Iran Operation
The 60-day War Powers Resolution clock has expired on U.S. military actions in Iran, prompting congressional demands for
South Carolina GOP Votes to Extend Session, Paving Way for Trump-Backed Redistricting
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South Carolina GOP Votes to Extend Session, Paving Way for Trump-Backed Redistricting
South Carolina House Republicans voted Wednesday to extend their session, potentially enabling new GOP-friendly congress
Sununu Warns Jet Fuel Surge Will Drive Up Airfare as Midterms Loom
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Sununu Warns Jet Fuel Surge Will Drive Up Airfare as Midterms Loom
Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu warns that rising jet fuel costs, doubled since the US-Iran war, will lead to high
NCAA Chief Baker Urges Congress: Pass SCORE Act to Shield College Sports from Legal Chaos
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NCAA Chief Baker Urges Congress: Pass SCORE Act to Shield College Sports from Legal Chaos
NCAA President Charlie Baker warns that lawsuits and employment mandates threaten college sports, urging Congress to pas