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New Poll: Share of Americans Who See Democracy as Core to US Identity Drops 10 Points
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New Poll: Share of Americans Who See Democracy as Core to US Identity Drops 10 Points
A new AP-NORC poll shows only 66% of Americans view democracy as central to US identity, a 10-point drop from 2024. The
DC Mayoral Race: Democratic Socialist Lewis-George Leads by Double Digits, Poll Shows
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DC Mayoral Race: Democratic Socialist Lewis-George Leads by Double Digits, Poll Shows
City Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George, a Democratic socialist, holds a double-digit lead over rival Kenyan McDuffie in
Thune Pushes FISA Renewal as Pulte Appointment Stalls Bipartisan Support
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Thune Pushes FISA Renewal as Pulte Appointment Stalls Bipartisan Support
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pressing for a FISA extension by week's end, but bipartisan opposition to Bill Pult
Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino Launches 2028 White House Exploratory Committee
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Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino Launches 2028 White House Exploratory Committee
Gregory Bovino, former Border Patrol commander-at-large, has launched an exploratory committee for a 2028 presidential b
Blanche Nomination for Attorney General Heads to Senate Amid GOP Revolt
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Blanche Nomination for Attorney General Heads to Senate Amid GOP Revolt
President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche to be attorney general, but the pick faces GOP fury over a $1.776 billio
Trump Demands Thune Oust Senate Parliamentarian to Push Voter ID Bill
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Trump Demands Thune Oust Senate Parliamentarian to Push Voter ID Bill
President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire the Senate parliamentarian, claiming she obstructs the S
Jeffries Blocks FISA Renewal Unless Trump Removes Pulte as Intel Chief
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Jeffries Blocks FISA Renewal Unless Trump Removes Pulte as Intel Chief
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries refuses to back FISA renewal while Bill Pulte remains acting DNI, labeling the Tru
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it was an unconstitutional tax that us
Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Collapses as Artists Cite Partisan Agenda
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Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Collapses as Artists Cite Partisan Agenda
A concert series meant to celebrate America's 250th birthday has unraveled after most artists dropped out, accusing orga
Trump Abruptly Ends Meet the Press Interview After Pressing on 2020 Claims
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Trump Abruptly Ends Meet the Press Interview After Pressing on 2020 Claims
Donald Trump ended a contentious Meet the Press interview early after moderator Kristen Welker repeatedly challenged him
Graham Platner Scandal Exposes Deep Partisan Hypocrisy on Abuse Allegations
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Graham Platner Scandal Exposes Deep Partisan Hypocrisy on Abuse Allegations
The Graham Platner scandal highlights glaring partisan hypocrisy: conservatives who once dismissed abuse claims now dema
FCC Chair Carr Blasts Pelley as 'Out of Touch' After CBS Firing
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FCC Chair Carr Blasts Pelley as 'Out of Touch' After CBS Firing
FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized former CBS correspondent Scott Pelley for being 'completely out of touch' after Pelley