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Cassidy backs Blanche, clearing final GOP hurdle for attorney general
Sen. Bill Cassidy's announcement Friday seals Todd Blanche's path to become attorney general, overcoming opposition from
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Chuck Todd: Fauci's Fifth Amendment stance was a 'gigantic mistake'
Chuck Todd criticized Anthony Fauci's decision to plead the Fifth before a Senate committee, calling it a 'gigantic mist
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Florida Man, 91, Charged in Wife's Death, Cites Promise to Avoid Nursing Home
A 91-year-old Florida man faces first-degree murder charges after fatally shooting his disabled wife, telling authoritie
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Stanford Gymnast Pushes Congress for College Sports Safety Net
Stanford gymnast Temple Landry is lobbying for the Protect College Sports Act, arguing that the lack of a national frame
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Talarico Leads Paxton by 4 in New Texas Senate Poll
A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton by 4 points in Texas's Senate race, fueled by str
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Trump Defends Data Centers, Breaking With Texas GOP on Moratorium
President Trump pushed back against Texas's moratorium on data centers, calling it a mistake and warning that China coul
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July Jobs Report Shows 23K Losses, Unemployment Dips to 4.1%
The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, while unemployment dipped to 4.1%, according to the BLS. The report missed expectatio
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Senate's Pre-Recess Agenda Imperiled as Blanche Nomination Wobbles
The Senate's bid to leave for August recess hits turbulence as Murkowski opposes Blanche, complicating GOP confirmation
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Crenshaw doubles down on 'get a job' remark amid GOP burrito affordability feud
Rep. Dan Crenshaw doubled down on his 'stop whining' remark about $20 burritos, igniting a GOP spat over how to address
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Trump sidesteps backing Thune as Senate GOP leader amid filibuster clash
Trump refused to back Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader, pointing to disagreements over the SAVE Act and filib
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GOP's Anti-Socialist Attacks Fall Short as Midterms Loom
Republicans are relying on anti-socialist attacks, but polls show voters want more. With 90 days to midterms, the GOP la
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Murkowski Opposes Blanche, Tightening Senate Confirmation Math
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Friday she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, jo