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Bessent Faces Senate Grilling on $11.5B Treasury Budget Amid Iran War, Gas Price Fallout
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Bessent Faces Senate Grilling on $11.5B Treasury Budget Amid Iran War, Gas Price Fallout
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies Wednesday on the Trump administration's $11.5 billion fiscal 2027 budget for
Veteran Doctor Hamawy Clinches Democratic Nod in New Jersey's 12th District
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Veteran Doctor Hamawy Clinches Democratic Nod in New Jersey's 12th District
Adam Hamawy, a doctor and Army veteran, secured the Democratic nomination in New Jersey's 12th District with 28.1% of th
Trump's Self-Serving America 250 Plan Divides Nation on Its 250th
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Trump's Self-Serving America 250 Plan Divides Nation on Its 250th
President Trump's attempt to turn America's 250th birthday into a personal celebration has backfired, deepening partisan
Congress Must Halt Trump's Devastating Foreign Aid Cuts
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Congress Must Halt Trump's Devastating Foreign Aid Cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends a budget that slashes global health, humanitarian aid, and democracy programs. Cr
Saban Set to Testify as Senate Weighs NCAA Antitrust Exemption
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Saban Set to Testify as Senate Weighs NCAA Antitrust Exemption
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban will testify Wednesday before the Senate Commerce Committee as lawmakers push a bipartis
Doeden and Rhoden Advance to July Runoff in South Dakota GOP Governor Race
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Doeden and Rhoden Advance to July Runoff in South Dakota GOP Governor Race
Businessman Toby Doeden and incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden will face off in a July runoff after no candidate hit the 35% th
Rubio, Mullin Return to Capitol Hill After Heated Primary Night; Bass Secures Runoff Spot
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Rubio, Mullin Return to Capitol Hill After Heated Primary Night; Bass Secures Runoff Spot
A busy primary night saw upsets in Iowa and LA Mayor Karen Bass clinch a runoff spot. Rubio and Mullin return to the Hil
California Governor Primary Stalemate: Becerra, Hilton Neck-and-Neck as Count Drags On
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California Governor Primary Stalemate: Becerra, Hilton Neck-and-Neck as Count Drags On
California's gubernatorial primary is too close to call, with former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and ex-Fox News host S
Mexico’s ‘Untouchables’: 10 Politicians Shielded from U.S. Cartel Indictments
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Mexico’s ‘Untouchables’: 10 Politicians Shielded from U.S. Cartel Indictments
Mexico refuses to extradite 10 politicians indicted by the U.S. for ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, citing sovereignty and l
Booker Set for Landslide Victory as Murphy Wins GOP Nod with Negative Funds
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Booker Set for Landslide Victory as Murphy Wins GOP Nod with Negative Funds
Sen. Cory Booker will face GOP nominee Justin Murphy in November after Murphy won the primary with negative $24 cash on
Cook Report Moves Iowa Senate Race to 'Lean Republican' After Turek Primary Win
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Cook Report Moves Iowa Senate Race to 'Lean Republican' After Turek Primary Win
Cook Political Report shifts Iowa Senate race to 'lean Republican' after Josh Turek's primary victory, citing tariff bac
Atlanta Federal Judge Faces Impeachment Calls Over Affair and Lies
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Atlanta Federal Judge Faces Impeachment Calls Over Affair and Lies
Pressure mounts on Judge Eleanor Ross after an investigation reveals she lied about an extramarital affair with a police