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RFK Jr and top Dem clash during heated Senate hearing: 'This is about kids'
HHS secretary tells Oregon Democrat 'you said nothing' as chronic disease rates climbed during his tenure Read More.
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Trump, 79, Gives Rambling Answer to Softball Health Question
President Donald Trump was asked directly on Tuesday about the firestorm of speculation that ran rampant on social media over the weekend, suggesting that he had died. Read More.
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Judge rules Utah’s congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections
The Utah Legislature will need to rapidly redraw the state’s congressional boundaries after a judge ruled Monday that the Republican-controlled body circumvented safeguards put in place by voters to ensure districts aren’t drawn to favor any party. Read More.
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Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in public school classrooms
A federal district court in Texas temporarily blocked a new state law on Wednesday that would have required public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Read More.
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Kristi Noem is pushing for ICE to buy and operate a fleet of deportation planes, sources say
Former officials say that if ICE owned its own planes, it could double the number of people it deports each month. But it would be costly. Read More.
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Trump calls Smithsonian 'OUT OF CONTROL' and orders sweeping review of all museums and programming
President Donald Trump escalated his battle for American culture with the Smithsonian Institution on Tuesday, ordering a broad review of the nation’s leading museums after blasting them on Truth Social as "the last remaining segment of WOKE." Read More.
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Trump Says Xi Jinping Made Promise on Taiwan Invasion
U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping gave him a personal assurance that he wouldn't invade Taiwan while Trump was in the White House. Read More.
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Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles
Russia has declared that it no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on the deployment of nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine. Read More.
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Abbott threatens to remove House Dems from office following dramatic departure to avoid vote
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to arrest and expel the Texas House Democrats who fled the state to avoid a redistricting vote if they do not return by Monday afternoon. Read More.
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Former VP Kamala Harris Opts Out Of California Gov Race, Fuels 2028 White House Speculation
Former Vice President’s decision opens the door for a potential third presidential bid after two prior unsuccessful attempts. Read More.
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U.S.-China trade talks end without extension of tariff truce, as Trump weighs options
A potential extension of a tariff pause between the United States and China will not be final until President Donald Trump signs off on the plan, U.S. negotiators said. Read More.
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Georgia GOP Rep Mike Collins joins Senate race to challenge Democratic Sen Ossoff
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins on Monday entered the state's 2026 GOP primary to challenge incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff for his seat. Read More.
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Medical groups are concerned that RFK Jr. may dismiss a panel of primary care experts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may soon dismiss the members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an advisory panel of primary care experts, raising "deep concern" from the American Medical Association and other top medical groups. Read More.
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House won't vote on Jeffrey Epstein resolution before August recess, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will not be a vote before Congress' August recess on a resolution that calls on the Trump administration to release more files related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Read More.
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Senate votes to advance rescissions package, final vote not yet clear
The Senate voted 51-50 Tuesday evening to advance President Donald Trump's rescissions package out of committee, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Read More.
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