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A North Carolina farmer is testing whether Democrats can still win rural America

In North Carolina, Jamie Ager is distancing himself from his national party to win a congressional seat.
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A North Carolina farmer is testing whether Democrats can still win rural America

In North Carolina, Jamie Ager is distancing himself from his national party to win a congressional seat.

Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president

A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.
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Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president

A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.

GOP senator who defied Trump on impeachment faces voters, five years later

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, is in danger of losing his primary.
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GOP senator who defied Trump on impeachment faces voters, five years later

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, is in danger of losing his primary.

Federal civil rights watchdog wants to stop tracking data on race and sex

The EEOC has proposed ending a civil-rights-era program collecting demographic information from private companies.
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Federal civil rights watchdog wants to stop tracking data on race and sex

The EEOC has proposed ending a civil-rights-era program collecting demographic information from private companies.

Virginia county’s immigration policies on trial in congressional hearing

Republicans accused Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of allowing people in the country illegally to get away with serious crimes.
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Virginia county’s immigration policies on trial in congressional hearing

Republicans accused Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of allowing people in the country illegally to get away with serious crimes.

In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U.S.

The image of peer superpowers during President Trump’s visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.
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In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U.S.

The image of peer superpowers during President Trump’s visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.

When Trump and Xi met as peers

The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.
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When Trump and Xi met as peers

The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.

When Trump met Xi as peers

The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.
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When Trump met Xi as peers

The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.

Supreme Court preserves access to mail distribution of widely used abortion pill

The decision maintains access nationwide to medication abortion, the most common way of ending pregnancies in the United States, while litigation continues.
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Supreme Court preserves access to mail distribution of widely used abortion pill

The decision maintains access nationwide to medication abortion, the most common way of ending pregnancies in the United States, while litigation continues.

JD Vance praises Sen. Susan Collins, a GOP moderate and occasional Trump foe

The warm words came at a Maine rally as the vice president touted Republican House candidate Paul LePage and highlighted anti-fraud efforts.
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JD Vance praises Sen. Susan Collins, a GOP moderate and occasional Trump foe

The warm words came at a Maine rally as the vice president touted Republican House candidate Paul LePage and highlighted anti-fraud efforts.

Supreme Court temporarily clears way for mail distribution of widely used abortion pill

The temporary decision will preserve access nationwide to medication abortion, which has become the most common way of ending pregnancies in the United States.
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Supreme Court temporarily clears way for mail distribution of widely used abortion pill

The temporary decision will preserve access nationwide to medication abortion, which has become the most common way of ending pregnancies in the United States.

Louisiana, at center of voting rights fight, moves to redraw Black House district

Thursday’s vote was one of many in Southern states following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act.
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Louisiana, at center of voting rights fight, moves to redraw Black House district

Thursday’s vote was one of many in Southern states following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act.

A new Chinese spelling of ‘Rubio’ sidesteps China’s travel ban

Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.
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A new Chinese spelling of ‘Rubio’ sidesteps China’s travel ban

Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.

Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’

China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.
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Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’

China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.

Trump courts Xi amid Iran war and trade tensions

Trump praised China’s leader and emphasized their personal bond as both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.
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Trump courts Xi amid Iran war and trade tensions

Trump praised China’s leader and emphasized their personal bond as both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.

Takeaways from Nebraska Democratic primaries filled with plot twists

Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.
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Takeaways from Nebraska Democratic primaries filled with plot twists

Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.

White House to host 9-hour prayer festival focused on Christian roots of U.S.

Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson will speak at the event, which centers on the idea that the founders wanted the U.S. to be explicitly Christian.
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White House to host 9-hour prayer festival focused on Christian roots of U.S.

Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson will speak at the event, which centers on the idea that the founders wanted the U.S. to be explicitly Christian.

Takeaways from the nation’s oddest Senate primary

Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.
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Takeaways from the nation’s oddest Senate primary

Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.

Unusual flood of money from a veterans group roils Iowa Senate primary

VoteVets is spending millions to boost a Paralympic gold medalist over a state Senator who's seen as more liberal in a race that Democrats say they have a shot to win.
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Unusual flood of money from a veterans group roils Iowa Senate primary

VoteVets is spending millions to boost a Paralympic gold medalist over a state Senator who's seen as more liberal in a race that Democrats say they have a shot to win.

Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.
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Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’

The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.
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Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’

The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.

Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse

Prosecutors accused the Singapore-based company and subsidiaries of failing to maintain proper systems on the Dali cargo ship, which crashed into the Baltimore bridge in 2024.
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Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse

Prosecutors accused the Singapore-based company and subsidiaries of failing to maintain proper systems on the Dali cargo ship, which crashed into the Baltimore bridge in 2024.

Hegseth, Caine encounter intense bipartisan frustration with Iran war

As a ceasefire with Tehran falters, Republicans joined Democrats in pressing for details on the conflict’s costs and the administration’s plan to end it.
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Hegseth, Caine encounter intense bipartisan frustration with Iran war

As a ceasefire with Tehran falters, Republicans joined Democrats in pressing for details on the conflict’s costs and the administration’s plan to end it.

Hegseth to face questions on Iran, Europe in defense budget hearings

The defense secretary appears before Congress as a ceasefire with Tehran falters and lawmakers object to the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany.
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Hegseth to face questions on Iran, Europe in defense budget hearings

The defense secretary appears before Congress as a ceasefire with Tehran falters and lawmakers object to the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany.

The complicated history of American presidents visiting China

From Nixon visiting during the Cold War to Clinton navigating the optics of being welcomed in Tiananmen Square, presidential trips to China have always been fraught.
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The complicated history of American presidents visiting China

From Nixon visiting during the Cold War to Clinton navigating the optics of being welcomed in Tiananmen Square, presidential trips to China have always been fraught.

He’s a billionaire running as a class traitor. Will Democrats buy it?

Tom Steyer is running for California governor on an affordability agenda, testing voters’ willingness to set aside their aversion to billionaires.
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He’s a billionaire running as a class traitor. Will Democrats buy it?

Tom Steyer is running for California governor on an affordability agenda, testing voters’ willingness to set aside their aversion to billionaires.

As he prepares to meet Xi, Trump no longer pushes for change in China’s system

In his first term, the president demanded fundamental shifts in China’s economic model. Now, he has copied parts of how Beijing does business.
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As he prepares to meet Xi, Trump no longer pushes for change in China’s system

In his first term, the president demanded fundamental shifts in China’s economic model. Now, he has copied parts of how Beijing does business.

House ethics panel pledges ‘full and thorough’ investigation of Rep. Cory Mills

The Republican, whom President Donald Trump has endorsed for another term, has denied domestic violence and other allegations and sought to portray them as politically motivated.
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House ethics panel pledges ‘full and thorough’ investigation of Rep. Cory Mills

The Republican, whom President Donald Trump has endorsed for another term, has denied domestic violence and other allegations and sought to portray them as politically motivated.

Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save new House maps

Some top Virginia Democrats express little hope that the appeal will affect this November’s congressional elections and instead will focus on running in existing districts.
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Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save new House maps

Some top Virginia Democrats express little hope that the appeal will affect this November’s congressional elections and instead will focus on running in existing districts.

Supreme Court hands Alabama major boost in redistricting fight 

Alabama legislators are hoping to boost the GOP in November’s midterm elections in the wake of last month’s Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
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Supreme Court hands Alabama major boost in redistricting fight 

Alabama legislators are hoping to boost the GOP in November’s midterm elections in the wake of last month’s Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.

Trump seeks to pause federal gas tax as prices soar amid Iran conflict

Congress would have to approve the proposal, and passing the savings on to drivers, rather than oil companies, would be difficult to enforce.
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Trump seeks to pause federal gas tax as prices soar amid Iran conflict

Congress would have to approve the proposal, and passing the savings on to drivers, rather than oil companies, would be difficult to enforce.