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Elise Stefanik ends bid for N.Y. governor and won’t run again for House

Stefanik’s move came after Trump ally Bruce Blakeman decided to enter the Republican primary for New York governor.
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Elise Stefanik ends bid for N.Y. governor and won’t run again for House

Stefanik’s move came after Trump ally Bruce Blakeman decided to enter the Republican primary for New York governor.

Why MAGA faithful are growing frustrated with Trump

A Vanity Fair interview with President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, a controversial social post about a Hollywood legend, and brusk remarks on the economy have put the cracks within Trump’s party on full display.
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Why MAGA faithful are growing frustrated with Trump

A Vanity Fair interview with President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, a controversial social post about a Hollywood legend, and brusk remarks on the economy have put the cracks within Trump’s party on full display.

Drug companies line up to make deals with Trump after initial hesitation

Nine more drug companies announced “Most Favored Nation” deals with the White House, agreeing to discount drugs sold to the government and through TrumpRx.gov.
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Drug companies line up to make deals with Trump after initial hesitation

Nine more drug companies announced “Most Favored Nation” deals with the White House, agreeing to discount drugs sold to the government and through TrumpRx.gov.

To stop drug boats, GOP lawmakers want to license pirates of the Caribbean

A bill introduced Thursday looks to revive a presidential power from the age of sail, by which Trump could issue letters of marque to modern-day privateers.
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To stop drug boats, GOP lawmakers want to license pirates of the Caribbean

A bill introduced Thursday looks to revive a presidential power from the age of sail, by which Trump could issue letters of marque to modern-day privateers.

Kirk’s widow endorses Vance as MAGA infighting rages

Erika Kirk told a Turning Point USA conference that she would work to elect JD Vance president in 2028, at an event in which MAGA divisions were on full display.
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Kirk’s widow endorses Vance as MAGA infighting rages

Erika Kirk told a Turning Point USA conference that she would work to elect JD Vance president in 2028, at an event in which MAGA divisions were on full display.

Judge in Wisconsin convicted of helping immigrant avoid arrest by ICE

The jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of a felony, obstructing an official proceeding, but acquitted her of a misdemeanor.
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Judge in Wisconsin convicted of helping immigrant avoid arrest by ICE

The jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of a felony, obstructing an official proceeding, but acquitted her of a misdemeanor.

Coast Guard abruptly deletes swastika, noose entry from policy manual

The announcement follows reporting by The Washington Post that detailed plans to downgrade the definition of such symbols to “potentially divisive.”
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Coast Guard abruptly deletes swastika, noose entry from policy manual

The announcement follows reporting by The Washington Post that detailed plans to downgrade the definition of such symbols to “potentially divisive.”

Voice of America employee admits he made death threats against Rep. Greene

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office said Jason would place the threatening calls from inside Voice of America’s offices in D.C.
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Voice of America employee admits he made death threats against Rep. Greene

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office said Jason would place the threatening calls from inside Voice of America’s offices in D.C.

GOP signals end to probes into military’s killing of boat strike survivors

Despite Democrats’ objections, the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees said they were satisfied a controversial Sept. 2 attack was lawful.
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GOP signals end to probes into military’s killing of boat strike survivors

Despite Democrats’ objections, the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees said they were satisfied a controversial Sept. 2 attack was lawful.

Virginia sheriff accused of violating ethics law, in rare Hatch Act case

It’s the first time the ethics watchdog has brought a Hatch Act action against a local or state official in at least a decade.
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Virginia sheriff accused of violating ethics law, in rare Hatch Act case

It’s the first time the ethics watchdog has brought a Hatch Act action against a local or state official in at least a decade.

Why Trump’s social media company is merging with a fusion power firm

The $6 billion deal between Trump Media and Technology Group and TAE Technologies aimed at bringing fusion energy to the market raises conflict of interest questions.
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Why Trump’s social media company is merging with a fusion power firm

The $6 billion deal between Trump Media and Technology Group and TAE Technologies aimed at bringing fusion energy to the market raises conflict of interest questions.

Johnson says he still controls the House. Some fellow Republicans disagree.

The speaker is downplaying tensions within his party that for months he had tamped down with the help of President Donald Trump.
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Johnson says he still controls the House. Some fellow Republicans disagree.

The speaker is downplaying tensions within his party that for months he had tamped down with the help of President Donald Trump.

Coast Guard policy on swastikas, nooses will be revised, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem’s announcement follows reports by The Washington Post detailing plans to downgrade the definition of such symbols to “potentially divisive.”
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Coast Guard policy on swastikas, nooses will be revised, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem’s announcement follows reports by The Washington Post detailing plans to downgrade the definition of such symbols to “potentially divisive.”

Trump will use military housing money for $1,776 Pentagon bonuses

The Trump administration will repurpose $2.6 billion in military housing assistance to pay $1,776 “warrior dividend” bonuses to service members, according to a senior administration official.
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Trump will use military housing money for $1,776 Pentagon bonuses

The Trump administration will repurpose $2.6 billion in military housing assistance to pay $1,776 “warrior dividend” bonuses to service members, according to a senior administration official.

The lasting impact of Trump’s federal surge on one D.C. neighborhood

Those at the 10th Place apartments in Southeast Washington said the president’s crime strategy deepened their distrust of police and made them feel no safer.
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The lasting impact of Trump’s federal surge on one D.C. neighborhood

Those at the 10th Place apartments in Southeast Washington said the president’s crime strategy deepened their distrust of police and made them feel no safer.

Fast, harsh, alone: Trump beams into prime time with uncertain results

Supporters said they’d never seen Trump like this before and wondered if he’d achieved his purpose of assuaging concerns about the economy.
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Fast, harsh, alone: Trump beams into prime time with uncertain results

Supporters said they’d never seen Trump like this before and wondered if he’d achieved his purpose of assuaging concerns about the economy.

Alan Dershowitz muses over the constitutionality of a third Trump term

The president’s former legal adviser reportedly met with Trump about his new book, which considers hypotheticals for the possibility of him holding office past 2028.
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Alan Dershowitz muses over the constitutionality of a third Trump term

The president’s former legal adviser reportedly met with Trump about his new book, which considers hypotheticals for the possibility of him holding office past 2028.

Trump officials ordered to lift limits on lawmakers’ visits to ICE facilities

A recent requirement that members of Congress give seven days’ notice before visiting ICE immigration detention centers is unlawful, a judge ruled.
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Trump officials ordered to lift limits on lawmakers’ visits to ICE facilities

A recent requirement that members of Congress give seven days’ notice before visiting ICE immigration detention centers is unlawful, a judge ruled.

Trump pushes back on criticism of economy in contentious prime-time speech

In a speech shorter than his usual hour-plus events, and which was full of false statements, the president promised a better economy in 2026.
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Trump pushes back on criticism of economy in contentious prime-time speech

In a speech shorter than his usual hour-plus events, and which was full of false statements, the president promised a better economy in 2026.

Trump attempts domestic reset with fast-paced White House address

The president’s approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.
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Trump attempts domestic reset with fast-paced White House address

The president’s approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.

Fast, harsh, alone: Trump beams into primetime from an unusual footing

Supporters said they’d never seen Trump like this before, and wondered if he’d achieved his purpose of assuaging concerns about the economy.
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Fast, harsh, alone: Trump beams into primetime from an unusual footing

Supporters said they’d never seen Trump like this before, and wondered if he’d achieved his purpose of assuaging concerns about the economy.

Senate passes Pentagon bill urging Hegseth to disclose boat strike evidence

The sprawling legislation includes a provision seeking video and other materials detailing the Trump administration’s military activities in Latin America.
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Senate passes Pentagon bill urging Hegseth to disclose boat strike evidence

The sprawling legislation includes a provision seeking video and other materials detailing the Trump administration’s military activities in Latin America.

Moderate House Republicans join Democrats to force vote on ACA subsidies

The Senate has already rejected the plan, so the subsidies are still virtually certain to expire at the end of this year.
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Moderate House Republicans join Democrats to force vote on ACA subsidies

The Senate has already rejected the plan, so the subsidies are still virtually certain to expire at the end of this year.

Jack Smith defends his cases against Trump on Capitol Hill

Former special counsel Jack Smith was giving a closed-door deposition to the House Judiciary Committee. He had asked to testify in public.
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Jack Smith defends his cases against Trump on Capitol Hill

Former special counsel Jack Smith was giving a closed-door deposition to the House Judiciary Committee. He had asked to testify in public.

Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.
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Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.

DHS fast-tracked $1 billion contract to pro-Trump donor’s company

A DHS official leading the process previously worked at the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump nonprofit where the contractor’s CEO was a donor.
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DHS fast-tracked $1 billion contract to pro-Trump donor’s company

A DHS official leading the process previously worked at the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump nonprofit where the contractor’s CEO was a donor.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘dam is breaking’ within GOP against Trump

In a CNN interview, the Georgia congresswoman said Trump’s reaction to the death of Rob Reiner was “classless” and she didn’t see the GOP winning in the midterms.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘dam is breaking’ within GOP against Trump

In a CNN interview, the Georgia congresswoman said Trump’s reaction to the death of Rob Reiner was “classless” and she didn’t see the GOP winning in the midterms.

Federal judge suggests White House ballroom construction may continue

Judge Richard J. Leon said Trump officials had two weeks to submit plans for their controversial addition. Historic preservationists are demanding an immediate halt.
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Federal judge suggests White House ballroom construction may continue

Judge Richard J. Leon said Trump officials had two weeks to submit plans for their controversial addition. Historic preservationists are demanding an immediate halt.

What the end of Trump’s first year looks like

Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.
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What the end of Trump’s first year looks like

Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.