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Window closes for Ohio GOP to replace Rep. Max Miller on the ballot

The Republican congressman, who denies claims of domestic abuse, has resisted growing calls to drop his bid for a third term.
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Window closes for Ohio GOP to replace Rep. Max Miller on the ballot

The Republican congressman, who denies claims of domestic abuse, has resisted growing calls to drop his bid for a third term.

Group urges Democrats to woo moderate voters with populist policies

A progressive group says messages that target the wealthy and large corporations appeal to a majority of Americans who see the economy as fundamentally rigged.
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Group urges Democrats to woo moderate voters with populist policies

A progressive group says messages that target the wealthy and large corporations appeal to a majority of Americans who see the economy as fundamentally rigged.

Blanche’s confirmation fight was tough. Being Trump’s AG may be tougher.

Todd Blanche formally takes the reins at the Justice Department and faces pressure from the president to go after his critics, including former FBI director James B. Comey.
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Blanche’s confirmation fight was tough. Being Trump’s AG may be tougher.

Todd Blanche formally takes the reins at the Justice Department and faces pressure from the president to go after his critics, including former FBI director James B. Comey.

After bitter primary, El-Sayed faces daunting task of unifying Democrats

Before going up against Republican Mike Rogers in November, Abdul El-Sayed must heal the wounds from his fierce race against Rep. Haley Stevens.
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After bitter primary, El-Sayed faces daunting task of unifying Democrats

Before going up against Republican Mike Rogers in November, Abdul El-Sayed must heal the wounds from his fierce race against Rep. Haley Stevens.

Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight

The early-morning 50-49 vote grants President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.
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Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight

The early-morning 50-49 vote grants President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.

Hunter Biden opens up about his pardon and Joe Biden’s cancer

In a BBC interview Friday, Hunter Biden faced questions about his actions’ toll on his father’s health and the propriety of his father’s act of clemency.
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Hunter Biden opens up about his pardon and Joe Biden’s cancer

In a BBC interview Friday, Hunter Biden faced questions about his actions’ toll on his father’s health and the propriety of his father’s act of clemency.

Longtime San Francisco nonprofit will close as city gets tougher on crime

The demise of SF Pretrial, which for 50 years has provided diversion services, came after the mayor cut its budget and as Democrats’ attitudes toward crime shift.
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Longtime San Francisco nonprofit will close as city gets tougher on crime

The demise of SF Pretrial, which for 50 years has provided diversion services, came after the mayor cut its budget and as Democrats’ attitudes toward crime shift.

Voter turnout surges in Tennessee after Black-majority district is erased

High Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, is the latest sign that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters.
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Voter turnout surges in Tennessee after Black-majority district is erased

High Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, is the latest sign that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters.

Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move

D.C.’s top prosecutor spent a year navigating the president’s demands. Now she finds her job at risk amid a rare break with him over cases of alleged vandalism.
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Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move

D.C.’s top prosecutor spent a year navigating the president’s demands. Now she finds her job at risk amid a rare break with him over cases of alleged vandalism.

Senate narrowly approves Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight

The vote grants President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.
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Senate narrowly approves Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight

The vote grants President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.

Democratic voters who used to back Susan Collins aren’t so sure anymore

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has counted on split-ticket voters to help her win office in a blue state. Some of those supporters are more reluctant to vote for her again.
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Democratic voters who used to back Susan Collins aren’t so sure anymore

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has counted on split-ticket voters to help her win office in a blue state. Some of those supporters are more reluctant to vote for her again.

Why a prosecution of Anthony Fauci could face challenges in court

The Justice Department faces numerous pressures and challenges as it decides whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci following a Senate committee's contempt referral.
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Why a prosecution of Anthony Fauci could face challenges in court

The Justice Department faces numerous pressures and challenges as it decides whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci following a Senate committee's contempt referral.

Trump says he’ll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work

An appeals court ruled earlier Friday that construction must stop until Congress authorizes the project. The ballroom is among the president’s top priorities for this term.
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Trump says he’ll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work

An appeals court ruled earlier Friday that construction must stop until Congress authorizes the project. The ballroom is among the president’s top priorities for this term.

Court deals setback to Trump’s war on wind as Pentagon is ordered to review projects

The Defense Department stopped processing national security reviews of wind projects in May, despite a law demanding they be completed in 75 days.
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Court deals setback to Trump’s war on wind as Pentagon is ordered to review projects

The Defense Department stopped processing national security reviews of wind projects in May, despite a law demanding they be completed in 75 days.

Trump won’t let the Supreme Court have the last word

The president moved this week to counter legal defeats on ending birthright citizenship and firing a Fed governor, while seeking the justices’ help with his ballroom.
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Trump won’t let the Supreme Court have the last word

The president moved this week to counter legal defeats on ending birthright citizenship and firing a Fed governor, while seeking the justices’ help with his ballroom.

Texas candidates focus on economy as social issues take a back seat

Senate contenders James Talarico and Ken Paxton unveil dueling economic plans as this year’s campaigns turn from the culture wars that defined the state’s 2024 vote.
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Texas candidates focus on economy as social issues take a back seat

Senate contenders James Talarico and Ken Paxton unveil dueling economic plans as this year’s campaigns turn from the culture wars that defined the state’s 2024 vote.

Trump tries new tack against birthright citizenship after Supreme Court snub

The president signed executive orders that target children born to “alien enemies,” foreign lobbyists or tourists. The orders are certain to face legal challenges.
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Trump tries new tack against birthright citizenship after Supreme Court snub

The president signed executive orders that target children born to “alien enemies,” foreign lobbyists or tourists. The orders are certain to face legal challenges.

Francesca Hong scrutinized over ‘cancel Thanksgiving’ post in Wisconsin governor race

Hong, a democratic socialist running for Wisconsin governor, is getting attention for social media posts calling for canceling Thanksgiving and abolishing police.
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Francesca Hong scrutinized over ‘cancel Thanksgiving’ post in Wisconsin governor race

Hong, a democratic socialist running for Wisconsin governor, is getting attention for social media posts calling for canceling Thanksgiving and abolishing police.

Francesca Hong faces scrutiny over ‘cancel Thanksgiving’ post

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for Wisconsin governor, is getting attention for social media posts calling for canceling Thanksgiving and abolishing police.
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Francesca Hong faces scrutiny over ‘cancel Thanksgiving’ post

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for Wisconsin governor, is getting attention for social media posts calling for canceling Thanksgiving and abolishing police.

Minnesota prosecutor asks Texas to extradite ICE agent to face charges in shooting case

The county attorney asked Gov. Greg Abbott to authorize the extradition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro on charges of assault.
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Minnesota prosecutor asks Texas to extradite ICE agent to face charges in shooting case

The county attorney asked Gov. Greg Abbott to authorize the extradition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro on charges of assault.

Trump-linked law firm to get $150 million no-bid contract to represent migrant children

The Trump administration announced the award after allowing the previous contract with a longtime legal provider to expire.
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Trump-linked law firm to get $150 million no-bid contract to represent migrant children

The Trump administration announced the award after allowing the previous contract with a longtime legal provider to expire.

Why Republicans could still keep control of the House

Democrats are ahead in polls, and voters typically punish the party that controls the White House during midterms. But Republicans have several paths to maintaining power.
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Why Republicans could still keep control of the House

Democrats are ahead in polls, and voters typically punish the party that controls the White House during midterms. But Republicans have several paths to maintaining power.

U.S.-Canada relations go up in smoke

There’s been something in the air in D.C. this summer — namely wildfire smoke and frustration over Canada’s inability to keep it on its side of the border.
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U.S.-Canada relations go up in smoke

There’s been something in the air in D.C. this summer — namely wildfire smoke and frustration over Canada’s inability to keep it on its side of the border.