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U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmer

The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.
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U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmer

The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.

Democrats push for a ‘ruthlessly pragmatic’ approach to counter Trump

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.
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Democrats push for a ‘ruthlessly pragmatic’ approach to counter Trump

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.

Judge’s ruling likely to give Democrats a congressional seat in Utah

The ruling is a blow for Republicans in the broader national redistricting battle between the parties ahead of next year’s midterms.
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Judge’s ruling likely to give Democrats a congressional seat in Utah

The ruling is a blow for Republicans in the broader national redistricting battle between the parties ahead of next year’s midterms.

How women feel about Trump’s presidency: Heartbreak, fatigue, gratitude

We asked women how they felt about Trump right after he won the election. One year later, we caught up with them to see how they feel now.
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How women feel about Trump’s presidency: Heartbreak, fatigue, gratitude

We asked women how they felt about Trump right after he won the election. One year later, we caught up with them to see how they feel now.

When neighbors lost SNAP benefits, the internet stepped in to feed them

People are influencing politics and increasingly finding food for their families by telling their stories of economic struggle online in ways that were not possible even a few years ago.
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When neighbors lost SNAP benefits, the internet stepped in to feed them

People are influencing politics and increasingly finding food for their families by telling their stories of economic struggle online in ways that were not possible even a few years ago.

Shutdown defections spark fury as Democrats struggle to unify against Trump

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.
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Shutdown defections spark fury as Democrats struggle to unify against Trump

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again

The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again

The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.

Trump administration wants Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again

The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.
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Trump administration wants Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again

The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.

The health care battle fueling the shutdown roils North Carolina politics

The health care debate has become a “microcosm of the midterms” in the battleground state as rising premiums hit.
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The health care battle fueling the shutdown roils North Carolina politics

The health care debate has become a “microcosm of the midterms” in the battleground state as rising premiums hit.

Appeals court denies Trump effort to halt full SNAP benefits for November

Back-and-forth court rulings have led to confusion and frustration over SNAP subsidies that help 42 million recipients pay for groceries.
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Appeals court denies Trump effort to halt full SNAP benefits for November

Back-and-forth court rulings have led to confusion and frustration over SNAP subsidies that help 42 million recipients pay for groceries.

Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to landmark gay marriage ruling

The announcement indicates there is not an appetite among the high court’s conservative majority to revisit one of the court’s most significant decisions in recent years.
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Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to landmark gay marriage ruling

The announcement indicates there is not an appetite among the high court’s conservative majority to revisit one of the court’s most significant decisions in recent years.

Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election

None of the more than 75 people listed have been charged with federal crimes, though several have been prosecuted in states.
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Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election

None of the more than 75 people listed have been charged with federal crimes, though several have been prosecuted in states.

These are the Democrats who broke ranks to vote for the shutdown deal

Sens. Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine and others supported a deal paving the way to end the shutdown. A final deal would need support from the House and president.
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These are the Democrats who broke ranks to vote for the shutdown deal

Sens. Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine and others supported a deal paving the way to end the shutdown. A final deal would need support from the House and president.

A Rastafarian goes to the Supreme Court after a prison shaved his dreadlocks

The question is not whether Damon Landor was mistreated but whether he can sue the individual prison officials and guards for damages.
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A Rastafarian goes to the Supreme Court after a prison shaved his dreadlocks

The question is not whether Damon Landor was mistreated but whether he can sue the individual prison officials and guards for damages.

Appeals court backs ruling requiring full SNAP benefit payments for November

The court ruling is the latest in a weeks-long legal battle over the fate of the nation’s largest public initiative to combat hunger.
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Appeals court backs ruling requiring full SNAP benefit payments for November

The court ruling is the latest in a weeks-long legal battle over the fate of the nation’s largest public initiative to combat hunger.

Senate takes key vote toward ending government shutdown

The deal that split Democrats doesn’t extend expiring ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.
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Senate takes key vote toward ending government shutdown

The deal that split Democrats doesn’t extend expiring ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

More than 10,000 flights delayed in worst day of disruptions since shutdown

More than 2,800 flights were canceled Sunday, while Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the shutdown’s impact on airports is “only going to get worse.”
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More than 10,000 flights delayed in worst day of disruptions since shutdown

More than 2,800 flights were canceled Sunday, while Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the shutdown’s impact on airports is “only going to get worse.”

Senate moves toward deal to end shutdown, but hurdles remain

The proposal under discussion doesn’t include more funding for ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.
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Senate moves toward deal to end shutdown, but hurdles remain

The proposal under discussion doesn’t include more funding for ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

Flight cancellations ‘only going to get worse,’ transportation secretary says

More than 1,400 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.
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Flight cancellations ‘only going to get worse,’ transportation secretary says

More than 1,400 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

Trump administration orders states to pause paying full SNAP benefits

A memo issued by the Agriculture Dept. warns states that if they fail to comply with the new orders, they will face consequences.
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Trump administration orders states to pause paying full SNAP benefits

A memo issued by the Agriculture Dept. warns states that if they fail to comply with the new orders, they will face consequences.

U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on

More than 1,000 flights scheduled for Sunday have been canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.
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U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on

More than 1,000 flights scheduled for Sunday have been canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

Trump demands ACA subsidy changes as Senate remains divided over shutdown

Republicans say any vote on extra Obamacare subsidies would come only after the Senate resumes funding. The president has his own ideas to redirect the health insurance money.
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Trump demands ACA subsidy changes as Senate remains divided over shutdown

Republicans say any vote on extra Obamacare subsidies would come only after the Senate resumes funding. The president has his own ideas to redirect the health insurance money.

A closer look at Trump’s apparent struggles to fight off sleep in the Oval Office

A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open at a recent Oval Office event.
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A closer look at Trump’s apparent struggles to fight off sleep in the Oval Office

A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open at a recent Oval Office event.

Trump urges Senate GOP to give ACA subsidies directly to Americans

Obamacare subsidies have been a sticking point for Democrats. The president wants to send the funds directly to Americans, which would require congressional action.
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Trump urges Senate GOP to give ACA subsidies directly to Americans

Obamacare subsidies have been a sticking point for Democrats. The president wants to send the funds directly to Americans, which would require congressional action.

Democrats swept elections far beyond the big races in referendum on Trump

Beyond the big governors and New York mayor contests, Democrats on Tuesday swept city councils, school boards and county commissions.
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Democrats swept elections far beyond the big races in referendum on Trump

Beyond the big governors and New York mayor contests, Democrats on Tuesday swept city councils, school boards and county commissions.

Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa

In making the announcement, the president repeated claims — which lack any evidence — that White South Africans are being murdered and persecuted.
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Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa

In making the announcement, the president repeated claims — which lack any evidence — that White South Africans are being murdered and persecuted.

Democrats’ election sweep goes far beyond big races — from clerks to coroners

Beyond the big governors and New York mayor contests, Democrats on Tuesday swept city councils, school boards and county commissions.
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Democrats’ election sweep goes far beyond big races — from clerks to coroners

Beyond the big governors and New York mayor contests, Democrats on Tuesday swept city councils, school boards and county commissions.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks order on releasing SNAP benefits

The order pauses, for now, a lower court ruling directing the Trump administration to release November benefits in full on Friday.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks order on releasing SNAP benefits

The order pauses, for now, a lower court ruling directing the Trump administration to release November benefits in full on Friday.

Trump pardons retired New York cop convicted of acting as Chinese agent

The former NYPD officer was sentenced to 18 months in prison in April on charges he stalked a New Jersey couple as part of a Chinese government plot.
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Trump pardons retired New York cop convicted of acting as Chinese agent

The former NYPD officer was sentenced to 18 months in prison in April on charges he stalked a New Jersey couple as part of a Chinese government plot.