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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.
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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.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block order on releasing SNAP benefits

A federal judge had directed the administration to release full benefits for November. The administration is appealing the order.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block order on releasing SNAP benefits

A federal judge had directed the administration to release full benefits for November. The administration is appealing the order.

This North Carolina Democrat can’t win her district. So she’s running as a Republican.

In her crusade against gerrymandering, Kate Barr is challenging her Republican congressman in the GOP primary to make a point.
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This North Carolina Democrat can’t win her district. So she’s running as a Republican.

In her crusade against gerrymandering, Kate Barr is challenging her Republican congressman in the GOP primary to make a point.

Flight cancellations hit major airports on first day of FAA reductions

Airlines have canceled more than 1,000 flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.
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Flight cancellations hit major airports on first day of FAA reductions

Airlines have canceled more than 1,000 flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.

How a backlash to Trump fueled Democratic gains with Latino voters

The president’s deportation policies, along with high prices and changes in who turned out to vote propelled a shift in this year’s election.
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How a backlash to Trump fueled Democratic gains with Latino voters

The president’s deportation policies, along with high prices and changes in who turned out to vote propelled a shift in this year’s election.

Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor with focus on affordability

Elected to the House as a moderate, Elise Stefanik evolved into a fierce Trump defender, and her announcement could set up a faceoff with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).
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Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor with focus on affordability

Elected to the House as a moderate, Elise Stefanik evolved into a fierce Trump defender, and her announcement could set up a faceoff with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce

The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying it is not realistically portraying the country’s diversity and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.
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Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce

The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying it is not realistically portraying the country’s diversity and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.

In Johnson’s district, fury over SNAP, but little blame for him or Trump

People who use SNAP in Mike Johnson’s congressional district wonder why his power hasn’t protected them, but many lay the blame on Washington’s dysfunction.
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In Johnson’s district, fury over SNAP, but little blame for him or Trump

People who use SNAP in Mike Johnson’s congressional district wonder why his power hasn’t protected them, but many lay the blame on Washington’s dysfunction.

Travelers brace for turmoil as flight cuts kick in at major U.S. airports

Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.
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Travelers brace for turmoil as flight cuts kick in at major U.S. airports

Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.

Flight reductions to begin at the nation’s busiest airports on Friday

The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.
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Flight reductions to begin at the nation’s busiest airports on Friday

The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Trump ally Elise Stefanik to announce run for New York governor Friday

Elected to the House as a moderate, Elise Stefanik evolved into a fierce Trump defender, and her announcement could set up a faceoff with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).
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Trump ally Elise Stefanik to announce run for New York governor Friday

Elected to the House as a moderate, Elise Stefanik evolved into a fierce Trump defender, and her announcement could set up a faceoff with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker, top aide awaiting prison

Trump has granted clemency in the opening year of his term to several former elected officials convicted on corruption-related charges.
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Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker, top aide awaiting prison

Trump has granted clemency in the opening year of his term to several former elected officials convicted on corruption-related charges.

Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports

The Supreme Court allowed the administration to move forward for now with a policy requiring passports to show a person’s sex as listed on their birth certificate.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports

The Supreme Court allowed the administration to move forward for now with a policy requiring passports to show a person’s sex as listed on their birth certificate.

Citing shutdown, military won’t participate in NFL Veterans Day events

November is usually filled with “Salute to Service” events featuring the military — but with no government funding, flyovers and honor guards are a no-go this year.
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Citing shutdown, military won’t participate in NFL Veterans Day events

November is usually filled with “Salute to Service” events featuring the military — but with no government funding, flyovers and honor guards are a no-go this year.

Judge orders Trump administration to release full SNAP benefits by Friday

In his ruling, Judge John McConnell said USDA is causing “irreparable harm” by not releasing full funding: “The evidence shows that people will go hungry.”
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Judge orders Trump administration to release full SNAP benefits by Friday

In his ruling, Judge John McConnell said USDA is causing “irreparable harm” by not releasing full funding: “The evidence shows that people will go hungry.”

Senate readies war powers vote to oppose Trump’s Venezuela threats

It’s unclear whether the measure will pass after administration officials have tried to reassure Republicans who signaled they may support the effort.
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Senate readies war powers vote to oppose Trump’s Venezuela threats

It’s unclear whether the measure will pass after administration officials have tried to reassure Republicans who signaled they may support the effort.

Trump, long fixated on ‘fat drug,’ announces deal to lower its price

The president has cited the high cost of GLP-1 drugs, which help with weight loss, as his go-to example in his push to reduce U.S. drug prices.
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Trump, long fixated on ‘fat drug,’ announces deal to lower its price

The president has cited the high cost of GLP-1 drugs, which help with weight loss, as his go-to example in his push to reduce U.S. drug prices.

Trump’s ill-defined nuclear test threat compels a response from Putin

Amid the dangerous back and forth, Moscow rejected U.S. claims it had breached a testing moratorium but said it would assess what preparations would be needed to conduct one.
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Trump’s ill-defined nuclear test threat compels a response from Putin

Amid the dangerous back and forth, Moscow rejected U.S. claims it had breached a testing moratorium but said it would assess what preparations would be needed to conduct one.

Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson

At least five members of Heritage’s antisemitism task force resigned after Roberts defended Carlson’s interview with antisemitic white nationalist Nick Fuentes. 
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Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson

At least five members of Heritage’s antisemitism task force resigned after Roberts defended Carlson’s interview with antisemitic white nationalist Nick Fuentes. 

Ranking the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders

There already are a few standouts among Democrats’ potential 2028 candidates, but the long road to the next presidential contest features plenty of dark horses.
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Ranking the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders

There already are a few standouts among Democrats’ potential 2028 candidates, but the long road to the next presidential contest features plenty of dark horses.

Republicans shaken by election losses — and split on how to fix things

Trump urges GOP to pass legislation to make them unbeatable; Vance says no more ‘infighting.’ Others in the party have different views.
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Republicans shaken by election losses — and split on how to fix things

Trump urges GOP to pass legislation to make them unbeatable; Vance says no more ‘infighting.’ Others in the party have different views.

Maine Democrat won’t run again for House, blames threats, toxic politics

Rep. Jared Golden, whose district is the most pro-Trump in the country represented by a Democrat, says he’s “grown tired of the increasing incivility and plain nastiness” in politics.
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Maine Democrat won’t run again for House, blames threats, toxic politics

Rep. Jared Golden, whose district is the most pro-Trump in the country represented by a Democrat, says he’s “grown tired of the increasing incivility and plain nastiness” in politics.

FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on

The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.
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FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on

The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Supreme Court appears skeptical of legality of most of Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court held arguments on one of the most important cases of its term, testing whether the president has authority to impose wide-ranging tariffs.
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of legality of most of Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court held arguments on one of the most important cases of its term, testing whether the president has authority to impose wide-ranging tariffs.