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Texas National Guard troops are active in Chicago area, military says

Around 200 Texas National Guard soldiers and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard will protect ICE agents and federal property, the military said.
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Texas National Guard troops are active in Chicago area, military says

Around 200 Texas National Guard soldiers and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard will protect ICE agents and federal property, the military said.

Congresswoman-in-limbo Adelita Grijalva on the dilemma she faces

Democratic Rep. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago, but House Republicans refuse to swear her into office.
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Congresswoman-in-limbo Adelita Grijalva on the dilemma she faces

Democratic Rep. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago, but House Republicans refuse to swear her into office.

Trump builds case for deploying National Guard to Chicago, Portland

The president said he would pursue designating antifa a “foreign terrorist organization” and called for Democratic officials in Chicago to be jailed.
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Trump builds case for deploying National Guard to Chicago, Portland

The president said he would pursue designating antifa a “foreign terrorist organization” and called for Democratic officials in Chicago to be jailed.

Bipartisan measure to restrict Trump’s war powers fails in Senate

A bipartisan Senate resolution to restrain Trump’s ability to wage war against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers failed in a 48-51 vote.
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Bipartisan measure to restrict Trump’s war powers fails in Senate

A bipartisan Senate resolution to restrain Trump’s ability to wage war against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers failed in a 48-51 vote.

Supreme Court grapples with lawsuit challenging mail-in ballot rules

The question before the justices was a narrow one — whether an Illinois congressman had met the basic legal threshold to bring his lawsuit — not the law’s legality.
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Supreme Court grapples with lawsuit challenging mail-in ballot rules

The question before the justices was a narrow one — whether an Illinois congressman had met the basic legal threshold to bring his lawsuit — not the law’s legality.

Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.
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Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.

Why Democrats are slow-walking their 2024 autopsy until after the November elections

The party’s chairman has already said it would not include scrutiny of how Joe Biden’s late withdrawal from the race was handled.
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Why Democrats are slow-walking their 2024 autopsy until after the November elections

The party’s chairman has already said it would not include scrutiny of how Joe Biden’s late withdrawal from the race was handled.

Democrats largely stand behind Jay Jones after violent texts

Amid concerns about political violence, some say the party risks looking hypocritical by sticking with the nominee for Virginia attorney general.
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Democrats largely stand behind Jay Jones after violent texts

Amid concerns about political violence, some say the party risks looking hypocritical by sticking with the nominee for Virginia attorney general.

Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should be jailed for response to ICE

Trump, without providing evidence, said Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker should go to jail for “failing to protect” immigration agents.
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Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should be jailed for response to ICE

Trump, without providing evidence, said Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker should go to jail for “failing to protect” immigration agents.

Democrats’ response to Jay Jones violent texts worries some in party

Party leaders are largely standing by their nominee for Virginia attorney general after revelations that he once mused about killing a GOP lawmaker. That concerns some Democrats.
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Democrats’ response to Jay Jones violent texts worries some in party

Party leaders are largely standing by their nominee for Virginia attorney general after revelations that he once mused about killing a GOP lawmaker. That concerns some Democrats.

Why Trump, who declared English the official language, is going to bat for Univision

Trump pressed YouTube to resolve a dispute with the Spanish-language network, the latest example of the president using his position to pressure a media company.
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Why Trump, who declared English the official language, is going to bat for Univision

Trump pressed YouTube to resolve a dispute with the Spanish-language network, the latest example of the president using his position to pressure a media company.

Senate confirms Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas

The Trump ally was confirmed as part of a larger batch of nominees for various executive branch roles, following a change the chamber made to the filibuster rules last month.
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Senate confirms Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas

The Trump ally was confirmed as part of a larger batch of nominees for various executive branch roles, following a change the chamber made to the filibuster rules last month.

Trump administration intervenes to secure woman’s rescue from Gaza

The mother of a U.S. sailor was extracted from the war-ravaged enclave through a quiet, extraordinary collaboration of the U.S., Israeli and Jordanian governments.
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Trump administration intervenes to secure woman’s rescue from Gaza

The mother of a U.S. sailor was extracted from the war-ravaged enclave through a quiet, extraordinary collaboration of the U.S., Israeli and Jordanian governments.

Trump-backed candidate prevails in Tennessee GOP primary for House seat

The president made a late endorsement Friday, backing Republican Matt Van Epps to succeed former Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee).
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Trump-backed candidate prevails in Tennessee GOP primary for House seat

The president made a late endorsement Friday, backing Republican Matt Van Epps to succeed former Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee).

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors

The Colorado case could have wide impact — about 30 states have laws similar laws. It is the first major case of the Supreme Court’s new term, which began Monday.
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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors

The Colorado case could have wide impact — about 30 states have laws similar laws. It is the first major case of the Supreme Court’s new term, which began Monday.

Supreme Court sharply questions law banning conversion therapy

Supreme Court sharpy questions Colorado law that bans efforts to changing minors’ sexual identity, suggesting it violates free speech rights of therapists.
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Supreme Court sharply questions law banning conversion therapy

Supreme Court sharpy questions Colorado law that bans efforts to changing minors’ sexual identity, suggesting it violates free speech rights of therapists.

Live updates: Supreme Court hearing arguments on Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors

The Colorado case could have wide impact — about 30 states have laws similar laws. It is the first major case of the Supreme Court’s new term, which began Monday.
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Live updates: Supreme Court hearing arguments on Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors

The Colorado case could have wide impact — about 30 states have laws similar laws. It is the first major case of the Supreme Court’s new term, which began Monday.

Live updates: Supreme Court to hear arguments on Colorado ban of conversion therapy for minors

The Colorado case could have wide impact — about 30 states have laws similar laws. It is the first major case of the Supreme Court’s new term, which began Monday.
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Live updates: Supreme Court to hear arguments on Colorado ban of conversion therapy for minors

The Colorado case could have wide impact — about 30 states have laws similar laws. It is the first major case of the Supreme Court’s new term, which began Monday.

Why Trump dominates as GOP voters pick House nominee for key Tennessee seat

The president made a late endorsement Friday, backing Republican Matt Van Epps to succeed former Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee).
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Why Trump dominates as GOP voters pick House nominee for key Tennessee seat

The president made a late endorsement Friday, backing Republican Matt Van Epps to succeed former Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee).

Who is Karin Immergut, the judge who ruled against Trump in Portland?

Immergut, appointed to the federal bench by Trump during his first term, has issued two rulings blocking the deployment of National Guard troops, drawing the president’s ire.
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Who is Karin Immergut, the judge who ruled against Trump in Portland?

Immergut, appointed to the federal bench by Trump during his first term, has issued two rulings blocking the deployment of National Guard troops, drawing the president’s ire.

Rep. Wesley Hunt joins race for Senate, seeks to shake up Texas GOP field

His decision adds a new dimension to a primary that has been centered on longtime incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Rep. Wesley Hunt joins race for Senate, seeks to shake up Texas GOP field

His decision adds a new dimension to a primary that has been centered on longtime incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

House Democrat from Trump district draws a liberal primary challenger

Maine state Auditor Matthew Dunlap is challenging Rep. Jared Golden in Maine, promising to “take a harder line” against President Donald Trump in the battleground area.
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House Democrat from Trump district draws a liberal primary challenger

Maine state Auditor Matthew Dunlap is challenging Rep. Jared Golden in Maine, promising to “take a harder line” against President Donald Trump in the battleground area.

Christian therapist seeks right to counsel gay teens to change feelings

The Supreme Court will consider whether therapists’ free speech rights outweigh a law that bans therapy that seeks to change sexual identity. Almost 30 states have such bans.
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Christian therapist seeks right to counsel gay teens to change feelings

The Supreme Court will consider whether therapists’ free speech rights outweigh a law that bans therapy that seeks to change sexual identity. Almost 30 states have such bans.

Trump touts Navy, avoids GOP nominee for governor in Virginia visit

President Donald Trump spoke in Virginia for the first time since his election, but avoided mentioning the state’s race for governor, in which his party trails.
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Trump touts Navy, avoids GOP nominee for governor in Virginia visit

President Donald Trump spoke in Virginia for the first time since his election, but avoided mentioning the state’s race for governor, in which his party trails.