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Big Senate race takes shape in North Carolina, and other primary night takeaways

New congressional maps are debuting in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
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Big Senate race takes shape in North Carolina, and other primary night takeaways

New congressional maps are debuting in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick to appear before House panel investigating Epstein

Lutnick, who was once Jeffrey Epstein’s neighbor, will voluntarily sit for an interview before the House Oversight Committee, its chairman said.
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick to appear before House panel investigating Epstein

Lutnick, who was once Jeffrey Epstein’s neighbor, will voluntarily sit for an interview before the House Oversight Committee, its chairman said.

State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures

At least three U.S. embassies have closed since the Trump administration warned Americans in 14 countries to “LEAVE NOW” as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.
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State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures

At least three U.S. embassies have closed since the Trump administration warned Americans in 14 countries to “LEAVE NOW” as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.

Justice Dept. reverses course and seeks to defend orders targeting law firms

The Trump administration had moved to drop its defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders sanctioning law firms. A day later, it abruptly backpedaled.
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Justice Dept. reverses course and seeks to defend orders targeting law firms

The Trump administration had moved to drop its defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders sanctioning law firms. A day later, it abruptly backpedaled.

White House rationale for war keeps shifting

The president and top aides have offered varying justifications for attacking Iran — from regime change to preemption to eliminating its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.
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White House rationale for war keeps shifting

The president and top aides have offered varying justifications for attacking Iran — from regime change to preemption to eliminating its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.

White House offers shifting rationales for war with Iran

From regime change to nuclear weapons, preemption to ballistic missiles, Trump’s top aides are retroactively making a broad case for a war of the president’s choosing.
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White House offers shifting rationales for war with Iran

From regime change to nuclear weapons, preemption to ballistic missiles, Trump’s top aides are retroactively making a broad case for a war of the president’s choosing.

How Trump assassination attempts played into his decision to attack Iran

President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: “I got him before he got me.”
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How Trump assassination attempts played into his decision to attack Iran

President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: “I got him before he got me.”

What Tuesday’s big midterm contests will reveal about Trump and Democrats

New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
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What Tuesday’s big midterm contests will reveal about Trump and Democrats

New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.

Highlights of the Clintons’ videotaped Epstein depositions

Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.
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Highlights of the Clintons’ videotaped Epstein depositions

Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.

Supreme Court sides with Christian parents in battle over school trans policies

At issue is a California law prohibiting school policies that require employees to report students’ sexual orientation and gender identity to parents.
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Supreme Court sides with Christian parents in battle over school trans policies

At issue is a California law prohibiting school policies that require employees to report students’ sexual orientation and gender identity to parents.

Justice Dept. abandons defense of orders targeting law firms

President Donald Trump’s executive orders imposing sanctions on several law firms had been struck down by judges. His administration is abandoning its appeals.
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Justice Dept. abandons defense of orders targeting law firms

President Donald Trump’s executive orders imposing sanctions on several law firms had been struck down by judges. His administration is abandoning its appeals.

Supreme Court sides with parents in legal battle over notification for trans students

At issue is a California law prohibiting school policies that require employees to report students’ sexual orientation and gender identity to parents.
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Supreme Court sides with parents in legal battle over notification for trans students

At issue is a California law prohibiting school policies that require employees to report students’ sexual orientation and gender identity to parents.

Trump to attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner after years of boycotts

The president, who has skipped the event throughout his presidency, said he accepted the invitation after being asked “very nicely.”
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Trump to attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner after years of boycotts

The president, who has skipped the event throughout his presidency, said he accepted the invitation after being asked “very nicely.”

U.S. won’t rule out sending ground troops into Iran

The Pentagon is bracing for more casualties as it wages a massive campaign to eliminate Tehran’s arsenal but acknowledged that U.S. forces cannot intercept all incoming fire.
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U.S. won’t rule out sending ground troops into Iran

The Pentagon is bracing for more casualties as it wages a massive campaign to eliminate Tehran’s arsenal but acknowledged that U.S. forces cannot intercept all incoming fire.

Supreme Court weighs whether smoking weed can eliminate your right to a gun

The issue before the court is whether the law meets a strict Second Amendment standard that any gun restriction must be consistent with the “Nation’s historical tradition.”
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Supreme Court weighs whether smoking weed can eliminate your right to a gun

The issue before the court is whether the law meets a strict Second Amendment standard that any gun restriction must be consistent with the “Nation’s historical tradition.”

House panel releases videos of Clinton depositions in Epstein investigation

Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.
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House panel releases videos of Clinton depositions in Epstein investigation

Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.

Oil prices soar amid worries of sustained war in Iran

The war in the Mideast has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up gas prices and raise the cost of other goods.
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Oil prices soar amid worries of sustained war in Iran

The war in the Mideast has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up gas prices and raise the cost of other goods.

FBI probing whether Iran attack motivated Austin shooter who killed 2

Authorities are investigating whether the shooter who killed 2 people and wounded 14 others was motivated by the U.S. attack on Iran.
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FBI probing whether Iran attack motivated Austin shooter who killed 2

Authorities are investigating whether the shooter who killed 2 people and wounded 14 others was motivated by the U.S. attack on Iran.

U.S. troops killed amid Iranian counterattack, fueling air defense fears

U.S. forces say they have hit 1,000 targets over the past two days in a race to take out Iran’s ability to threaten American personnel and allies across the Middle East.
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U.S. troops killed amid Iranian counterattack, fueling air defense fears

U.S. forces say they have hit 1,000 targets over the past two days in a race to take out Iran’s ability to threaten American personnel and allies across the Middle East.

Trump leaves room to claim victory — or avoid blame — in recorded Iran strike messages

Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.
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Trump leaves room to claim victory — or avoid blame — in recorded Iran strike messages

Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.

A Texas Senate race is testing Democrats’ stomach for race and gender fights

Latino voters will probably decide the primary contest between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico -- two rising stars who are stylistic opposites.
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A Texas Senate race is testing Democrats’ stomach for race and gender fights

Latino voters will probably decide the primary contest between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico -- two rising stars who are stylistic opposites.

Trump subpoena, administration probes taking shape, House Democrats say

If they take control of the chamber after the midterms, Democrats are planning to summon Trump to testify and launch an array of probes of the administration.
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Trump subpoena, administration probes taking shape, House Democrats say

If they take control of the chamber after the midterms, Democrats are planning to summon Trump to testify and launch an array of probes of the administration.

Trump’s attack on Iran risks alienating war-weary supporters

Approaching midterm elections and a growing battle over the party’s post-Trump identity heighten the political stakes of military action.
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Trump’s attack on Iran risks alienating war-weary supporters

Approaching midterm elections and a growing battle over the party’s post-Trump identity heighten the political stakes of military action.

In Black History Month, Trump casts racial progress as largely settled

The centennial of what became Black History Month offered a microcosm of President Donald Trump’s views on race and progress.
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In Black History Month, Trump casts racial progress as largely settled

The centennial of what became Black History Month offered a microcosm of President Donald Trump’s views on race and progress.

Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran

Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.
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Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran

Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.

Trump: ‘Freedom’ for Iran is goal of ‘major military operation’

The president spoke to The Washington Post early Saturday after announcing that the U.S. had begun striking Iran to bring about regime change.
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Trump: ‘Freedom’ for Iran is goal of ‘major military operation’

The president spoke to The Washington Post early Saturday after announcing that the U.S. had begun striking Iran to bring about regime change.

In tragedy-torn Uvalde, it’s a scandal-ridden incumbent or ‘the AK Guy’

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) is accused of having an affair with an aide who later killed herself. His primary challenger, Brandon Herrera, is running on a pro-gun platform.
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In tragedy-torn Uvalde, it’s a scandal-ridden incumbent or ‘the AK Guy’

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) is accused of having an affair with an aide who later killed herself. His primary challenger, Brandon Herrera, is running on a pro-gun platform.

In Texas, Trump revels in playing kingmaker but has yet to crown a candidate

All three leading Republican candidates attended Trump’s rally, “Apprentice”-style, in a staging befitting of the former reality-television host.
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In Texas, Trump revels in playing kingmaker but has yet to crown a candidate

All three leading Republican candidates attended Trump’s rally, “Apprentice”-style, in a staging befitting of the former reality-television host.

Bill Clinton tells GOP-led panel he had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes

The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.
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Bill Clinton tells GOP-led panel he had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes

The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.

Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned

In a concession to preserve its longstanding relationship with the military, Scouting America also will deny entry to transgender children.
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Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned

In a concession to preserve its longstanding relationship with the military, Scouting America also will deny entry to transgender children.

Bill Clinton being deposed by Republican-led panel on ties to Epstein

The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.
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Bill Clinton being deposed by Republican-led panel on ties to Epstein

The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.

Fed seeks to block Justice Dept. subpoenas in Powell probe

The Federal Reserve is asking a court to throw out subpoenas issued as part of the Justice Department’s inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell.
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Fed seeks to block Justice Dept. subpoenas in Powell probe

The Federal Reserve is asking a court to throw out subpoenas issued as part of the Justice Department’s inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell.

U.S. blocking Maduro from money to pay for his defense, lawyers say

Lawyers for Nicolás Maduro asked a judge to dismiss the narco-terrorism case against him, accusing the administration of preventing him from funding a defense.
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U.S. blocking Maduro from money to pay for his defense, lawyers say

Lawyers for Nicolás Maduro asked a judge to dismiss the narco-terrorism case against him, accusing the administration of preventing him from funding a defense.