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2 years ago

How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from district attorney to Mississippi's Democratic US Senator

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El-Sayed says Dems need to earn their mandate and take 'righteous risks'

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At least 23 states considered laws governing ICE and schools this year

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A blue wave helped offset for now a falling tally of Black members in the U.S. House

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Senators don't always share bill text online before votes. They should, advocates say

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Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country

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Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race

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Rep. Jim Jordan will lead House Republicans next year. What's his leadership style?

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Kennedy relatives join the fight against Trump's arch, alleging harm to JFK's grave

19 hours ago

Following big Democratic wins, these swing voters are looking for results

21 hours ago

House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U.K. attacks

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An Iran-backed trio is accused of plotting attacks on a U.K. base hosting U.S. jets

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Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley says voters want 'checks and balances' in government

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Swatters are using AI voices to deceive 911 dispatchers, and it's only getting worse

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Both sides now? Critics slam DOJ moves to dismiss convictions of Trump allies

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House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth

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Supreme Court seems split over federal agencies' ability to fine for law violations

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House set to vote to impeach Hegseth. And, SCOTUS allows border wall work to proceed

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Why did California's billionaire tax fail to surf the blue wave?

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House GOP elects Jim Jordan as new leader as the party looks to rebuild from midterms

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The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?

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California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats

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Will Secretary Pete Hegseth pay the price for the Iran war?

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Iran denies it was behind cyber fridge attacks targeting France

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