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2 years ago

Cindy Holscher wins in Kansas, holding governor's office for Democrats

1 hour ago

Spy scandal / Hegseth's future / Are we still at war with Iran?

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Senator-elect Scott Colom's win in Mississippi is a history-making political upset. He's not only the first Democrat to win a senate seat in the state since 1982 but he'll also be the state's first Black U.S. senator since the 1870s.

1 hour ago

Cindy Holscher wins in Kansas, holding governor's office for Democrats

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Democrats want to stop Trump's arch, golf course and more. What are their options?

7 hours ago

Witnesses describe the D.C. shooting that left 1 dead, 4 injured

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Colom wins Mississippi Senate race. And, White House warns Dems over future probes

12 hours ago

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

14 hours ago

El-Sayed's message to Trump: 'There's a lot we could work on'

8 hours ago

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

14 hours ago

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

14 hours ago

How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from DA to Mississippi's Democratic U.S. senator

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White House warns Trump probes could be criminal. Rep. Robert Garcia won't back down

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Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country

1 day ago

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?

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day 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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