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Surprisingly tough Tennessee election reveals House GOP has base problem

A hard-fought victory in once-safe Republican territory came as polls show conservative support on the wane for GOP congressional majorities.
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Surprisingly tough Tennessee election reveals House GOP has base problem

A hard-fought victory in once-safe Republican territory came as polls show conservative support on the wane for GOP congressional majorities.

Hegseth, citing ‘fog of war,’ says he learned of survivors hours after strike

The defense secretary’s remarks were the most extensive public accounting yet of his involvement in the military’s lethal attack on alleged drug smugglers on Sept. 2.
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Hegseth, citing ‘fog of war,’ says he learned of survivors hours after strike

The defense secretary’s remarks were the most extensive public accounting yet of his involvement in the military’s lethal attack on alleged drug smugglers on Sept. 2.

Pentagon watchdog’s ‘Signalgate’ findings expected within days

The inspector general inquiry centers on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the unclassified commercial messaging app to share highly sensitive U.S. attack plans.
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Pentagon watchdog’s ‘Signalgate’ findings expected within days

The inspector general inquiry centers on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the unclassified commercial messaging app to share highly sensitive U.S. attack plans.

Dell CEO pledges $6.25 billion to ‘Trump accounts’ for American children

The executive and his wife said the donation will seed investment accounts for 25 million children under 10, building off a program launched in Trump’s tax law.
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Dell CEO pledges $6.25 billion to ‘Trump accounts’ for American children

The executive and his wife said the donation will seed investment accounts for 25 million children under 10, building off a program launched in Trump’s tax law.

Trump administration will block SNAP management funds for blue states

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said officials won’t send money to administer food stamps to states that don’t share information about benefits recipients with the federal government.
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Trump administration will block SNAP management funds for blue states

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said officials won’t send money to administer food stamps to states that don’t share information about benefits recipients with the federal government.

Supreme Court sympathetic to antiabortion center in fight over donor names

Free-press advocates have also sided with the center as it seeks to challenge a broad subpoena from state officials.
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Supreme Court sympathetic to antiabortion center in fight over donor names

Free-press advocates have also sided with the center as it seeks to challenge a broad subpoena from state officials.

Dell CEO pledges $6 billion to ‘Trump accounts’ for American children

The CEO and his wife said they would donate the money to seed investment accounts for 25 million American children under 10, building off a program launched in Trump’s tax law.
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Dell CEO pledges $6 billion to ‘Trump accounts’ for American children

The CEO and his wife said they would donate the money to seed investment accounts for 25 million American children under 10, building off a program launched in Trump’s tax law.

‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher slams Hegseth post joking about boat strike

Hegseth, who is under pressure over his order to kill the entire crew of a suspected smuggling vessel, shared a doctored image of the well-known children’s book on social media.
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‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher slams Hegseth post joking about boat strike

Hegseth, who is under pressure over his order to kill the entire crew of a suspected smuggling vessel, shared a doctored image of the well-known children’s book on social media.

Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in Trump country

The surprisingly competitive race in Tennessee’s ruby-red 7th Congressional District is a high-profile test of voters’ attitudes about the president’s agenda.
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Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in Trump country

The surprisingly competitive race in Tennessee’s ruby-red 7th Congressional District is a high-profile test of voters’ attitudes about the president’s agenda.

Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund

Trump justified his sweeping tariffs by calling the U.S. trade deficit a “national emergency.” Costco’s suit alleges his signature economic policy is unlawful.
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Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund

Trump justified his sweeping tariffs by calling the U.S. trade deficit a “national emergency.” Costco’s suit alleges his signature economic policy is unlawful.

Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in Trump Country

The surprisingly competitive race in Tennessee’s ruby-red 7th Congressional District is a high-profile test of voters’ attitudes about the president’s agenda.
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Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in Trump Country

The surprisingly competitive race in Tennessee’s ruby-red 7th Congressional District is a high-profile test of voters’ attitudes about the president’s agenda.

Hegseth’s ‘Franklin the Turtle’ boat strike meme draws publisher’s rebuke

Hegseth, who is under pressure over his order to kill the entire crew of a suspected smuggling vessel, shared a doctored image of the well-known children’s book on social media.
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Hegseth’s ‘Franklin the Turtle’ boat strike meme draws publisher’s rebuke

Hegseth, who is under pressure over his order to kill the entire crew of a suspected smuggling vessel, shared a doctored image of the well-known children’s book on social media.

GOP faces a familiar dilemma: What to do about Obamacare?

Republicans are racing to craft health care plans ahead of a planned vote, as the deadline looms to act on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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GOP faces a familiar dilemma: What to do about Obamacare?

Republicans are racing to craft health care plans ahead of a planned vote, as the deadline looms to act on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies.

White House says Trump got MRI for ‘preventive’ cardiovascular check-up

The 79-year-old president also underwent imaging for abdominal health, and he “remains in excellent overall health,” Trump’s physician said.
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White House says Trump got MRI for ‘preventive’ cardiovascular check-up

The 79-year-old president also underwent imaging for abdominal health, and he “remains in excellent overall health,” Trump’s physician said.

Lawmakers spoke privately to Trump’s top general after boat strike revelations

The call between Gen. Dan Caine and leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees occurred as both panels opened inquiries into the Sept. 2 attack.
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Lawmakers spoke privately to Trump’s top general after boat strike revelations

The call between Gen. Dan Caine and leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees occurred as both panels opened inquiries into the Sept. 2 attack.

Appeals court rules Trump prosecutor appointment violates law

The first appeals court to rule on the issue of interim appointments of U.S. attorneys goes against Trump. The ruling could shape other cases pending nationwide.
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Appeals court rules Trump prosecutor appointment violates law

The first appeals court to rule on the issue of interim appointments of U.S. attorneys goes against Trump. The ruling could shape other cases pending nationwide.

GOP faces a familiar dilemma: What to do about Obamacare? 

Republicans are racing to craft health-care plans ahead of a planned vote, as deadline looms on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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GOP faces a familiar dilemma: What to do about Obamacare? 

Republicans are racing to craft health-care plans ahead of a planned vote, as deadline looms on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies.

The forgotten court case that let billionaires spend big on elections

While Citizens United became shorthand for unlimited political spending, SpeechNow never even made it to the Supreme Court but made super PACs a reality.
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The forgotten court case that let billionaires spend big on elections

While Citizens United became shorthand for unlimited political spending, SpeechNow never even made it to the Supreme Court but made super PACs a reality.

What we know about the National Guard shooting in D.C.

One victim has died and one remains hospitalized. Authorities are still examining the motives of the suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national who helped the CIA.
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What we know about the National Guard shooting in D.C.

One victim has died and one remains hospitalized. Authorities are still examining the motives of the suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national who helped the CIA.

Trump says Hegseth told him he didn’t order killing of boat crew

The president also said he would not have wanted a second strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, which occurred after U.S. forces realized the initial attack left two survivors, as The Post reported.
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Trump says Hegseth told him he didn’t order killing of boat crew

The president also said he would not have wanted a second strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, which occurred after U.S. forces realized the initial attack left two survivors, as The Post reported.

Hegseth conscripts the Pentagon for Trump’s ‘retribution campaign’

In threatening to deploy the military justice system against Democrats, Hegseth has joined Trump’s norm-shattering bid to punish political foes.
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Hegseth conscripts the Pentagon for Trump’s ‘retribution campaign’

In threatening to deploy the military justice system against Democrats, Hegseth has joined Trump’s norm-shattering bid to punish political foes.

In Houston suburbs, Abbott’s attacks on CAIR unnerve Muslim residents

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) designated CAIR — a Muslim advocacy and civil rights group — a “foreign terrorist” group, along with the Muslim Brotherhood.
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In Houston suburbs, Abbott’s attacks on CAIR unnerve Muslim residents

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) designated CAIR — a Muslim advocacy and civil rights group — a “foreign terrorist” group, along with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Congressional committees to scrutinize U.S. killing of boat strike survivors

The Senate and House armed services committees’ pledge followed a Washington Post report revealing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that a U.S. strike leave no survivors.
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Congressional committees to scrutinize U.S. killing of boat strike survivors

The Senate and House armed services committees’ pledge followed a Washington Post report revealing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that a U.S. strike leave no survivors.

As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention

The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”
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As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention

The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”

Trump says he has ordered closure of Venezuelan airspace

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan airspace was closed in its entirety, amid growing U.S. threats to attack the South American nation.
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Trump says he has ordered closure of Venezuelan airspace

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan airspace was closed in its entirety, amid growing U.S. threats to attack the South American nation.

Senate committee vows ‘vigorous oversight’ in killing of boat strike survivors

The Republican-led committee’s pledge came after The Post reported that the defense secretary ordered that a U.S. strike on an alleged narcotics boat leave no survivors.
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Senate committee vows ‘vigorous oversight’ in killing of boat strike survivors

The Republican-led committee’s pledge came after The Post reported that the defense secretary ordered that a U.S. strike on an alleged narcotics boat leave no survivors.

He reunited families separated under Trump. Now he’s running for Congress.

Jonathan White, a longtime civil servant who fought Trump officials’ efforts to separate migrant families, says Democrats must do more to combat the president.
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He reunited families separated under Trump. Now he’s running for Congress.

Jonathan White, a longtime civil servant who fought Trump officials’ efforts to separate migrant families, says Democrats must do more to combat the president.

U.S. halts all asylum decisions, pauses visas for Afghan nationals

The decisions come a day after President Donald Trump vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” among other threats.
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U.S. halts all asylum decisions, pauses visas for Afghan nationals

The decisions come a day after President Donald Trump vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” among other threats.

Suspected National Guard attacker will face murder charge, prosecutor says

The death of one of the two National Guard members shot in downtown D.C. spurred the upgraded charge agains the suspect as the act of violence sparked a nationwide investigation.
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Suspected National Guard attacker will face murder charge, prosecutor says

The death of one of the two National Guard members shot in downtown D.C. spurred the upgraded charge agains the suspect as the act of violence sparked a nationwide investigation.

D.C. police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack

If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in the District since their arrival.
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D.C. police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack

If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in the District since their arrival.