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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”

Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene breakup shakes MAGA: ‘Mom and Dad are separated’

In Greene’s Georgia congressional district, much of the MAGA base has her back against Trump, who has called her a “traitor.”
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Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene breakup shakes MAGA: ‘Mom and Dad are separated’

In Greene’s Georgia congressional district, much of the MAGA base has her back against Trump, who has called her a “traitor.”

They retired from the government. Now they’re back, protecting forests Trump abandoned.

The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump. Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.
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They retired from the government. Now they’re back, protecting forests Trump abandoned.

The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump. Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.

In surprise shift, Democrats are ahead in redistricting fight

After early redistricting wins, Trump faces setbacks over maps for Texas, Indiana and other Republican-led states, frustrating his allies.
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In surprise shift, Democrats are ahead in redistricting fight

After early redistricting wins, Trump faces setbacks over maps for Texas, Indiana and other Republican-led states, frustrating his allies.

U.S. pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits Kyiv

The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal and giving a top military official an unusual diplomatic assignment.
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U.S. pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits Kyiv

The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal and giving a top military official an unusual diplomatic assignment.

House Ethics opens investigation into Republican Rep. Cory Mills

The panel will probe multiple controversies Mills (R-Florida) has faced since joining the House, including allegations he benefited from federal weapons contracts.
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House Ethics opens investigation into Republican Rep. Cory Mills

The panel will probe multiple controversies Mills (R-Florida) has faced since joining the House, including allegations he benefited from federal weapons contracts.

Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar

The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.
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Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar

The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.

Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Powell, renewing attacks on Fed chair

Trump also seemed to pressure Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to somehow convince Powell to lower interest rates further — or be fired himself.
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Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Powell, renewing attacks on Fed chair

Trump also seemed to pressure Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to somehow convince Powell to lower interest rates further — or be fired himself.

Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer announces run for California governor

Steyer, who has a history of spending heavily on political causes, launched his campaign pledging to make the state more affordable.
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Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer announces run for California governor

Steyer, who has a history of spending heavily on political causes, launched his campaign pledging to make the state more affordable.

Since Khashoggi’s killing, here’s how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed

After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.
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Since Khashoggi’s killing, here’s how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed

After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.

Only lawmaker to vote no on Epstein files calls it a ‘principled’ stand

Rep. Clay Higgins, an outspoken Trump supporter, said he was “‘NO’ on this bill from the beginning,” arguing that innocent people will be hurt by the disclosures.
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Only lawmaker to vote no on Epstein files calls it a ‘principled’ stand

Rep. Clay Higgins, an outspoken Trump supporter, said he was “‘NO’ on this bill from the beginning,” arguing that innocent people will be hurt by the disclosures.

Who attended the White House dinner for Mohammed bin Salman

As candles flickered and a piano played in the East Room, leaders of the United States’ biggest companies signaled they were open for business with Saudi Arabia.
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Who attended the White House dinner for Mohammed bin Salman

As candles flickered and a piano played in the East Room, leaders of the United States’ biggest companies signaled they were open for business with Saudi Arabia.

House Republicans fail in bid to censure Plaskett over Epstein texts

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), who introduced the resolution, said it was “beyond comprehension” that Plaskett would communicate with Epstein during a hearing.
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House Republicans fail in bid to censure Plaskett over Epstein texts

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), who introduced the resolution, said it was “beyond comprehension” that Plaskett would communicate with Epstein during a hearing.

Since Khashoggi killing, here’s how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed

After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.
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Since Khashoggi killing, here’s how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed

After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.

Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

The de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.
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Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

The de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.

Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected

Administration officials say South Africa has “significant means” to fund a promising new drug, lenacapavir, on its own. Critics call the move self-defeating.
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Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected

Administration officials say South Africa has “significant means” to fund a promising new drug, lenacapavir, on its own. Critics call the move self-defeating.

Before House vote, bill’s supporters push for release of Epstein files

An expected successful vote will send the legislation to the Senate, where pressure is mounting to compel the Justice Department to release more documents.
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Before House vote, bill’s supporters push for release of Epstein files

An expected successful vote will send the legislation to the Senate, where pressure is mounting to compel the Justice Department to release more documents.

Saudi crown prince to meet Trump in White House, shedding pariah status

The de facto Saudi ruler was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.
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Saudi crown prince to meet Trump in White House, shedding pariah status

The de facto Saudi ruler was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.

Trump faces a splintering GOP — and rare dissent from his party

The House of Representatives on Tuesday will vote to release additional investigation files related to the deceased sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump faces a splintering GOP — and rare dissent from his party

The House of Representatives on Tuesday will vote to release additional investigation files related to the deceased sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.

Larry Summers stepping back from ‘public commitments’ over Epstein emails

A longtime Democratic adviser, Summers has had significant influence over economic policymaking for decades.
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Larry Summers stepping back from ‘public commitments’ over Epstein emails

A longtime Democratic adviser, Summers has had significant influence over economic policymaking for decades.

The conservative group courting young Black voters

A conservative group tied to Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA showed up for homecoming this year at Howard University, a historically Black institution in Washington, D.C. How that visit went and what it says about national politics.
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The conservative group courting young Black voters

A conservative group tied to Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA showed up for homecoming this year at Howard University, a historically Black institution in Washington, D.C. How that visit went and what it says about national politics.

Trump says he would sign measure to release Epstein files if it comes to him

It is unclear whether the Senate would take up the measure if the House passes it. Trump would also need to sign the legislation to compel the documents’ release.
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Trump says he would sign measure to release Epstein files if it comes to him

It is unclear whether the Senate would take up the measure if the House passes it. Trump would also need to sign the legislation to compel the documents’ release.

Fight over abortion could doom Congress’s health care plans

Republicans are demanding a change to expiring ACA subsidies to strengthen abortion restrictions. Democrats say it’s a non-starter.
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Fight over abortion could doom Congress’s health care plans

Republicans are demanding a change to expiring ACA subsidies to strengthen abortion restrictions. Democrats say it’s a non-starter.

In shift, Trump says House should vote to release Epstein files

Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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In shift, Trump says House should vote to release Epstein files

Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Despite Trump’s ire, House gaining support on Epstein files vote

Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Despite Trump’s ire, House gaining support on Epstein files vote

Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

GOP-led Epstein probe in House creates political friendly fire for Trump

The Republican side of the committee investigating Epstein has kept pushing out troves of emails and documents, and Trump’s name keeps coming up.
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GOP-led Epstein probe in House creates political friendly fire for Trump

The Republican side of the committee investigating Epstein has kept pushing out troves of emails and documents, and Trump’s name keeps coming up.

GOP plans to replace Obamacare have failed. Here’s what lawmakers propose now.

Lawmakers are racing toward a mid-December deadline, with Republicans hoping to present side-by-side legislation with Democrats’ plan to extend ACA subsidies.
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GOP plans to replace Obamacare have failed. Here’s what lawmakers propose now.

Lawmakers are racing toward a mid-December deadline, with Republicans hoping to present side-by-side legislation with Democrats’ plan to extend ACA subsidies.

Muslim mayor, Jewish voters, Trump rage. London’s lessons for Mamdani.

As a fellow Muslim governing a financial capital for the past decade, London’s Sadiq Khan offers precedents and cautions for New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
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Muslim mayor, Jewish voters, Trump rage. London’s lessons for Mamdani.

As a fellow Muslim governing a financial capital for the past decade, London’s Sadiq Khan offers precedents and cautions for New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.