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Michigan Democrat hosting Trump impeachment-focused town halls

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) is set to host town halls in Detroit this weekend focused on the impeachment of President Trump, his office announced....

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Buttigieg warns Democrats returning to past status quo would fail

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in an interview on Tuesday that a call from Democrats to return to a past status quo would be...

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What to watch for as Trump meets Canada's Carney for first time

Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump amid an...

06.05.2025 6

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Schakowsky won't seek reelection to House seat in 2026

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) announced on Monday that she won’t seek another term in Congress in the midterms, teeing up an open race for the seat...

06.05.2025 10

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Ocasio-Cortez keeps Democrats in suspense over next move

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is keeping Democrats in suspense as speculation swirls about her next career move. The star progressive...

05.05.2025 8

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Reporter informs State spokesperson of Rubio's new role during briefing

A reporter was the one to inform a State Department spokesperson during a briefing Thursday that President Trump had tapped Secretary of State Marco...

02.05.2025 20

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5 takeaways from Trump NewsNation town hall

President Trump on Wednesday called in to NewsNation for a town hall program marking the first 100-day milestone of his second term in the Oval...

01.05.2025 10

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Trump compliments Whitmer at Michigan event

President Trump offered a compliment to Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during a stop at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in her state on...

30.04.2025 3

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Nearly half give Trump failing grade for first 100 days in office: NPR survey

Nearly half of Americans think President Trump deserves a failing grade for the first 100 days of his second term in office, according to a poll...

29.04.2025 10

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Jalen Hurts absent as Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win with Trump at White House

Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts was a notable absence during the Philadelphia Eagles' visit to the White House on Monday as the team celebrated their NFL...

29.04.2025 7

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Trump embarks on media blitz to mark first 100 days of second term

President Trump is kicking off a media blitz this week to mark the first 100 days of his second term in the White House. Trump is expected to take a...

28.04.2025 7

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Democrats embrace the f-bomb

Democrats are embracing the f-bomb in congressional campaign messaging as they seek to tap into their party’s anger. In recent weeks, a number of...

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5 takeaways from Trump’s wide-ranging Time interview

President Trump sat down this week for a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine, talking about the possibility of a third term, territorial...

25.04.2025 3

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White House responds to NPR report on search for Hegseth replacement: 'FAKE NEWS'

The White House on Monday blasted an NPR report that a search was underway for a new Pentagon chief as "fake news" following new reporting about...

21.04.2025 2

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Trump floats wider IRS tax exemption crackdown

President Trump on Thursday floated a wider crackdown on tax-exempt entities after his administration asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to...

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Trump says US-Ukraine minerals deal could be signed this month

President Trump on Thursday said he expects to sign a minerals agreement with Ukraine in the coming days, weeks after an expected deal signing was...

17.04.2025 1

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Harris would lead California governor primary, but half say she shouldn't run: Poll

Former Vice President Kamala Harris leads in a hypothetical gubernatorial primary in her home state of California, according to a new poll, but half...

17.04.2025 10

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Biden says Trump administration has 'done so much damage' since taking office

Former President Biden said the Trump administration has “done so much damage and so much destruction” since taking office, accusing the White...

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White House on tariff deal with Beijing: 'The ball is in China's court'

President Trump is open to a deal with Beijing on tariffs, but “the ball is in China’s court" amid the global superpowers' trade battle, the White...

15.04.2025 2

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Trump has vowed to bring down housing costs. What is his administration doing?

President Trump returned to the White House with pledges to address the housing shortage and affordability crisis. But his moves to crack down on...

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US-China tariff battle fuels questions about Trump's endgame

President Trump's escalating tariff battle with China is rattling the global economy and raising questions about how the standoff will end.   Trump...

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White House responds to Supreme Court ruling on mistaken deportation

The White House on Friday responded to the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Trump administration must “facilitate” the return of a Maryland man...

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Vance slams McConnell: Votes show 'political pettiness'

Vice President Vance on Tuesday slammed former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) for voting against President Trump’s pick for a top...

08.04.2025 2

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Abbott sets November special election to replace Sylvester Turner in House

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday set the date for a Nov. 4 special election to fill the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D-Texas) House seat,...

08.04.2025 3

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Democrats see growing number of young progressive challengers

A growing number of Democratic incumbents are facing primary challenges from younger progressives, underscoring generational and ideological rifts...

06.04.2025 6

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Boebert appears to confuse Oliver Stone with Roger Stone during JFK records hearing

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) appeared to confuse Oliver Stone, an American filmmaker and a witness before House lawmakers on Tuesday, with political...

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Democrats decry 'sloppy and rushed' release of JFK files during task force hearing

House Democrats on Tuesday decried the Trump administration’s rollout of records related to the 1963 assassination of former President Kennedy,...

02.04.2025 9

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Trump approval rating dips: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dipped slightly in new polling just more than two months into his second term. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll...

01.04.2025 8

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Harris pleaded with Biden for speedy endorsement

Former Vice President Harris pleaded with ex-President Biden to endorse her White House bid on the same day as his historic move to end his 2024...

31.03.2025 10

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Trump on whether Russia is dragging its feet on Ukraine deal: 'Could be'

President Trump has said he believes Russia wants a close to its war with Ukraine, but that Moscow “could be” dragging its feet on a deal to that...

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GOP grapples with mounting frustration over DOGE cuts

Republicans are facing mounting voter frustration with Trump administration cuts made under tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government...

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Democrats see lines of attack form against Trump on economy

Democrats see a political opportunity in the mounting frustration over President Trump’s handling of the economy.  New polls have shown signs of...

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California governor raises questions with ‘This is Gavin Newsom’ podcast

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) new podcast hosting prominent supporters of President Trump is raising questions about his political strategy as...

16.03.2025 10

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Trump suggests federal government take over DC if local leaders 'can't do the job'

President Trump on Friday suggested that the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., if the national capital’s administration...

15.03.2025 20

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Progressives sound alarm over detention of Palestinian activist

Progressives have emerged as the most aggressive voices condemning the detention of Palestinian activist and U.S. green card-holder Mahmoud Khalil,...

12.03.2025 10

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Trump says he wanted to 'help' Mexico and Canada 'to a certain extent' by pausing tariffs

President Trump said he wanted to “help” Mexico and Canada with his delay of some tariffs against Canada and Mexico until early next month. Asked...

07.03.2025 10

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Slotkin emerges as bright spot for Democrats in night marked by chaos

Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s (D-Mich.) speech late Tuesday was a bright spot for Democrats in a night that saw the party criticized for its chaotic...

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Trump pleads with people of Greenland to join the US

President Trump on Tuesday said he’d welcome the people of Greenland to join the U.S. as he stressed that “I think we’re going to get” the...

05.03.2025 10

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Trump's federal shake-up sparks concerns among election experts

Election experts are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s wide-reaching changes to the federal bureaucracy, which is impacting the...

04.03.2025 8

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Vance knocks Zelensky for ‘sense of entitlement’ after Oval Office spat

Vice President JD Vance on Monday knocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for "a certain sense of entitlement" during a clash with the Kyiv...

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California waits for Harris decision in governor’s race

Suspense over whether former Vice President Kamala Harris will jump into California’s 2028 gubernatorial race is effectively freezing the field in...

01.03.2025 9

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5 governor races to watch as 2026 takes shape

Gubernatorial races are creeping into the spotlight as attention turns toward 2026, when three dozen governors’ mansions will be up for grabs....

27.02.2025 20

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Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid

Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, taking another crack at elected office after his long-shot bid for the White House in...

25.02.2025 10

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Trump holds 52-percent approval rating after first month in office

President Trump holds a 52-percent approval rating in new polling after his first month back in the Oval Office. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found...

24.02.2025 3

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Democrats struggle to reverse Trump's gains with Latinos

Democrats are struggling to reverse the rightward shift among Latino voters seen in November, when President Trump made significant gains with the...

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Ramaswamy set to launch Ohio governor bid on Feb. 24

Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is set to launch his expected 2026 run for Ohio governor next Monday, The Hill has learned. After...

17.02.2025 2

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Democratic governors diverge on how to handle Trump

Democratic governors are diverging in their approaches to President Trump amid mounting speculation that some of them are gunning for the White House...

16.02.2025 2

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Kamala Harris is Democratic frontrunner for California governor in 2026: Poll

Former Vice President Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner for governor of California if she jumped into the Golden State’s 2026 race to...

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DeWine picks ex-Ohio State football coach for lieutenant governor

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday that he’s selecting ex-Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel to be the Buckeye State’s next...

10.02.2025 10

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GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats

Republican gains in voter registration are raising red flags for Democrats in key states, underscoring the inroads the GOP made across the country in...

08.02.2025 5

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