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Republican Senate candidate: Voters say 'it's embarrassing' to be from Minnesota

Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya, a former sportscaster, said Wednesday that voters told her it was “embarrassing” to be from Minnesota,...

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Board votes to close Kennedy Center during renovations

The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted for the second time Thursday to close the building for renovations, according to...

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Jayden Daniels representative tells LSU it can't use QB's name, image and likeness

Attorneys representing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels warned Louisiana State University (LSU) that the school can no longer use his...

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5 things to know about David Crowley

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's surprising win in this week's Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, where recent polling had shown...

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Haley Stevens: 'The voters voted, we've got to move on'

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Wednesday said it is time to "move on," after she was defeated in Michigan's Senate Democratic primary last week....

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NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke retires, logging 549 days in space

Mike Fincke, the NASA astronaut with the fourth highest accumulated space time — at 549 days — has retired, the agency announced Wednesday. Fincke...

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Accused Charlie Kirk shooter ineligible for death penalty, defense argues

Lawyers for the man accused of killing political commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University last year are now arguing the...

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Fetterman says he won't campaign against McCormick

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he would not campaign against Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) in 2030 if the Republican chooses to run for a second term....

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Montana Democrat refuses to drop out, likely improving GOP's Senate chances

Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she's not getting out of a Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines, a move that...

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Jurors to be anonymous in state Luigi Mangione trial, slated for September

Luigi Mangione is set to be tried by 12 anonymous jurors following the notoriety the case and trial has received in the two years since his alleged...

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Violent crime falling further across many large cities: Report

Violent crime rates are falling in major cities around the United States this year compared to 2025, continuing a steady decline since 2022. This...

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Zuckerberg yacht did not hear call for assistance, spokesperson says

A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg is gaining controversy for not responding to a call for assistance made by a boat that ran out of fuel, but a...

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Turkey says Iran not target of pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan clarified Saturday that the NATO-like agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not targeted at any...

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USPS reports $2.5B loss in third quarter as financial woes persist

The United States Postal Service's (USPS) net losses for the third quarter of 2026 reached $2.5 billion, the agency reported Friday, as its leadership...

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Hunter Biden commends 'woken up' Massie, Greene for standing up to Trump

Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, stated that he liked the “woken up” version of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and...

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Maher says Trump further left than Dems citing Intel stake: ‘This is socialism’

Comedian Bill Maher accused President Trump of openly embracing “socialism” more than Democrats, as democratic socialism is on the rise in the...

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RFK Jr. visits CDC Atlanta office one year after fatal shooting

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta on Friday, one...

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Ex-GOP strategist: 'This might be the year' Democrats win Texas

Former GOP strategist Joseph Moreno said "this might be the year" that Democrats win in Texas after a three-decade drought since a Democrat has won in...

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TPS protections terminated for Myanmar, South Sudan migrants

Two U.S. district judges rejected cases defending temporary protections for migrants from South Sudan and Myanmar, leaving some at risk for...

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Spencer Pratt says he's working with Trump on 25 percent federal film tax credit

Reality TV star and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said in a recent post that he is working with President Trump on a 25 percent...

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Trump maintains vandalism claims, calls on Pirro to 're-visit' Reflecting Pool

President Trump is asking the Justice Department (DOJ) to reconsider its move to drop criminal charges against those accused of damaging the Lincoln...

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Trump administration targets Head Start for overhaul

The Trump administration unveiled plans Thursday to overhaul the early education program Head Start for impoverished children. The Notice of Proposed...

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Max Miller down double digits to Democrat Poindexter in new poll

As elections for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District near, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is losing traction for his campaign amid allegations of abuse from...

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Carney calls trade talks with US 'nasty'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” following remarks made by...

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Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Thursday that she plans to intervene in the merger deal between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy...

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Congressional candidate arrested after viral Maui beach brawl video

Longshot Democratic congressional candidate Kirill Basin was arrested last weekend following an altercation at a Maui beach ahead of the Democratic...

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Few Americans confident in financial advice from AI: Gallup

As artificial intelligence's influence continues to grow in the United States, fewer Americans trust the technology's financial advice, with only...

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Stephen A. Smith knocks WNBA coach for backing trans athletes: 'Irresponsible'

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on a segment of his self-titled SiriusXM show heavily criticized a WNBA coach over a shirt she wore courtside that...

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Scott Jennings: It'd be 'proper' for Republicans to get Miller replacement candidate

On Tuesday, Republican political commentator Scott Jennings said it would be “proper” for the GOP to find a replacement candidate for Rep. Max...

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Senate Democrats knock Republicans over 'assault' on Social Security

Senate Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) calling on Republicans to put forward a plan to save Social...

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China targets US firms, drone exports ahead of Xi visit

China’s Commerce Ministry announced a new slate of sanctions against the United States and some of its firms on Wednesday in response to a recent...

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Senate Democrats press Trump administration on access to advanced AI models

A group of Senate Democrats is pressing the Trump administration for answers about its policies surrounding American AI models following controversial...

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Grisham files restraining order against Max Miller

Former White House Communications Director during President Trump’s first term Stephanie Grisham filed a restraining order against Rep. Max Miller...

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Warren demands investigation into Trump meme coin

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demanding an...

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Sanders warns Democrats: Any effort to fast-track Social Security changes would undercut party trust

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to Democrats warning that privatizing Social Security or passing the Protecting...

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O'Reilly: 'The nut in Michigan will probably win'

Political commentator Bill O’Reilly on Monday called progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “nut” that will probably win in Michigan’s Senate...

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CNN's Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: 'He ought to sue'

Republican political commentator Scott Jennings said the Olympian David Hearn “ought to sue” the Trump administration for attempting to prosecute...

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Harris cites JFK, Obama among 'most effective' presidents, omitting Biden

Former Vice President Kamala Harris listed at the National Urban League Conference who she thought were the “most effective presidents in American...

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Zelensky seeks Trump's help to persuade Musk to broaden Starlink access

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked President Trump to help him persuade Elon Musk to allow the country to use Starlink in drone...

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UEFA hails FIFA private equity reversal, calls for review: 'No option should be off the table'

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) on Saturday celebrated FIFA's decision to not sell a portion of World Cup profits to private equity,...

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Guthrie family makes new plea after ransom notes unveiled: 'Our hearts are in ruins'

The Guthrie family made a new plea Saturday for anyone to “come forward” with information regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, following...

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Carville: Democratic messaging ahead of midterms 'not meeting the moment'

Democratic strategist James Carville doubled down Friday on his criticism of Democrats' messaging ahead of the midterms, arguing it is “not meeting...

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Senate Democrat declines to say whether Schumer should continue in leadership post

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) declined to say Thursday whether he would support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for continued Democratic...

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Cybersecurity expert: 'Moderate confidence' Iran attacked Minnesota water facilities

National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases founder Morgan Wright said Thursday that there is “at least moderate confidence” that Iran is behind...

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Retired vice admiral: Calculus for Iranian government changing

Retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward, the former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), said Thursday the calculus for the Iranian government...

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Trump Board of Peace outlines Gaza peace plan implementation steps

The Board of Peace, set up last year to facilitate peace and reconstruction in Gaza, has outlined the 15-point road map President Trump announced...

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Ricketts apologizes after trying to use Capitol Police to block questions

Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) on Friday issued an apology for trying to utilize Capitol Police to shield him from a reporter's questions on Sen. Mitch...

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Hamas says it’s reached an agreement to disarm

Hamas on Friday confirmed that the group reached a disarmament agreement with negotiators that addresses one of the main sticking points for a broader...

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US investigating if Iran launched cyberattack on Minnesota water facilities

A United States cybersecurity agency is investigating a coordinated cyberattack on over 30 municipal water facilities in Minnesota which contains...

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Saudi Arabia forms Red Sea defense coalition to protect against Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia is building an international coalition to protect key shipping routes that transport Saudi oil exports from repeated attacks by Yemeni...

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