PoliticsUnited States
Trump Picks Katie Zacharia as New Press Secretary
President Trump named conservative TV commentator Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt ahead of the midterms.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Panel to Probe Fed's Cook in New Firing Bid
Trump signed a memo creating a committee of inquiry to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook, escalating his year-long effort to remove her.
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PoliticsUnited States
Dennis Hastert, Disgraced Former House Speaker, Dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House speaker, who went to prison in a hush-money case tied to sexual abuse, has died at 84.
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PoliticsUnited States
CBS Poll: Democrats Keep House Edge on Price Pain
A new CBS News/YouGov poll finds Democrats holding their House advantage as voter anger over prices drives the 2026 midterms.
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Politics & ElectionsTechnology
Data Center Backlash Reshapes American Politics
A bipartisan grassroots backlash against AI data centers is becoming a kitchen-table election issue, forcing officials in both parties to recalibrate.
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PoliticsUnited States
Empty Seats, Socialism and Trump Dominate GOP Convention
The GOP's first national midterm convention in Dallas was dominated by Trump, attacks on socialism, and thousands of empty seats.
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PoliticsUnited States
GOP Midterms Convention: Empty Seats, $5,000 Dividend
Republicans rallied in Dallas around Trump and a $5,000 dividend pledge, but empty seats and a trillion-dollar price tag clouded the midterm push.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Pledges $5,000 Dividend If GOP Keeps Congress
Trump pledged a $5,000 'Trump dividend' to every US adult if Republicans keep Congress, as the GOP's midterm convention drew a surprise Fetterman video.
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Politics
Trump Disapproval Hits Record High in New CNN Poll
A new CNN/SSRS poll shows 50% strongly disapprove of Trump, a career high, as his approval rating sinks to 34% amid economic discontent and the Iran war.
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PoliticsNational Security
Senate to Confirm Jay Clayton as Next Intelligence Chief
Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director after contentious hearing marked by 2020 election disputes and expired FISA powers.
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US PoliticsElections
2026 Senate Map Shifts as Primary Season Nears Finish
Analysis of the 2026 Senate battleground map as primaries near completion, with key races in North Carolina, Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas.
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USPolitics
McConnell Still Not Cleared for Senate Return, Office Says
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in rehab 43 days after a fall, not yet cleared to return. Kentucky's governor demands more transparency on his condition.
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PoliticsUnited States
Senate Control Hinges on Tight Races as Primaries Wind Down
With four primaries left and control of the Senate at stake, Democrats need a net gain of four seats. Here is a breakdown of the key races.
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PoliticsMedia
Trump Returns to Correspondents' Dinner With Rambling Speech
Trump delivered a 64-minute speech at the rescheduled press dinner, three months after a failed assassination attempt disrupted the original event.
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Politics
South Carolina First: DNC Approves 2028 Primary Calendar
DNC panel approves 2028 primary calendar prioritizing South Carolina, Nevada, and other diverse states over Iowa and New Hampshire.
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US Politics
US House Passes Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
The US House passed a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before the November midterm elections. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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US PoliticsEconomy
Trump Accounts Draw 6.5M Sign-Ups, Families Await Baby Bonus
Trump touts Trump Accounts as a success with 6.5M sign-ups, but some families report delays receiving the promised $1,000 for newborns.
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US Politics
Rep. Cory Mills Under Active DOJ Criminal Investigation
Rep. Cory Mills is under active DOJ criminal investigation, sources confirm, adding to mounting legal and ethics challenges for the Florida congressman.
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US PoliticsCulture
GOP Lawmakers Accuse Smithsonian of Oppressors Focus
House Republicans criticized the Smithsonian for focusing on oppressors and oppressed themes at a DOGE subcommittee hearing. Democrats defended the museum.
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PoliticsIran War
Greene Accuses Hegseth of 'Bloodlust' Over Slain Troops
Greene accused Hegseth of 'bloodlust' after he called US troop deaths in Iran a 'sacrifice,' exposing deepening GOP rifts over the war.
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Society & CulturePolitics
AP-NORC Poll: Jewish Americans on Antisemitism and Israel
A major AP-NORC poll reveals Jewish Americans grappling with rising antisemitism, deep divisions over Israel, and a sense of political homelessness.
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PoliticsUS
House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117, advancing legislation to end twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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PoliticsBooks
Biden Memoir 'Promise Me, America' Arrives After Midterms
Former President Joe Biden's memoir 'Promise Me, America' arrives Nov. 17, covering his presidency, health, and decision to drop his 2024 reelection bid.
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PoliticsInternational
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died unexpectedly at 71 after a brief illness. He had just returned from Kyiv where he met President Zelensky.
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US Politics
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Triggering Seat Scramble
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, died unexpectedly at 71, triggering a succession battle for his seat.
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US PoliticsElections
Trump's Support Erodes Among White Working-Class Voters
Polling shows Trump's approval declining among white working-class voters, his core demographic, driven by economic concerns and the Iran war.
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PoliticsInternational
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died unexpectedly at 71 after returning from Kyiv. Preliminary cause: aortic dissection.
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Society & CulturePolitics
Antisemitism Goes Mainstream: From Social Media to Politics
How antisemitic rhetoric moved from fringe online spaces into mainstream politics, profiling Nick Fuentes, Hasan Piker, and James Fishback.
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PoliticsUnited States
DSA Unveils Plan to Abolish Senate, Restructure Government
The DSA approved a sweeping platform calling for Senate abolition, replacing the presidency and Supreme Court, and restructuring American governance.
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U.S. Politics & Society
Poll Reveals Sharp Divides Among US Jews on Israel and Gaza
A new AP-NORC poll reveals deep generational and religious divides among American Jews over Israel policy, the Gaza war, and genocide accusations.
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International PoliticsUnited States
Trump Calls Communism a 'Cancer' in July 4th Speech
Trump used America's 250th anniversary to attack political opponents as communists, calling the ideology a 'cancer' that must be cut out.
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PoliticsUnited States
Republican 'YOLO Caucus' Emerges to Challenge Trump Agenda
Three GOP senators leaving Congress are forming a 'YOLO Caucus,' using their final months to challenge Trump on Iran, nominations, and spending.
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PoliticsUnited States
The Red State, Blue State Divide: More Than Just Politics
Research shows ideological sorting between red and blue states is driven by taxes, safety, and housing costs, not just political affiliation.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats' Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides, Poll Shows
NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats leading by 11 points as Trump sinks to 37% approval, but internal party divisions threaten their electoral strategy.
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