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Massie, Khanna Secure 218 Signatures to Force House Vote on Epstein Files Act
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Massie, Khanna Secure 218 Signatures to Force House Vote on Epstein Files Act

Reps. Massie and Khanna announce they have secured 218 signatures to force a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.

Jelly Roll’s Career Crumbles After Hostile Attacks on President Trump on Kimmel
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Jelly Roll’s Career Crumbles After Hostile Attacks on President Trump on Kimmel

Jelly Roll faces backlash and lost fans after using Jimmy Kimmel’s show to mock President Trump, sparking a sharp career decline.

Unearthed Audio Reveals Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Healthcare Cost Admission
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Unearthed Audio Reveals Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Healthcare Cost Admission

An old 2011 recording shows Abdul El-Sayed admitting his healthcare plan would raise costs for wealthier patients.

Trump’s Claim That ‘Almost Every Item’ Is Getting Cheaper Faces Stark Inflation Reality
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Trump’s Claim That ‘Almost Every Item’ Is Getting Cheaper Faces Stark Inflation Reality

President Trump’s claim that prices are falling clashes with Federal Reserve rate hikes amid persistent inflation ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Tehran as Iranians Volunteer to Defend Country Amid War
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Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Tehran as Iranians Volunteer to Defend Country Amid War

Over 300,000 Iranians gathered in Tehran pledging to take up arms in a government-backed rally amid ongoing war and U.S. sanctions.

USPS Postmaster General David Steiner Reportedly Seeks to Resign Amid Political Pressure
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USPS Postmaster General David Steiner Reportedly Seeks to Resign Amid Political Pressure

USPS Postmaster General David Steiner reportedly wants to resign, citing pressure from President Trump's election demands and political battles.

Mitch McConnell Voted Against Sick Leave Measures in 1993, 2015, 2020, and 2022
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Mitch McConnell Voted Against Sick Leave Measures in 1993, 2015, 2020, and 2022

Senator Mitch McConnell opposed or blocked sick leave bills in four separate years, with some exceptions during the 2020 pandemic.

Rachel Maddow Warns President Trump Plans to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections
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Rachel Maddow Warns President Trump Plans to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections

Rachel Maddow warns President Trump aims to disrupt 2026 midterm elections by undermining mail-in voting and election confidence.

Republicans Face Warning as Four Safe Seats Shift Toward Democrats Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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Republicans Face Warning as Four Safe Seats Shift Toward Democrats Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Four GOP safe seats shift toward Democrats in latest ratings, signaling challenges for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Judge Orders Emergency Response as Forklift Damages Kennedy Center Amid Trump Closure
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Judge Orders Emergency Response as Forklift Damages Kennedy Center Amid Trump Closure

A federal judge demands answers as forklifts ram the Kennedy Center following President Trump's unexpected closure order.

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