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Senator Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three-Month Health Hiatus
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Senator Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three-Month Health Hiatus

Senator Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after three months away due to health issues, ready to complete his Senate term in 2026.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration’s New Mail-In Voting Restrictions
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration’s New Mail-In Voting Restrictions

The Supreme Court halts Trump administration’s attempt to limit mail-in voting, preserving current ballot delivery rules before November 2026 elections.

Bill Maher Mocks President Trump’s Dallas Convention Ratings Using His Own Insult
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Bill Maher Mocks President Trump’s Dallas Convention Ratings Using His Own Insult

Bill Maher ridicules President Trump’s Dallas convention viewership and empty seats, flipping Trump’s favorite 'ratings-challenged' jab back on him.

James Talarico Takes Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in New Texas Senate Poll
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James Talarico Takes Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in New Texas Senate Poll

A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 50-45% in the pivotal Texas Senate race ahead of November.

Charlie Kirk Statue Outside Turning Point HQ Vandalized Days After Unveiling
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Charlie Kirk Statue Outside Turning Point HQ Vandalized Days After Unveiling

A statue of Charlie Kirk was defaced with red paint and hateful graffiti outside Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters shortly after its unveiling.

Tom Homan Confirms ICE Has No Plans to Sweep Polling Sites in 2026 Midterms
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Tom Homan Confirms ICE Has No Plans to Sweep Polling Sites in 2026 Midterms

ICE’s Tom Homan tells Fox News there are no plans to conduct immigration sweeps at polling locations during the 2026 midterm elections.

UnitedHealthcare and Humana Slash Medicare Advantage Benefits Amid Trump-Era Payouts
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UnitedHealthcare and Humana Slash Medicare Advantage Benefits Amid Trump-Era Payouts

UnitedHealthcare and Humana plan major Medicare Advantage cuts impacting over 1.7 million seniors after Trump-era payment hikes.

Kennedy Center Faces Bankruptcy Without Trump Name Restoration, Officials Warn
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Kennedy Center Faces Bankruptcy Without Trump Name Restoration, Officials Warn

Kennedy Center warns of imminent bankruptcy and potential closure without President Trump’s name restored to its building facade.

Top Justice Department Prosecutor Resigns Amid Turmoil in Trump Conspiracy Probe
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Top Justice Department Prosecutor Resigns Amid Turmoil in Trump Conspiracy Probe

Justice Department investigation of Trump critics faces setbacks after lead prosecutor’s abrupt resignation following clashes with AG Blanche.

NYC Mayor Mamdani and AG James Sue to Block Trump Rule Denying Immigrants Over Welfare Use
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NYC Mayor Mamdani and AG James Sue to Block Trump Rule Denying Immigrants Over Welfare Use

New York City Mayor Mamdani and AG Letitia James sue to stop Trump administration's expanded public charge rule targeting immigrants' access to benefits.

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