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Gas Prices Now Higher Under President Trump Than Biden, Despite 2024 Promise
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Gas Prices Now Higher Under President Trump Than Biden, Despite 2024 Promise

Nearly eight months into Trump’s second term, gas prices average $3.473 per gallon, now surpassing Biden’s $3.471 average.

Trump’s Pardons Erase $119 Million in Crime Victims’ Restitution
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Trump’s Pardons Erase $119 Million in Crime Victims’ Restitution

Since January 2025, President Trump’s clemency orders wiped out at least $119 million in restitution owed to crime victims.

Trump-Appointed Judge Questions Bid to Block 20,000 California Ballots
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Trump-Appointed Judge Questions Bid to Block 20,000 California Ballots

A Trump-appointed judge questions the DOJ's attempt to block 20,000 California mail ballots amid legal and constitutional challenges.

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Criticizes President Trump’s Crude Remarks at Michigan Rally
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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Criticizes President Trump’s Crude Remarks at Michigan Rally

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins delivers sharp rebuke of President Trump’s crude comments about Nicki Minaj at Michigan rally, sparking social media reaction.

Judge Rules Maurene Comey’s Firing by Trump DOJ Illegal, Orders Reinstatement
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Judge Rules Maurene Comey’s Firing by Trump DOJ Illegal, Orders Reinstatement

A federal judge has ruled Maurene Comey was wrongfully fired by the Trump DOJ, ordering her reinstatement with backpay.

Ohio Venues Cancel Vivek Ramaswamy Events Amid Attack Ad Backlash
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Ohio Venues Cancel Vivek Ramaswamy Events Amid Attack Ad Backlash

Several Ohio venues cancel events for Vivek Ramaswamy following bipartisan outrage over his campaign’s attack ad.

Rogers Accuses Welker of Defending El-Sayed Over Muslim Brotherhood Ties
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Rogers Accuses Welker of Defending El-Sayed Over Muslim Brotherhood Ties

Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers challenges NBC's Kristen Welker over El-Sayed's alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties.

Obama’s Popularity Soars Ahead of Midterms as Trump Faces Sharp Backlash
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Obama’s Popularity Soars Ahead of Midterms as Trump Faces Sharp Backlash

New polls show Barack Obama far outpacing President Trump in popularity, fueling tensions in the final days before the midterm elections.

Elon Musk Emerges as Largest Mega-Donor in 2026 Election Cycle
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Elon Musk Emerges as Largest Mega-Donor in 2026 Election Cycle

Elon Musk tops 2026 election donors with $400M+ spent to back Republicans, outpacing rivals and fueling key Senate races.

Press Groups Sue White House Over Media Bans, Seek Broader Injunction
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Press Groups Sue White House Over Media Bans, Seek Broader Injunction

Press freedom groups sue the Trump administration, challenging bans on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico as violations of First Amendment rights.

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