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Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year
New report on economic cost of anti-immigration campaign projects 8.6% reduction in retirement payments by 2034Elderly A…
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The Democrats taking the fight to Republican strongholds
In Florida, Kansas, Iowa and Texas, Democratic candidates are outperforming the predictions, but both parties may strugg…
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‘Seasonal’ tariffs would make America's food supply less secure
Former Reps. Christopher Shays and Richard Swett argue that the Trump administration should reject proposed seasonality …
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El-Sayed vs. Rogers gets nasty in Michigan
In today's issue: ▪ Nobel Peace Prize awarded ▪ Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms ▪ Kimberly Guilfoyle’s debt c…
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Why the young are restless: Their college degrees aren't paying off
These young people borrowed money based on a promise. Now the payments are due, and the promise is turning up empty.…
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Pentagon plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter prompts fierce political backlash – US politics live
Lawmakers branded the move as ‘disturbing’ and compared it to the actions of some terror groups and oppressive governme…
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‘It could have been any one of us’: Black college students march for Nolan Wells
Recent death of the student in Mississippi is just the latest in a long string of unsettling deaths of young Black peopl…
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Antarctica’s penguins are sending us a distress signal
This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Th…
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Hinson leads Iowa Senate contest as Sand holds edge for governor: Poll
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) leads her Democratic opponent Josh Turek for Iowa’s open Senate seat as Democratic state aud…
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Millions of children auto-enrolled in 'Trump Accounts': What to know
President Trump touted his administration’s investment accounts for children on Wednesday, as millions of American kids …
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A national verdict on Trump 2.0 is coming. Nine midterm voters share where they stand
From cost of living to the Iran war, these are the issues that matter most to US voters across the political spectrumUS …
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Are the AI industry’s apocalyptic warnings just a marketing ploy?
Silicon Valley has long warned that its favorite technology might get us all killed. But chatter about AI’s apocalyptic …
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Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is in a tight race for re-election in a toss-up district that could help determine control of Co…
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Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmar…
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Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn
Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effective…
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Afghan couple looks back at invasion 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of th…
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Trump's War in Iran in spotlight ahead of midterms
After President Trump slapped down reports that he is considered renewed strikes against Iran ahead of the midterms, the…
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US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine
Candidates traded personal attacks and clashed over a range of issues in closely watched US Senate debates on Thursday, …
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Arlington County sues to block Trump arch after project gets key approval
Arlington County has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch following the project's approval…
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Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson squared off Thursday in the second Maine Senate debate of the we…
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Michigan Senate debate goes off the rails: 4 takeaways
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed sparred on Thursday in their first of two televised debates in the Mi…
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Trump says Minnesotans should 'fight back' against Somali immigrants
President Trump said Thursday that Minnesotans should “fight back” against Somali immigrants following previous attacks …
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Millions on alert as Hurricane Isaias set to bring dangerous storm surge
Residents in areas from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Florida urged to ‘evacuate if told to do so’Millions of pe…
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Man shot by ICE in New York City
An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded man in New York City Thursday evening, Mayor Zohran…