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With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t
As the country’s top public health official spends his time in office undermining science, doctors and advocates mount a…
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Massie: GOP leaders found ‘other Republicans’ who would join Hegseth impeachment push
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) argued Wednesday that House GOP leaders sent the lower chamber home early because they found …
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It's America's most important holiday. Did you even know?
The most important national holiday in the U.S. doesn't earn its citizens a day off from work or school. It wasn't forma…
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We’re worrying about the wrong AI apocalypse
Nearly two decades ago, a group of researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory ran a secret experiment, known as the Au…
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The quiet campaign to stop Kamala 2028 is growing louder
Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming acro…
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Fed interest rate hike adds to midterm tremors for GOP
In today's issue: ▪ Fed raises interest rates after three-year pause ▪ House leaves Washington ahead of midterms ▪ Ovech…
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Trump had to crush Iran instead of making deals. He didn't — now he pays the price.
Last April, President Trump scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on warfare. Trump told Zelensky, "When you st…
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Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada | First Thing
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is due to address the European parliament on Thursday. Plus, how the attention eco…
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These Democrats won over working-class voters. Here’s their advice for candidates.
Throughout the Trump era, Democrats have wrung their hands about how they can win over working-class voters. Why not ask…
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‘So many loopholes’: Democratic House leader Jeffries flags concerns over Russia sanctions bill – US politics live
Jeffries said the legislation had so many loopholes that sanctions harming Russia might not be appliedThe unprecedented…
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El-Sayed narrowly leads Rogers in Michigan Senate race: Poll
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a slight lead over his opponent former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) ahead…
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Ocasio-Cortez sees confidence in her White House chances grow
Confidence is growing among some influential Democrats about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) prospects in the 2…
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Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
Tension over state dinner guest list and other key details remain uncertain ahead of China's big U.S. visit.…
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Growing number of GOP candidates are using anti-Muslim rhetoric on the campaign trail
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has become increasingly common on the campaign trail at a moment when many Republicans are eager to…
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Kamala Harris to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan event: Reports
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) at a campaign event n…
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Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2 million donation to "aid in the region" …
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Rogers says he 'never agreed' to El-Sayed debate: It would've been '2-on-1'
Rep. Mike Rogers (R) said he "never agreed" to Tuesday's televised debate with his Michigan Senate opponent, Democrat Ab…
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Trump credits Whatley for GOP's past 'record setting' election wins in NC rally
President Trump made his first campaign stop in North Carolina Wednesday since last week's Republican National Committee…
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‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes
President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’Donald T…
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Peter Navarro says Fed's rate raise is 'a bad decision'
White House adviser Peter Navarro on Wednesday blasted the Federal Reserve's move to raise interest rates in several yea…
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Modi and Xi’s Meeting Caps a Detente
Despite the thaw, India-China rivalry remains inevitable.…
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Travelers rated these airports highest for 2026. Is yours on the list?
Flying itself can be stressful, but passengers say some airports are doing a better job than others when it comes to the…
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Texas kills man by lethal injection in state’s fifth execution this year
LeJames Norman, 40, killed at Huntsville penitentiary while scheduled execution in Georgia halted by judgeA man convicte…
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Trump blames Fed board, not Warsh, for rate hikes
President Trump Wednesday praised Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, blaming the board instead for the interest rate inc…