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Harris criticizes Trump’s decision to limit news outlet access to the White House

Kamala Harris criticized Trump's decision to ban certain news outlets from accessing the White House.

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Senators request guidance on automated license plate readers from DOJ

Senators have requested guidance from the DOJ on the use of automated license plate readers by law enforcement.

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Hinson behind Turek by 8 points in Iowa Senate poll

Rep. Ashley Hinson is trailing Josh Turek by 8 points in a recent Iowa Senate poll.

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Netanyahu accuses Mayor Mamdani of supporting Hamas before UN visit

Netanyahu accused Mayor Mamdani of supporting Hamas ahead of his UN visit.

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Collins calls for reconsideration of NIH grant proposal by White House

Senator Susan Collins urged the Trump administration to reconsider an executive order that would give the White House control over NIH scientific grants.

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Proposed diesel export ban causes division among GOP senators

Senate Republicans are divided over a proposed ban on diesel exports aimed at increasing domestic supply and lowering prices.

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Trump expresses support for potential ban on diesel exports

Trump is considering supporting a ban on diesel exports amid rising prices advocated by Republican lawmakers.

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Byron Donalds Updates Campaign Website, Removes References to Trump

Rep. Byron Donalds has updated his campaign website, removing references to President Trump.

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White House Launches 24/7 Streaming Channel Featuring Trump Content

The White House has launched a 24/7 streaming channel called Trump TV, featuring content related to former President Trump.

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Key moments from Trump's speech at the United Nations

President Trump addressed the United Nations, emphasizing American power and artificial intelligence while some attendees walked out.

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Lula expresses concern over foreign interference in elections and global conflicts

Brazilian President Lula criticized foreign interference in elections and the effectiveness of the United Nations in preventing wars.

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Beshear discusses new book amid speculation about potential presidential bid

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear clarified that his new book is not a sign of a potential presidential campaign.

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Sen. Mark Kelly criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership style

Senator Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his leadership style and changes to department leadership.

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Senate and gubernatorial races shifted in favor of Democrats

Senate and gubernatorial race statuses have shifted in favor of Democrats, potentially impacting voter turnout and campaign strategies.

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Trump does not specify if White House will comply with potential court ruling

President Trump did not confirm whether the White House would comply with a potential court ruling against his ban on three media outlets.

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New York and California challenge federal plan to cancel offshore wind projects

California and New York are suing the Trump administration over its decision to buy back offshore wind leases, which could hinder the growth of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels.

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Leavenworth Opposes ICE's Reopening of Immigration Detention Facility

Leavenworth, Kansas, is opposing the reopening of an immigration detention facility operated by CoreCivic.

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Leavenworth Opposes Reopening of CoreCivic Immigration Detention Facility

Leavenworth, Kansas, opposes the reopening of a CoreCivic immigration detention facility, but the reopening is proceeding despite the city's efforts.

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Leavenworth's Legal Challenges Against ICE's Reopening of Detention Center

Leavenworth, Kansas, faced legal challenges in opposing the reopening of a detention center for immigrants operated by CoreCivic.

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Vance and Oz discuss CNN and Politico during fraud event

Vice President JD Vance discussed media access during a fraud task force event with Dr. Mehmet Oz.

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Chris Christie considers presidential run as midterm outlook for Republicans appears challenging

Chris Christie is considering a third presidential run as the Republican Party faces a challenging midterm outlook.

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Trump appoints Rubio as national security adviser while maintaining role as Secretary of State

President Trump has appointed Marco Rubio as national security adviser while he continues as Secretary of State.

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South Dakota Secretary of State Supports Democratic Candidate for Office

Monae Johnson, the South Dakota Secretary of State, endorsed Democratic candidate Terrence Davis after losing the GOP nomination to Heather Baxter.

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Senate Democrats criticize Trump on China access to American AI technology

Senate Democrats criticize President Trump for not adequately preventing China from accessing sensitive American AI technology.

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Troy Jackson criticizes Susan Collins following ProPublica report; aide denies claims

Troy Jackson criticized Susan Collins following a ProPublica report on alleged corruption, which Collins' aide denied as false.

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James Carville comments on Hasan Piker's Democratic affiliation

James Carville stated that Hasan Piker is not a member of the Democratic Party, despite Piker's own claims.

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Pentagon changes promotion process for general officers

The Pentagon is changing the promotion process for general officers to reduce bureaucracy and emphasize merit-based evaluations.

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Senate Democrats seek clarification on tariff refunds from U.S. Trade Representative

Senate Democrats are seeking clarification on tariff refunds from the U.S. Trade Representative following a Supreme Court ruling on illegal tariffs.

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ICE monitors are now preparing to observe midterm election processes

Individuals trained to monitor ICE activities are now preparing to observe polling locations during the midterm elections amid concerns of potential disruptions.

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Activists Transition from Monitoring ICE to Ensuring Election Integrity

Activists who previously monitored ICE are now training to serve as poll watchers during the midterm elections in response to potential disruptions.