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House lawmakers will face impeachment, Epstein files, and funding issues upon return

House lawmakers will face impeachment, Epstein files, and funding issues when they return after the midterms.

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House Congress Members Depart for Recess Amid Impeachment and Funding Issues

House Congress members have adjourned for recess while facing significant impeachment and funding issues upon their return.

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House Speaker Johnson adjourns session as impeachment and funding issues await lawmakers

House Speaker Mike Johnson has adjourned the House until after the midterms, leaving key issues like impeachment and funding unresolved.

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House lawmakers face impeachment resolution and funding deadline after recess

House lawmakers will return to address an impeachment resolution, Epstein files, and a government funding deadline after their recess.

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House members return to face impeachment and funding issues

House members are returning to address impeachment proceedings and government funding issues.

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House lawmakers to address impeachment resolution and funding issues after recess

House lawmakers will return from recess to address an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Epstein-related files, and a government funding deadline.

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House Lawmakers Depart for Recess, Face Key Issues Upon Return

House lawmakers are heading into recess but will face critical issues upon their return, including impeachment proceedings and government funding deadlines.

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House Lawmakers Prepare for Impeachment Motion and Funding Deadline

House lawmakers are set to address impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Epstein file discussions, and a government funding deadline when they return from recess after the elections.

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House lawmakers face impeachment resolution, Epstein files, and funding deadline upon return

House lawmakers will return to address an impeachment resolution, Epstein-related files, and a government funding deadline.

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House adjourns leaving several key issues for lawmakers to address upon return

House Speaker Mike Johnson has adjourned the House until after the midterms, leaving key issues unresolved for lawmakers to address upon their return.

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Vance critiques Rob Sand during Iowa rally

Vice President Vance criticized Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand at a rally, claiming he is too far left for the state.

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Brazil's Lula increases welfare payments and offers free weight-loss injections

Brazil's President Lula has announced a 15% increase in welfare payments and the provision of free weight-loss injections ahead of the presidential election.

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Brazil's president announces increase in cash transfers and weight-loss program

Brazil's president announced a 15% increase in cash transfers for low-income families and introduced a free weight-loss program.

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House commissioners urge Senate to pass memorial act for the Adams family

Four bipartisan House commissioners are urging the Senate to pass the Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act to establish a memorial for the Adams family in Washington, D.C.

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Kennedy family criticizes Trump over Kennedy Center plans

The Kennedy family criticized President Trump over his plans for the Kennedy Center, including closing the building for renovations.

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Vance campaigns in Iowa to support GOP candidates

Vice President Vance held a rally in Iowa to support GOP candidates ahead of the elections.

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Vance campaigns in Iowa ahead of midterm elections

Vice President Vance held a rally in Iowa as Republican candidates prepare for the midterm elections.

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Attorney General Blanche speaks at political events amid concerns over Justice Department boundaries

Attorney General Todd Blanche's speeches at political events are raising concerns about the separation between politics and federal law enforcement.

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Trump signs executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access

President Trump signed executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access in the U.S.

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Supreme Court ruling allows unlimited campaign spending by Republican committees

The Supreme Court ruling allows Republican committees in North Carolina to spend unlimited funds and receive discounted advertising rates during elections.

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Greens' executive committee denies request to postpone conference for byelection

The Green Party's executive committee denied a request to postpone the annual conference to focus on a byelection campaign.

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Early voting for midterm elections begins in the United States

In-person voting for the midterm elections began, allowing voters to decide on congressional control amid pressing national issues.

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Robert Kraft's Donations Fund Friends of the IDF and AIPAC's Super PAC

Robert Kraft's charitable donations have been linked to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC's super PAC, raising questions about the influence of wealthy donors on political advocacy.

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In-person voting for midterm elections begins in the U.S.

In-person voting for the midterm elections has begun, allowing Americans to participate in the electoral process over the next six weeks.

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Robert Kraft's Donations Linked to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC's Super PAC

Robert Kraft's charitable donations have been linked to funding organizations that support the Israeli Defense Forces and AIPAC's political action committee, despite his previous claims of aiding Palestinians.

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Criticism of Trump's National Security Policies by Democrats

Democrats criticized President Trump's national security policies, claiming they have weakened the nation's defenses.

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Democratic operatives request rejection of AI campaign donations

More than 170 Democratic organizers and campaign staff members have urged party leaders to reject donations from a pro-AI super PAC amid rising concerns about AI safety and regulations.

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Vance defends Trump administration policies at Iowa rally

Vice President JD Vance defended Trump administration policies at a rally in Iowa while supporting Republican candidates.

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Ben Delo loaned £350,000 to academic involved in online bullying case

Ben Delo loaned £350,000 to Nina Power, who was involved in a legal case regarding online bullying and antisemitism allegations.

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Burnham urged to act urgently on Russian threat by opposition parties

Opposition parties are urging Andy Burnham to take urgent action on the threat posed by Russia following a meeting with the Irish Prime Minister.