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Buttigieg endorses Poindexter in House race against Miller

Pete Buttigieg has endorsed Brian Poindexter in his campaign against Max Miller for a House seat in Ohio.

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Democratic Candidates Advocate for Leadership Change in Senate

Democratic candidates are questioning Sen. Chuck Schumer's leadership amid calls for change within the party.

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Centrist Democrats Criticize Progressive Wing's Influence in Party

Centrist Democrats are expressing concerns about the influence of democratic socialists in the party, aiming to redefine their policies ahead of the next election cycle.

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Labor introduces opt-out register for online gambling advertisements

The Labor government has proposed an opt-out register for online gambling advertisements, similar to the Do Not Call register.

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Sen. Jon Ossoff criticizes Trump over Iran war management

Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump for misleading the nation about the Iran war during a rally in Atlanta.

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Attorney General Blanche supports U.S. Attorney Pirro amid Trump's criticism

Attorney General Todd Blanche expressed his support for U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid President Trump's criticism of her performance.

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NSW fast-tracks datacentre approvals; ANU announces new chancellor

Gordon de Brouwer has been appointed as the new chancellor of the Australian National University, and the New South Wales government is expediting datacentre approvals.

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Fetterman expresses concern over socialism in the Democratic Party

Senator John Fetterman expressed concerns about the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party following the success of democratic socialists in primaries.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses past comments on cultural progressivism

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reflects on her past views on cultural progressivism, acknowledging them as potential obstacles for her political future.

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Investigation into Taylor Farms' donations to Trump-aligned groups

Taylor Farms and its leadership's donations to Trump-aligned groups are under investigation for their potential influence on the Trump administration's outbreak response.

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Kentucky Governor Beshear says he has not heard from Senator McConnell

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has not received updates from Senator Mitch McConnell regarding his health after McConnell's hospitalization.

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Reform UK proposes £50bn cuts to benefits for disabled individuals and foreign nationals

Reform UK proposes significant cuts to benefits for disabled individuals and foreign nationals.

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Colombian president requests suspension of tariffs for earthquake recovery aid

The Colombian president has requested the suspension of tariffs to aid in recovery efforts following a significant earthquake.

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Sen. Cassidy criticizes Trump’s executive order on childhood vaccines

Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized President Trump's executive order on childhood vaccines, calling it based on unfounded claims and suggesting it impacts the president's poll numbers.

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Attorney General Blanche does not commit to DOJ independence from White House

Attorney General Todd Blanche did not commit to acting independently of President Trump regarding Justice Department decisions.

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Hakeem Jeffries does not support Democratic Socialists of America agenda

Hakeem Jeffries stated he does not support the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party.

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Doug Jones addresses claims of far-left Democrats in party

Doug Jones criticized the characterization of left-wing Democrats as communists, suggesting it's a tactic to energize Republican voters.

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Lula launches campaign for fourth term as Bolsonaro's son prepares to challenge

Lula has announced his candidacy for a fourth presidential term while Flávio Bolsonaro prepares to run against him.

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Senator Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of not fulfilling vaccine schedule pledge

Senator Bill Cassidy accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of not keeping his pledge regarding the childhood vaccine schedule.

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Stevens supports El-Sayed ending ties with Hasan Piker

Rep. Haley Stevens supports Abdul El-Sayed ending his ties with Hasan Piker, emphasizing the importance of political affiliations within the Democratic Party.

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GOP-controlled states redraw maps ahead of upcoming elections

Republican-led states are redrawing electoral maps to secure more seats for the party in upcoming elections.

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Rep. Mike Flood Discusses High Prices with Constituents

Rep. Mike Flood discussed constituents' concerns about high prices and linked the issue to the administration's policies regarding Iran.

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Republican Representative comments on potential DSA caucus in Congress

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis expressed concerns about the influence of Democratic Socialists of America candidates in Congress.

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Jim Jordan discusses economy's direction and challenges facing American families

Rep. Jim Jordan discussed the economy's direction and the challenges facing American families during a television appearance.

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Arron Banks hired private investigators to research Conservative party chair

Arron Banks hired private investigators to look into the Conservative party chair, following a previous investigation into a journalist.

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Senator Gallego opposes military funding amid Iran conflict

Senator Ruben Gallego opposed additional military funding amid the Iran conflict, criticizing the Trump administration's request for $17 billion.

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Attorney General Todd Blanche confirms proposed anti-weaponization fund is not active

Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that his proposed anti-weaponization fund for compensating alleged victims of political persecution is not active.

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Items with Nazi symbols being sold online despite legal prohibitions in Australia

Some sellers in Australia are offering World War II memorabilia with banned Nazi symbols, citing legal exemptions for educational purposes.

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Sally McManus Reflects on Her Tenure as ACTU Secretary

Sally McManus reflects on her tenure as ACTU Secretary, expressing a desire for a break after significant challenges and achievements in labor rights.

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Attorney General addresses DOJ opinion on executive privilege

Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the Justice Department's opinion on executive privilege during a Fox News appearance, responding to criticism about its implications.