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Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She May Leave GOP Over Party’s Trump-Mania: “I regret that our party is becoming a party of Donald Trump,” she said.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She May Leave GOP Over Party’s Trump-Mania
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Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82: As Al Gore’s Democratic running mate in 2000, he was the first Jewish candidate on the ...
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Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
  • Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.

  • Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.

  • His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.

  • Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
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JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big Ohio win: Bernie Moreno's Ohio GOP Senate primary victory reinforced Trump's influence and ...
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JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big ...
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Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves she lied
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Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves ...
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GOP plays the Trump card at its own peril: Trump is more likely to pick a second in command who is likely to follow him to the depths of hell and defeat in the ...
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GOP plays the Trump card at its own peril
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Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and vice presidential nominee, dies at 82 - UPI.com
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Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and vice presidential nominee ...
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Democrats meddling in GOP primaries isn’t hypocritical. It’s necessary.: It would be one thing if Democrats were making it difficult for reasonable Republicans ...
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Democrats meddling in GOP primaries isn’t hypocritical. It’s necessary.
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Netanyahu: I canceled Israeli delegation to send message to Hamas: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled the Israeli delegation that was meant to meet with ...
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Netanyahu: I canceled Israeli delegation to send message to Hamas
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How Trump-backed Bernie Moreno won Ohio GOP Senate primary: 4 takeaways from his big win
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How Trump-backed Bernie Moreno won Ohio GOP Senate primary: 4 takeaways ...
Quick Glance: Bernie Moreno Emerges Victorious in Ohio's Republican Senate Primaries
  • Ohio voters selected Bernie Moreno, a businessman supported by Trump, as the winner of the Republican Senate primaries over Matt Dolan and Frank LaRose.

  • Senators Sherrod Brown and Marcy Kaptur are considered vulnerable, attracting national attention.

  • The outcome of the General Election in Republican-leaning Ohio is expected to be intense, with Brown being a primary GOP target.

  • The Republican primaries and strategic alliances in Ohio have shaped the primary races and could impact the election results.
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Black House Democrats endorse in Maryland Senate race after racial slur: Five Black House Democrats are endorsing Maryland Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.
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Black House Democrats endorse in Maryland Senate race after racial slur
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AfD and co. as a threat to investors: Bundesbank president sees rising right-wing extremism as a "threat to prosperity"
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AfD and co. as a threat to investors: Bundesbank president sees rising ...
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Austria: On the madness of democracy: What the elections in Innsbruck can teach us about chaos theory - and why a possible federal government of SPÖ and ÖVP is ...
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Austria: On the madness of democracy
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Briggs' mailbag: Why Mike Braun is a bad senator: Mike Braun has repeatedly sacrificed his own priorities to prolong a political career in service of his ego ...
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Briggs' mailbag: Why Mike Braun is a bad senator
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They hold the key to Senate control — but they'd rather talk about Montana and Ohio
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They hold the key to Senate control — but they'd rather talk about Montana ...
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The Costs of El Salvador’s Crime Crackdown: Bukele Has Reduced Homicides—but Eroded Democracy
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Full List of Republican Senators Who Voted for $1.2 Trillion Funding Bill: The bill passed in the Senate 74-24, with almost all Democrats and roughly half of the ...
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Full List of Republican Senators Who Voted for $1.2 Trillion Funding Bill
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US budget: US Senate passes budget package at the last moment: Shortly before the deadline, the US Senate passed a new budget. This barely averted a shutdown ...
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US budget: US Senate passes budget package at the last moment
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Congress passes $1.2 trillion spending bill after short government shutdown: It marks the end of a hard-fought battle to fund the government around six months ...
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Congress passes $1.2 trillion spending bill after short government ...
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This Gen Z Democrat quit his job protecting elections to run against a Georgia fake elector
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This Gen Z Democrat quit his job protecting elections to run against a ...
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Larry Hogan leads Democratic Senate hopefuls by double digits in Maryland: Republican Senate candidate and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is leading his ...
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Larry Hogan leads Democratic Senate hopefuls by double digits in Maryland
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At the very last minute: US Senate prevents shutdown with $1.2 billion: The US Senate averted the threat of a partial government shutdown at the very last minute ...
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At the very last minute: US Senate prevents shutdown with $1.2 billion
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Kari Lake zeroes in on likely Senate race with Ruben Gallego, insisting, 'Nothing's changed in me'
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Kari Lake zeroes in on likely Senate race with Ruben Gallego, insisting ...
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Ohio Senate election live results: Trump-backed Moreno wins pivotal Republican primary
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Ohio Senate election live results: Trump-backed Moreno wins pivotal ...
Quick Glance: Crucial Ohio Republican Primary: Bernie Moreno Wins with Trump's Support
  • As November's general election approaches, Americans are eagerly watching not only the 2024 Republican and Democratic presidential primaries.

  • In Ohio, businessman Bernie Moreno achieved a significant victory in the state's Republican Senate primary by defeating Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Senator Matt Dolan.

  • In Illinois, three legislators are facing challenging party rivals.

  • President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have already secured their nominations in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio. The primaries now serve merely as a formality as attention shifts to the upcoming general election.
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Comedian Tom Allen on his BBC same-sex marriage show Big Gay Wedding: Moving and joyous one-off film marks the 10-year anniversary of same-sex couples getting ...
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Comedian Tom Allen on his BBC same-sex marriage show Big Gay Wedding
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Democrats launch effort to force vote on Ukraine: House Democrats on Tuesday formally launched their promised effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid ...
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Democrats launch effort to force vote on Ukraine
Quick Glance: Democratic Initiative for Ukraine Aid Vote
  • House Democrats have officially launched their efforts to compel a vote on Ukraine aid to bring the legislation to the floor despite resistance from Republican leadership.

  • Led by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), the Democrats' request for approval requires 218 signatures to consider a Senate-approved foreign aid package providing $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

  • The success rate of requests for approval is extremely low, and it is uncertain whether Democrats will obtain the 218 signatures they seek.

  • Some liberal Democrats are already hesitant about providing more military aid to Israel, while moderate Republicans criticize the Democrats' strategy of insisting on the Senate's version of the foreign aid package.
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Trump-Backed Candidates Win Key Primaries—But Ohio Victory Could Help Democrats: Trump’s endorsed candidates won primaries in Ohio, Illinois and California—but ...
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Trump-Backed Candidates Win Key Primaries—But Ohio Victory Could Help ...
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US lawmakers pass $1.2 trillion bill, averting shutdown: Key US government agencies will remain funded until the end of September, when the fight over the budget ...
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US lawmakers pass $1.2 trillion bill, averting shutdown
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How widespread is right-wing extremism and how can we protect our democracy?
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US Senate candidate apologizes for using racist slur while trying to say ‘bugaboo’
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US Senate candidate apologizes for using racist slur while trying to say ...
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Only Bob Casey, David McCormick eligible for Pennsylvania Senate ballot: Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and his Republican challenger David McCormick are the only ...
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Only Bob Casey, David McCormick eligible for Pennsylvania Senate ballot
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Lorraine 'in tears' after star officiates same-sex wedding on TV: Lorraine officiated a gay wedding on her ITV show with the help of Alfie Boe and Anastacia.
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Lorraine 'in tears' after star officiates same-sex wedding on TV
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Who will win Ohio's pivotal Senate race? Donald Trump tests the power of his endorsement.
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Who will win Ohio's pivotal Senate race? Donald Trump tests the power of ...
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Observe AfD as a suspected case? What a court is now examining: Can the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution observe the entire AfD as a ...
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Observe AfD as a suspected case? What a court is now examining
Quick Glance: BR Investigation: Over 100 Right-Wing Extremists in AfD Bundestag
  • Discovery of more than 100 right-wing extremists working in AfD Bundestag

  • AfD faction dismisses investigation as part of a campaign

  • Discussion on tightening rules in the Bundestag following the report

  • Calls for protecting the parliament from right-wing extremist activities
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Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs
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Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families ...
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
  • President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

  • The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.

  • Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.

  • The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
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Mike Rogers wins Trump endorsement in Michigan Senate race: Former President Trump on Monday announced that he is supporting former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) in the ...
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Mike Rogers wins Trump endorsement in Michigan Senate race
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Top US senator 'deeply concerned' about fallout for Muslims from India's citizenship act
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Top US senator 'deeply concerned' about fallout for Muslims from India's ...
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Major American Jewish org meets with Schumer, remains 'distressed' over speech
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Major American Jewish org meets with Schumer, remains ...
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Endangered Agave: Can Mezcal Avoid Tequila’s Destructive Legacy?: As drinkers around the world down Mexico’s smoky, agave-based spirit, producers in Puebla seek ...
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Endangered Agave: Can Mezcal Avoid Tequila’s Destructive Legacy?
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Centrist extinction looms as Sinema, Manchin, Romney call it quits: Polarization is hollowing out the Senate's centrist core.
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Centrist extinction looms as Sinema, Manchin, Romney call it quits
Quick Glance: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's Decision Not to Seek Re-election
  • The independent senator, Sinema, announced on Tuesday her choice not to pursue re-election, leading to her departure from the Senate after a single term.

  • Sinema's opting out sets the stage for a challenging and costly battle for her position, with top Republican contender Kari Lake and leading Democrat Ruben Gallego already in the race to succeed her.

  • In a video message, Sinema emphasized her departure from the Senate due to the prevailing bipartisan conflict and the divergence between her approach and the current desires of America.

  • Sinema's political journey has been remarkable, transitioning from a Green Party organizer to the GOP's former favorite Democrat in the U.S. Senate. Following an irreparable split with Arizona Democrats, she shifted from her party in 2022 to operate as an independent, aiding Democrats in maintaining Senate control.
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Congress plows ahead with bill targeting TikTok against Donald Trump's wishes: Congress is moving forward to vote on a bill targeting TikTok against former ...
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Congress plows ahead with bill targeting TikTok against Donald Trump's ...
Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
  • TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.

  • A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.

  • Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.

  • A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
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US Senator Graham in Kyiv: 'If you want aid to Ukraine, you'd better start talking to American taxpayers'
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US Senator Graham in Kyiv: 'If you want aid to Ukraine ...
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Here's who has endorsed Ruben Gallego in Arizona's US Senate race: The Arizona congressman is beginning to attract more endorsements in the U.S ...
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Here's who has endorsed Ruben Gallego in Arizona's US Senate race
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Bethany England: I'm not ashamed of who I am any more: Lioness striker Bethany England speaks to the BBC to mark 10 years since gay marriage was legalised.
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Bethany England: I'm not ashamed of who I am any more
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Trump-backed candidate wins Ohio GOP primary in race that could decide control of Senate
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Trump-backed candidate wins Ohio GOP primary in race that could decide ...
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Opinion | Larry Hogan: The U.S. Senate Needs Pro-Israel Voices: That’s one of the reasons I’m running to succeed Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin.
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Opinion | Larry Hogan: The U.S. Senate Needs Pro-Israel Voices