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Team Trump’s General-Election Prospects Are Shaky: Six statewide candidates for which Trump is particularly responsible thanks to crucial primary-season support ...
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Team Trump’s General-Election Prospects Are Shaky
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Team Trump’s General-Election Prospects Are Shaky: Six statewide candidates for which Trump is particularly responsible thanks to crucial primary-season support ...
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Team Trump’s General-Election Prospects Are Shaky
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Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.: President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family as he aims ...
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Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.
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Biden moves to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela: Officials said the administration determined that Maduro’s government reneged on a deal that offered a ...
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Biden moves to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado: Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the ...
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Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado
Quick Glance: Newsom Proposes Law to Aid Arizonans in Getting Abortions in California
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced plans to introduce legislation to assist Arizonans in obtaining abortions in his state following a recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court allowing a near-total abortion ban from 1864 to take effect.

  • The emergency legislation aims to expedite the licenses of Arizona abortion providers to treat patients in California and will be presented this week through the legislature's women's caucus.

  • Newsom emphasized the importance of a prompt response to Republican-led abortion restrictions, criticizing the GOP for their stance. His political action committee is funding ads against bills limiting abortion access.

  • Newsom intends to campaign on the abortion issue in swing states Arizona and Nevada to support a Democratic win in the presidential election and Senate control, calling President Trump a liar regarding his position on nationwide abortion bans.
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign ...
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Georgia GOP spends more than $1.7M in legal fees linked to Trump court fight : The Georgia GOP has spent more than $1.7 million on legal fees since 2022 after ...
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Georgia GOP spends more than $1.7M in legal fees linked to Trump court ...
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Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up ...
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Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries
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GOP vice presidential hopefuls look for Trump’s golden ticket: Former President Trump may be handing a golden ticket to whomever he picks as his running mate for ...
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GOP vice presidential hopefuls look for Trump’s golden ticket
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Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways
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Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other ...
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New prosecutor to decide fate of Georgia lieutenant governor in Trump case: Two years after Fani Willis was removed from the case, a state official named himself ...
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New prosecutor to decide fate of Georgia lieutenant governor in Trump case
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ...
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national limit: His announcement is likely to disappoint anti-abortion groups after his campaign ...
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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national ...
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She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...
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She saved her baby in fatal crash
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Trump endorses Dave McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania: Former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed the Senate campaign of Republican Dave McCormick in ...
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Trump endorses Dave McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania
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Bill Barr says he's backing Trump 2024 because 'far left' is a greater threat: 'Heavy-handed bunch of thugs'
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Bill Barr says he's backing Trump 2024 because 'far left' is a greater ...
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Republican Party an ‘unprecedented dumpster fire’: Democratic strategist: A veteran Democratic strategist painted a dark picture for Republicans on Monday ahead ...
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Republican Party an ‘unprecedented dumpster fire’: Democratic strategist
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Trump campaign asks for more presidential debates: Trump skipped all of the GOP primary debates.
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Trump campaign asks for more presidential debates
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ ...
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Judge rejects Trump’s First Amendment challenge to indictment in Georgia election case
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Judge rejects Trump’s First Amendment challenge to indictment in Georgia ...
Quick Glance: Trump faces Legal Setbacks Over Dismissal Calls
  • Donald Trump suffered two legal setbacks on Thursday as judges rejected his requests to dismiss criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia and holding classified records after leaving office.

  • An ally of the Republican presidential candidate, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, also faced potential disbarment after violating attorney ethics rules in trying to help overturn Trump's loss.

  • These cases are among the legal entanglements Trump faces as he challenges President Joe Biden in the upcoming election, with the first-ever trial of a sitting or former U.S. president set to start on April 15 in New York.

  • Trump's argument justifying his retention of highly sensitive documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida post-presidency was rejected, with prosecutors arguing that the documents related to military and intelligence matters could not be considered personal.
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U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll: 64% of registered voters described the charges as at least "somewhat serious."
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U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll
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Trump is just days from his first criminal trial after latest legal gambit fails: Donald Trump is close to running out of time in his last-ditch bid to stave off ...
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Trump is just days from his first criminal trial after latest legal gambit ...
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
  • The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.

  • Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.

  • The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.

  • A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
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Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden: Democrats are growing increasingly nervous that former President Trump will woo centrist voters away from ...
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Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden
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Senate Kills GOP’s Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas: The Senate voted 51-49 that two impeachment articles House Republicans brought against DHS Secretary ...
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Senate Kills GOP’s Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
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Ted Cruz angles for a bipartisan rebrand: Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep ...
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Ted Cruz angles for a bipartisan rebrand
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RFK Jr. anxiety rises among Senate Democrats: Senators in both parties are warning that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may end up tipping the presidential election to ...
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RFK Jr. anxiety rises among Senate Democrats
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The Memo: Trump bets anti-abortion evangelicals have no choice but to back him: Former President Trump tried to thread the needle on abortion on Monday — with ...
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The Memo: Trump bets anti-abortion evangelicals have no choice but to back ...
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state: In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa ...
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These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state
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Sliding to a crisis: These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe: The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date ...
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Sliding to a crisis: These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe
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Trump protest vote warnings: In the key battleground of Wisconsin on Tuesday, 20.8% of GOP voters cast a ballot for a candidate other than Trump.
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Trump protest vote warnings
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Biden wins Alaska Democratic primary: President Biden has won the Alaska Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
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Biden wins Alaska Democratic primary
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Trump wins Puerto Rico primary unopposed: Former President Trump secured 23 more delegates for the GOP convention on Sunday with a victory in the Puerto Rico ...
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Trump wins Puerto Rico primary unopposed
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Republicans hold slight enthusiasm edge ahead of 2024 election: Gallup: Republicans are slightly more enthusiastic ahead of November’s general election ...
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Republicans hold slight enthusiasm edge ahead of 2024 election: Gallup
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Sununu and Stephanopoulos spar over Trump: The ABC host repeatedly challenged Sununu over his support for Trump, given all his past chastisements of him.
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Sununu and Stephanopoulos spar over Trump
Quick Glance: N.H. Governor Supports Trump Despite Controversy
  • New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu stated his backing for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite acknowledging Trump's role in the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021.

  • Sununu emphasized that his support for Trump is more about the Republican administration and values rather than the individual candidate, expressing that a significant percentage of Americans favor Trump's return to the presidency.

  • Addressing the possibility of Trump facing legal challenges, Sununu highlighted the preference for focusing on substantial issues over legal matters in the Republican Party, accepting Trump as a symbol of the desired cultural change within the party.

  • When questioned about his personal stance on Trump, Sununu reiterated his alignment with the majority of Americans who continue to support Trump's presidential candidacy despite concerns over his past actions and potential legal issues.
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Trump says RFK Jr. will hurt Biden. In private, he’s not so sure.: After mostly ignoring Kennedy earlier, Trump has stepped up his efforts to brand the ...
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Trump says RFK Jr. will hurt Biden. In private, he’s not so sure.
Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
  • While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.

  • An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.

  • Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.

  • Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
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House Republicans issue demands for next Texas speaker: The two dozen Republican signatories called on the next House leader to commit to their list of ...
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House Republicans issue demands for next Texas speaker
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N.Y. trial’s focus on tawdry scandal could underscore Trump’s weakness with women
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N.Y. trial’s focus on tawdry scandal could underscore Trump’s weakness ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
  • The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.

  • The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.

  • Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.

  • Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
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Summer Lee’s primary race tests fallout for critics of the US’s Gaza policy: Lee, a Democrat and one of the first US legislators to call for a Gaza ceasefire ...
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Summer Lee’s primary race tests fallout for critics of the US’s Gaza ...
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Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
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Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom
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Trump defends judge in classified documents case — again: Trump has repeatedly attacked judges and legal teams in his other criminal cases.
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Trump defends judge in classified documents case — again
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Georgia voting law put on trial in case over mass-mailing absentee forms: A trial began Monday over Georgia's voting law passed after the 2020 presidential ...
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Georgia voting law put on trial in case over mass-mailing absentee forms
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GOP Senate candidate attacks NYT reporter over article on his upbringing: Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick posted several times online ...
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GOP Senate candidate attacks NYT reporter over article on his upbringing
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Former Capitol Police officer warns that ‘nothing is preventing’ another Jan. 6: Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn warned that “nothing is ...
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Former Capitol Police officer warns that ‘nothing is preventing’ another ...
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana : Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated ...
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana ...
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Republican Jewish Coalition backs primary challenge to Virginia Rep. Bob Good: A major Republican Jewish group became the latest notable organization to back a ...
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Republican Jewish Coalition backs primary challenge to Virginia Rep ...
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Trump seeks to give boost to RFK Jr.: Former President Trump and his allies are actively trying to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign a boost ...
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Trump seeks to give boost to RFK Jr.
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.

  • Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.

  • Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.

  • The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
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With or without Biden, Democrats are stuck with Kamala Harris: There is one certainty in 2024’s tumultuous campaign: If Biden goes, Harris stays. 
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With or without Biden, Democrats are stuck with Kamala Harris
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The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine: From backbencher to House speaker, Mike Johnson has done a dramatic turnabout on aid to Ukraine ...
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The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine
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Trump’s influence looms large over congressional Republicans: On national security, Ukraine, abortion and the border, congressional Republicans and 2024 ...
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Trump’s influence looms large over congressional Republicans
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Boebert clinches top spot on primary ballot in new Colorado district: Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) clinched the first spot on the ballot for her Colorado GOP ...
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Boebert clinches top spot on primary ballot in new Colorado district
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Democrats see abortion and marijuana juicing youth vote in Florida: Abortion and marijuana will be on the ballot in Florida in November — two issues that are ...
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Democrats see abortion and marijuana juicing youth vote in Florida
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One poll question summarizes eight years of Donald Trump: Asked who they trust for information about Ukraine, Republicans were most likely to point to the former ...
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One poll question summarizes eight years of Donald Trump
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What to know about Trump's hush-money trial: The presumptive Republican nominee for president will juggle a six-week trial in New York with campaigning.
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What to know about Trump's hush-money trial
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Ex-Ford foundation member calls Liz Cheney 'only person on this planet' worthy of top award after snub he says was over Trump
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Ex-Ford foundation member calls Liz Cheney 'only person on this planet' ...
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U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries: Republican donors and pro-Israel Democrats are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the ...
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U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
  • Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.

  • The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.

  • The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.

  • The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
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Trump ramps up fundraising to close gap with Biden: Former President Trump and his allies are ramping up fundraising to close a money gap between him and ...
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Trump ramps up fundraising to close gap with Biden
Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser
  • Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.

  • The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.

  • The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.

  • Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.
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Trump campaign to raise record-breaking $50M at billionaire dinner — doubling Biden's NYC haul
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Trump campaign to raise record-breaking $50M at billionaire dinner — ...
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Pennsylvania race previews Democrats’ plan to focus campaign on democracy: The bid to oust Republican Rep. Scott Perry has centered on his involvement in Donald ...
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Pennsylvania race previews Democrats’ plan to focus campaign on democracy
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House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) said he serves “with some real scumbags,” while others fought over ...
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House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote
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Boebert continues stoking controversy amid intense battle to keep her job: Three months after Rep. Lauren Boebert apologized for disruptive conduct at a Denver ...
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Boebert continues stoking controversy amid intense battle to keep her job
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Trump fundraising picks up, with help from big donors: Trump’s takeover of the Republican National Committee was a financial boon to the RNC, too.
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Trump fundraising picks up, with help from big donors
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Ohio warns Democrats that Biden may miss deadline for November ballot: Ohio elections officials told Democratic officials that their nominating convention is too ...
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Ohio warns Democrats that Biden may miss deadline for November ballot
Quick Glance: New Challenge Emerges for Biden in Ohio
  • There is a possibility that President Joe Biden may encounter issues accessing general election ballots in Ohio due to a potential conflict in state law.

  • According to a letter in Newsweek's possession, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's legal advisor is seeking clarification on an evident conflict in Ohio law between the nominating process of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the deadline for the state to certify the party's presidential candidate.

  • A deadline for a resolution has been set, with a request for 'immediate attention to the matter'. It was noted that either the Democratic National Committee must reschedule its nominating convention or the Ohio General Assembly must establish an exception to this legal requirement by May 9, 2024.

  • Despite Trump's current lead in Ohio, several polls suggest that Biden's chances of reelection in November have improved, with two reputable polling aggregates indicating he is tied with or ahead of Trump.
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Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
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Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Trump team shows growing pains in pivot to general election: Many of the Trump team's hiccups have revolved around his takeover of the Republican National ...
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Trump team shows growing pains in pivot to general election
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Four years after being rivals, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders partner to push for lower prescription drug costs
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Four years after being rivals, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders partner to ...
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Tax debt shadows Steve Garvey as he runs for Senate : Garvey, the Republican Senate hopeful and former baseball star, has amassed dozens of tax liens totaling ...
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Tax debt shadows Steve Garvey as he runs for Senate
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Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse: The presumptive GOP nominee will stand trial Monday in the first criminal trial of a former president ...
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Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse
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Biden could face issues getting on Ohio ballot over scheduling conflict: President Biden could face issues getting on the Ohio ballot for the general election ...
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Biden could face issues getting on Ohio ballot over scheduling conflict
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Washington becomes latest state that could leave Biden off their November ballot: Democrats have pitched provisional ballot access in WA, OH and AL
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Washington becomes latest state that could leave Biden off their November ...
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Trump thrills supporters in ‘freezing,’ wind-blown Lehigh Valley campaign rally: Former President Donald Trump appeared Saturday evening at the Schnecksville ...
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Trump thrills supporters in ‘freezing,’ wind-blown Lehigh Valley campaign ...
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Trump takes aim at a remaining House Republican who voted to impeach him : Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 ...
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Trump takes aim at a remaining House Republican who voted to impeach him
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In Mexico’s supersized election, a wave of assassinations has put democracy itself in the crosshairs
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In Mexico’s supersized election, a wave of assassinations has put ...
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Dikoloti Won’t Withdraw From BDP Primaries : Refuses to give Serame a free pass Masisi compelled to choose between him and Serame Sources believe he is stronger ...
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Dikoloti Won’t Withdraw From BDP Primaries 
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Wisconsin's 'Mad City' is a rational choice for Biden's appeal to youth: It is not much of an exaggeration, if it is one at all, that college towns are to the ...
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Wisconsin's 'Mad City' is a rational choice for Biden's appeal to youth
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Why Trump has refused to endorse a national abortion ban in US: The Republican presidential nominee made a four minutes-long articulation of his views on ...
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Why Trump has refused to endorse a national abortion ban in US
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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What Donald Trump wants in his next vice president — and who he’s considering: Donald Trump knows what sort of vice president he wants, has an ever-changing list ...
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What Donald Trump wants in his next vice president — and who he’s ...