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Paxton Admits Iran War and Fuel Costs Hurt GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acknowledged that President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran and resulting fuel costs are damaging Republican electoral prospects, according to leaked audio from a closed-door…

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A mill town in winter, where the works set the hours and the whole valley lived by them.Photograph · Farm Security Administration · Library of Congress
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Federal Judge Reviews White House Ban on Three News Outlets

A federal judge is set to hear arguments regarding President Donald Trump’s effort to revoke press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MS Now. The hearing before U.S. District Judge Timothy…

Constitution

DNC Sues Trump Over $12 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Ads

The Democratic National Committee filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday challenging President Donald Trump’s use of public funds to broadcast self-promoting television advertisements. The suit, lodged in the U.S. District…

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Paxton Admits Iran War and Fuel Costs Hurt GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acknowledged that President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran and resulting fuel costs are damaging Republican electoral…

Constitution

Federal Judge Reviews White House Ban on Three News Outlets

A federal judge is set to hear arguments regarding President Donald Trump’s effort to revoke press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MS…

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Trump considers suspending federal gasoline tax before midterms

President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that his administration is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a move that would require congressional…

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Defense Secretary Launches AI Warfare Study Led by Musk and Luckey

Pentagon Task Force Led by Musk, Luckey Faces Ethics Scrutiny The Department of Defense has launched a 120-day study on future warfare…

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