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RFK Jr.'s olive branch isn't winning over his staffers

RFK Jr.'s olive branch isn't winning over his staffers But inside the health department, workers say the dysfunction of the DOGE era...

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LA Dems are nursing a post-Spencer Pratt hangover

LA Dems are nursing a post-Spencer Pratt hangover Democrats are bracing for a bruising race between Nithya Raman and Karen Bass. Spencer Pratt speaks...

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Inside Trump’s Reversal on HIV

Inside Trump’s Reversal on HIV The president’s first-term pledge to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030 has evaporated in his second term.

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Sacramento’s AI question: protect jobs or soften the blow?

Sacramento’s AI question: protect jobs or soften the blow? California’s current and future leaders are faced with a policy dilemma when it comes...

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‘We're going to need a bigger boat’: New Jersey prepares for Amtrak meltdowns during World Cup

‘We're going to need a bigger boat’: New Jersey prepares for Amtrak meltdowns during World Cup A recent series of fires and electrical...

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US launches a second straight day of airstrikes in Iran

US launches a second straight day of airstrikes in Iran President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had telegraphed the action...

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Hormuz closure sparks global pitchfest on energy

Hormuz closure sparks global pitchfest on energy The projects aren’t coming online anytime soon, but countries from Suriname to Syria see an...

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Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’ as negotiations stall

Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’ as negotiations stall “They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them,...

10.06.2026 4

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Why Ro Khanna is standing by Graham Platner

Why Ro Khanna is standing by Graham Platner Khanna is “doing more standing by him than anyone else,” said a prominent Silicon Valley bundler who...

09.06.2026 5

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Kennedy Center memo directs staffers to remove Trump’s name from the arts center

Kennedy Center memo directs staffers to remove Trump’s name from the arts center Staffers are ordered to remove references to Trump from email...

04.06.2026 8

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Coinbase CEO ‘sad’ to hear Jamie Dimon’s personal attacks over crypto lobbying

Coinbase CEO ‘sad’ to hear Jamie Dimon’s personal attacks over crypto lobbying Brian Armstrong told POLITICO he believes the crypto regulation...

04.06.2026 7

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House unveils AI draft that would preempt state laws

House unveils AI draft that would preempt state laws The draft legislation represents Republicans’ last realistic chance to craft federal rules...

04.06.2026 3

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The $9 billion liability across the street from the Capitol

The $9 billion liability across the street from the Capitol The Rayburn House Office Building is 60 years old and desperately in need of renovation....

04.06.2026 5

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What Rubio’s 2 days on the Hill foretell for 2028

What Rubio’s 2 days on the Hill foretell for 2028 Secretary of State Marco Rubio defanged critics of the Iran war and global health cuts with charm...

04.06.2026 8

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California voters had their first chance to be heard on data centers. They didn’t hold back.

California voters had their first chance to be heard on data centers. They didn’t hold back. The Monterey Park ballot measure is part of a wave of...

04.06.2026 8

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Tech ‘got spanked’ in this week’s primaries. It could be a preview of more to come.

Tech ‘got spanked’ in this week’s primaries. It could be a preview of more to come. Tech is poised to suffer more electoral defeats this summer...

04.06.2026 7

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Hasan Piker declares ‘I'm not a kingmaker’ after his candidates struggle

Hasan Piker declares ‘I'm not a kingmaker’ after his candidates struggle The popular socialist Twitch streamer had an up-and-down night...

04.06.2026 7

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'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead, acting AG says

'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead, acting AG says It's not clear whether the assurance will be enough to allow Republicans to pass...

02.06.2026 10

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Florida is now OpenAI's biggest problem in red America

Florida is now OpenAI's biggest problem in red America Top Florida pols are making AI regulation a key issue, pushing legislation, lawsuits and...

02.06.2026 10

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‘They’re pretty much in a funk’: Trump’s agenda hits a summer stall

‘They’re pretty much in a funk’: Trump’s agenda hits a summer stall Trump allies describe a White House consumed by Iran and struggling to...

02.06.2026 10

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Trump ally admits political risk of Iran war at campaign event

Trump ally admits political risk of Iran war at campaign event The comments, obtained by POLITICO, are a stark acknowledgement from Republican Rep....

02.06.2026 10

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Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence

Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence Pulte — who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency — will take over for Tulsi...

02.06.2026 10

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Trump to meet Paxton in Washington

Trump to meet Paxton in Washington It would be Paxton’s first in-person meeting with the president since he won the brutal primary runoff against...

02.06.2026 10

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Hard-liners balk at GOP’s failure to enshrine anti-transgender laws

Hard-liners balk at GOP’s failure to enshrine anti-transgender laws Some Republicans worry the party has squandered its chance to enact legislation...

01.06.2026 10

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States balk at the high price of Medicaid work requirements amid budget crunch

States balk at the high price of Medicaid work requirements amid budget crunch States dealing with budget shortfalls are facing tens of millions of...

31.05.2026 10

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Platner's campaign confirms he sent sexual texts to women while married

Platner's campaign confirms he sent sexual texts to women while married Amy Gertner, Platner’s wife, accused a former friend of spreading...

31.05.2026 10

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Socialism's next test: Swing states

Socialism's next test: Swing states Francesca Hong is part of an array of lefty candidates running in competitive states emboldened by a turn...

31.05.2026 10

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Xavier Becerra has doubts about California's EV ambitions

Xavier Becerra has doubts about California's EV ambitions He significantly differs from Newsom on one of the state’s most ambitious climate...

31.05.2026 10

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Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams asked Trump’s...

30.05.2026 10

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Newsom’s climate rules bend to gas price politics

Newsom’s climate rules bend to gas price politics California is changing its climate policies in the face of affordability concerns as Gavin Newsom...

30.05.2026 10

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Trump leaves Situation Room meeting with no update on an Iran deal

Trump leaves Situation Room meeting with no update on an Iran deal The president had promised a "final determination" on Iran after the...

30.05.2026 10

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Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum

Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum The Pentagon chief, in a rare omission, avoided any mention of Taiwan in a speech to Asian officials....

30.05.2026 10

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Does JD Vance Have to Choose Between Pope Leo and Peter Thiel?

Does JD Vance Have to Choose Between Pope Leo and Peter Thiel? The pope’s encyclical calling for AI restraints has fueled a backlash in Silicon...

29.05.2026 20

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Blue states’ plan for 100% tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts not as easy as it looks

Blue states’ plan for 100% tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts not as easy as it looks Democrats in blue states are coordinating their...

29.05.2026 20

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New York Democrats to introduce 2 redistricting amendments

New York Democrats to introduce 2 redistricting amendments The proposals will allow state lawmakers to consider either narrow adjustments or wholesale...

28.05.2026 8

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In San Francisco's bruising House race, even Pelosi is a target

In San Francisco's bruising House race, even Pelosi is a target Saikat Chakrabarti is taking shots at the former House speaker in his bid to...

27.05.2026 9

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Mamdani pledges housing ‘transformation’ to tackle central affordability challenge

Mamdani pledges housing ‘transformation’ to tackle central affordability challenge The mayor is not reinventing the wheel on many housing issues...

27.05.2026 20

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Rep. Chip Roy loses runoff for Texas attorney general to a MAGA challenger

Rep. Chip Roy loses runoff for Texas attorney general to a MAGA challenger State Sen. Mayes Middleton won after casting Roy as insufficiently loyal to...

27.05.2026 10

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Mamdani targets housing holdouts

Mamdani targets housing holdouts The city will explore land use changes in areas with the lowest rates of affordable housing production. Mayor Mamdani...

26.05.2026 10

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Trump says peace deal with Iran is imminent

Trump says peace deal with Iran is imminent It remains unclear whether the agreement will involve formal limitations on Iran’s nuclear program....

24.05.2026 20

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The White House wants to eliminate housing funds. Republicans aren’t having it.

The White House wants to eliminate housing funds. Republicans aren’t having it. The presidential budget put GOP lawmakers in an awkward position....

24.05.2026 20

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War-driven gas spike puts pressure on summer travelers — and Republicans

War-driven gas spike puts pressure on summer travelers — and Republicans Memorial Day marks the traditional start of summer driving season — with...

24.05.2026 20

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Knives out: Internal fighting skewers Trump’s beef tariff plan

Knives out: Internal fighting skewers Trump’s beef tariff plan Internal disagreements over a White House plan to allow more beef imports highlights...

21.05.2026 10

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Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump’s Paxton endorsement

Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump’s Paxton endorsement The president's endorsement of Attorney General Ken Paxton has left many...

19.05.2026 20

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Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn for Texas Senate

Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn for Texas Senate The late endorsement comes just a week before the heated GOP runoff election between the state...

19.05.2026 20

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Hegseth enters the war between Donald Trump and Thomas Massie

Hegseth enters the war between Donald Trump and Thomas Massie The Defense secretary’s remarks are highly unusual for a civilian military leader. Ed...

19.05.2026 20

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AI attacks may be backfiring in Manhattan House race

AI attacks may be backfiring in Manhattan House race In the closing stretch of the competitive Democratic primary for Rep. Jerry Nadler’s seat, Alex...

19.05.2026 20

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The evangelical primary has already started. Rubio has the early edge on Vance.

The evangelical primary has already started. Rubio has the early edge on Vance. Evangelicals are already taking sides in the fight to succeed...

19.05.2026 20

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Wes Moore on What Democrats Still Don’t Understand About Losing

Wes Moore on What Democrats Still Don’t Understand About Losing The Maryland governor has a few lessons for his party. descriptions off, selected...

19.05.2026 10

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US military attack on Cuba would trigger ‘bloodbath,’ says Cuban president

US military attack on Cuba would trigger ‘bloodbath,’ says Cuban president Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez said Cuba is aware of the...

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