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The key ballot measures to watch in 2026

Voters will head to the polls in next year's midterms to decide on a number of critical ballot measures. While most of the attention in 2026 will be...

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Explosion, fire reported at Silver Lake nursing home in Pennsylvania

Explosions and fire at a nursing home outside Philadelphia killed at least two people, local and state officials said Tuesday. “We believe...

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Trump administration recalls numerous career ambassadors

The Trump administration is recalling a number of ambassadors to the U.S., a union representing foreign service officials and the State Department...

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TSA predicts potentially record-breaking holiday travel season

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a record-breaking holiday travel season, the agency noted Monday. TSA said in a press...

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Most Americans donated to charity in 2025: Poll

More than 6 in 10 U.S. adults have donated to charity in 2025, according to a new poll, with most Americans who plan to give doing so before the end...

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At least six among victims of Mexican Navy plane crash off the coast of Texas 

At least six people were killed when a Mexican Naval plane crashed in Galveston Bay off the Texas coast on Monday afternoon, the U.S. Coast...

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US military kills 'narco-terrorist' in eastern Pacific strike

The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing one “narco-terrorist.” U.S. Southern...

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Lawler: Vance, Rubio more likely to run with one other than compete in 2028 

Will Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio run against each other in the 2028 Republican primary? Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said...

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FCC blacklists foreign-made drones over security, spying concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned new foreign-made drones from being sold in the U.S. on Monday, citing national security concerns. ...

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FDA approves oral version of Wegovy

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s oral version of the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the first such supplement approved...

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Khanna, Massie threaten 'inherent contempt' charges against Bondi over partial release of Epstein files

Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Ca.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Sunday that the House should hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in “inherent contempt” over...

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Trump names Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland

President Trump named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) as his special envoy to Greenland on Sunday, after the president repeatedly expressed interest in...

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Omar Fateh responds to Vance's 'mayor of Mogadishu' comment made in Turning Point speech 

After Vice President Vance slammed Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh (D) on Sunday, Fateh fired back, saying Vance “took time away from the couch to...

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Trump likely to propose tariff check legislation in new year: Hassett

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump will likely back legislation to send $2,000 tariff rebate checks to...

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Less than a fifth of Americans say Trump has benefited their wallets: Poll

A new CBS News/YouGov poll found that less than 2 in 10 respondents believe President Trump’s policies are improving their current financial...

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Jeffries says House 'will pass' ObamaCare subsidies extension 'with a bipartisan majority'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) predicted Sunday that an extension of subsidies offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will pass...

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US Catholic bishop head: Deportations instilling 'fear in a rather widespread manner'

Paul Coakley, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), said Sunday that the Trump administration’s mass deportations are...

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Witkoff says Ukraine remains 'fully committed to achieving a just and sustainable peace'

Special envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine are committed to achieving peace amid negotiations on ending the ongoing war between...

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Trump order sets aside Christmas Eve, Dec. 26 as federal holidays

President Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 as federal holidays this year. The order will result in federal...

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Medicare enrollees to pay 50 percent less for some drugs next year: Study

Medicare enrollees could save roughly half of what they usually pay for certain drugs next year, according to a study from the AARP. The study,...

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Harris defends Biden administration decision not to release Jeffrey Epstein files

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that the Biden administration was right not to pressure the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release...

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GOP lawmaker: 'I hope that the Speaker takes a different approach in the new year'

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) wants House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to chart a different course in 2026. “I hope that the Speaker takes a different...

18.12.2025 3

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Brown University shooting manhunt enters fifth day: What we know

More than five days have passed since a gunman killed two people and injured nine others at Brown University, with authorities still searching for the...

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These 4 rogue Republicans joined Democrats' ObamaCare discharge petition

Four Republicans joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on extending expiring subsidies offered under the Affordable...

17.12.2025 2

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Heating costs expected to jump 9.2 percent this winter

Related video — DC Bureau: Economy in Focus A new report projects that home heating costs will rise by 9.2 percent this winter, with colder...

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Kelly on Pentagon investigation: 'This is all a bunch of bulls---'

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) blasted the Pentagon’s ongoing probe into him Tuesday. “This is all a bunch of bulls---,” Kelly told reporters on...

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Trump sues BBC for libel after documentary edited his Jan. 6 speech

President Trump on Monday filed suit against the BBC, calling the way it edited a clip of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to supporters before the U.S....

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GOP Rep. Lawler says it would be ‘wrong’ for Trump to reclassify marijuana

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) said Monday that President Trump changing marijuana’s classification would be ill-advised. “I think...

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More people using AI at work: Gallup

A new Gallup poll found that the percentage of respondents using artificial intelligence (AI) at work ticked up during the third quarter of this year....

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Police share videos of new person of interest in Brown shooting; FBI offers $50K reward

Police in Providence, R.I., and the FBI released new photos and video of a person of interest in Saturday’s deadly shooting at Brown University, as...

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Brian Glenn says he's engaged to Marjorie Taylor Greene 

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) put a ring on it. Greene, who is departing Congress next month, confirmed her engagement Monday to Brian Glenn,...

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Cassidy says 'I don't care who gets the credit' on ACA subsidies extension

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called on Congress to pass legislation addressing expiring subsidies offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), regardless...

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Sen. Banks: Congress will 'back up' Trump's next move in Syria

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) vowed to support President Trump’s efforts to fight ISIS, a day after two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed...

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Gang of Eight member unsure about US goal in Venezuela: 'I do not know'

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is unsure about what President Trump’s endgame is in Venezuela, but he certainly does not want troops on the ground.  “I...

15.12.2025 10

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Energy secretary predicts that electricity prices will stop rising 'very soon'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed optimism that electricity prices will eventually come down. “Very soon, you'll see a stop of the rise of...

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Ukrainian ambassador: Security guarantees in peace deal should be 'legally binding'

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., called for ironclad security guarantees for her country as part of a deal to end its war...

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Former House intelligence chair: Trump administration has not communicated with Congress on Venezuela goals

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), the former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that the Trump administration has not communicated its...

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Top Armed Services Democrat: US must work 'aggressively' with new Syrian government to fight ISIS

After two American service members and one civilian were killed in Syria by a gunman allegedly tied to ISIS, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said Sunday that...

14.12.2025 3

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Indiana senator laments failed redistricting push as a 'missed opportunity'

Indiana Sen. Jim Banks (R) expressed disappointment in his state’s Senate after it rejected a new House map that would favor the GOP. “This was a...

14.12.2025 3

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Rhode Island senator: Brown University shooting 'shook the entire state'

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed (D) said Sunday that the deadly shooting at Brown University “shook” his state.  At least two students died and nine...

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West Virginia governor: Hospitalized National Guard member's parents 'optimistic' about recovery

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on Thursday gave a positive update on the condition of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was shot in...

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Older voters leaning toward Republicans ahead of midterms: Survey

U.S. voters ages 50 and up are now trending Republican, less than a year ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new poll. The...

11.12.2025 5

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Tariffs have cost average household almost $1,200 since Trump's return: Democrats

Democrats on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee (JEC) estimate that, on average, U.S. households have paid nearly $1,200 in additional costs in...

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Warren: Hassett 'biggest concern' among Fed chair contenders

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said Thursday that of the top contenders to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, she is most concerned with...

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Democratic Miami mayor-elect: City is 'tip of the spear' on affordability crisis

Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins (D) vowed to get straight to work upon taking office on Wednesday, saying the city is “at the tip of the spear”...

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Lawmakers react to US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker

Democratic lawmakers and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) expressed concern Wednesday that the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker by the U.S. could further...

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Rubio switches diplomatic font to Times New Roman from Calibri, blaming Biden-era DEI

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered U.S. embassies and consulates to use Times New Roman font for diplomatic communications, reversing the...

10.12.2025 3

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Sanders concerned ACA subsidies will not be extended before New Year: 'It's a tragedy'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressed concern that Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies will not be extended before the end of this year. “It’s a...

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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt criticizes Trump for shutting down wind energy projects

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) criticized the Trump administration for canceling wind energy projects on Tuesday. Since President Trump returned to...

10.12.2025 10

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Zelensky says he's ready for elections after Trump says it is time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he is ready for elections, after President Trump remarked his country should hold them.  “Since...

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