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Tlaib draws criticism from fellow Democrats with comments about Israel, Palestinians
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) is facing a fresh wave of criticism — with some of the sharpest coming from fellow Democrats — over her comments related to Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza, days after she avoided being censured in the House over related actions and remarks.
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4 things we learned from Trump’s testimony in the New York fraud trial
Trump’s civil fraud trial testimony quickly went off the rails, reminding everyone how ugly things are likely to get in the months ahead -- and likely intentionally so.
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The Mississippi governor’s race hasn’t been this competitive in 20 years
Democrat Brandon Presley, a second cousin to Elvis Presley, has excited voters in deep red Mississippi, with his strong challenge to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves.
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Are young voters actually split between Trump and Biden?
The most puzzling part of the New York Time-Siena College poll released Sunday is the even divide between the candidates among voters under 30.
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Trump and allies plot revenge, Justice Department control in a second term
Advisers have also discussed deploying the military to quell potential unrest on Inauguration Day. Critics have called the ideas under consideration dangerous and unconstitutional.
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Trump and media want a televised trial in D.C. The Justice Dept. doesn’t.
Donald Trump and the media want to make the historic prosecution of the former president in D.C. the first time federal courts allow TV cameras to broadcast or record a criminal trial.
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Former Republican congressman Peter Meijer launches Senate bid in Michigan
Meijer, whose family founded the Meijer supermarket chain, is a business analyst and former U.S. Army reservist who served one term in the House and voted to impeach Trump.
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An ominous poll for Democrats, and what it says about a Biden alternative
A new poll shows Biden trailing Trump by four points in key swing states, but an unnamed “generic” Democrat leading by eight. Where does that leave us?
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2020 falsehoods thrive as a replay of the election nears
Three years of demonstrating that the 2020 results were valid have had no effect as a rematch of that contest draws closer.
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In Israeli-Palestinian battle to sway Congress, only one side wins
Support for Israel is a uniquely bipartisan sentiment on Capitol Hill, a reflection of a powerful lobby and an imbalance of exposure to Palestinians.
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Will Ohio voters back abortion rights? Other red and swing states have.
A new era of abortion bans have stoked a backlash from voters — even in places that helped elect Trump.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to endorse DeSantis over Trump for president
It is unusual for an Iowa governor to endorse in a contested Republican primary, but Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) has appeared frequently with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Trump Trials: Donald Trump takes the stand
A weekly look at what’s happening in Donald Trump’s court cases in D.C., Florida, Georgia and New York
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Supreme Court weighs impact of gun ruling on domestic-abuse protections
In the gun-ownership case of Zackey Rahimi, the Supreme Court for the first time takes an extensive look at the fallout from its 2022 Bruen decision.
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Ky. governor’s race tests Democrat’s ability to survive in Trump country
The election that culminates Tuesday will decide whether incumbent Andy Beshear can buck political trends in a state that strongly backed the former president
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White House frustrated by Israel’s onslaught but sees few options
As U.S. calls for a bombing pause have little effect, the shape of post-war Mideast — and the U.S.’s role in it — grows starkly uncertain.
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At Florida GOP summit, support for Trump overshadows DeSantis
DeSantis faced more defections in his home state and a crowd that was excited about his 2024 rival.
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Flooding D.C. streets and bashing Biden, thousands demand Gaza cease-fire
A broad coalition filled Freedom Plaza and marched to the White House, pressuring politicians for a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war and an end to U.S. aid to Israel.
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One year out, an unsettled country marks time for a 2024 showdown
Despite big events on the state, federal and international level, events of the year have yet to influence next year’s election.
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Democrats’ emotional divisions on Israel burst into public view
The raw emotions over Israel’s conduct are dividing the Democratic Party more than any other issue in recent memory.
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