National Politics

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups, with US logistical support

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Trump visits Ohio and Kentucky to downplay Iran war's effect on economy and target a GOP antagonist

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Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

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Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

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Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

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Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

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Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

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Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district

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Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

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Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary

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Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution

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Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for 'talking filibuster'

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Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

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Justice Department official Ed Martin accused of ethics violations for letter to Georgetown dean

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