National Politics

Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees

By Associated Press’s Mary Clare Jalonsick Washington (AP) Republicans in the Senate are thinking of amending Senate rules to expedite the confirmation of President ...

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US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court justice overseeing case against Bolsonaro

By EL ONORE HUGHES AP’s Rio de Janeiro On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department declared penalties against Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian ...

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

Written by AP Political Writer Michael R. Blood Los Angeles (AP) Kamala Harris, the former vice president, has decided not to run for governor ...

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Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats

By Associated Press’s Joey Cappelletti, John Hanna, and Nada Lathan Texas’s Austin (AP)As they prepare for a difficult midterm election, Texas Republicans on Wednesday ...

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New whistleblower emerges against Trump lawyer ahead of confirmation vote

By Eric Tucker and Mary Clare Jalanick, Associated Press Washington (AP) Despite strong Democratic opposition and a fresh whistleblower complaint against him, the Senate ...

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22 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood funding cuts

By Associated Press’s Sophie Autin SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration was sued Tuesday by more than 20 states, primarily led by Democrats, ...

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Democrats try again to revive the Voting Rights Act but face long odds

By Associated Press’s Matt Brown WASHINGTON (AP) — Days before the Voting Rights Act of 1965’s 60th anniversary, and amid a renewed debate about ...

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‘South Park’ co-creator jokes he’s ‘terribly sorry’ over premiere that drew White House anger

By Associated Press’s Andrew Dallton SAN DIEGO (AP)Trey Parker, the co-creator of South Park, responded in the shortest possible way on Thursday to the ...

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No one knows whether Trump’s $50B for rural health care will be enough

By Stateline.org’s Anna Claire Vollers In an effort to calm concerns about the billions more in record cuts to federal health care funding that ...

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‘Why isn’t he paying?’ Trump’s golf visit to cost Scottish taxpayers

By BRIAN MELLEY and KWIYEON HA, Associated Press Scotland’s Turnberry (AP) The luminous yellow vest worn by Scottish police was one of the most ...

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