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Dem Rep Blames Traffic for Missing Hegseth Impeachment Vote

Rep. Melanie Stansbury apologized for missing the Hegseth impeachment vote, saying traffic left her stuck in her car blocks from the Capitol.
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Jeffries Proposes 'Remedial Assistance' for Deported Dreamers, Sparking Backlash

Hakeem Jeffries called for deported Dreamers to be brought back and given 'remedial assistance,' drawing immediate backlash from critics.
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Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Race in Historic Upset, Flips Seat Blue

The Associated Press called the race for Colom over Trump-backed Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, with GOP Gov. Reeves and former presidents offering congratulations.
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Democrats Eye 60 Senate Seats to Lock in Power

With 54 seats, Democrats could push statehood for a permanent majority, cutting off any GOP comeback.
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GOP Lawmakers Fume as Trump Promotes Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff

Republicans blame Miller’s immigration hardline for massive midterm losses, yet he gets the top job.
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Trump Names Stephen Miller New White House Chief of Staff

Stephen Miller becomes chief of staff after Susie Wiles leaves to join the political operation following midterm losses.
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Trump Names Stephen Miller to Replace Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff

Stephen Miller takes over as chief of staff as the White House pivots to executive power amid Democratic control.
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Jay Rockefeller Dies at 89: A Democrat Who Loved His Party More Than His State

The former senator leaves behind a record of voting for Democratic priorities while his state voted Republican.
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Florida Moves 7 County Polls Due to Flood Threat

Gov. DeSantis signed an emergency order to relocate voting sites in seven counties after heavy rains threatened infrastructure.
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Martha Stewart defends homeless Halloween costume as charity awareness

The billionaire claims her controversial outfit was meant to highlight social issues, not mock the poor.
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DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Separate 20,000 California Ballots

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 disputed California mail ballots pending a review of their eligibility.
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Judge Cites 'Weaponization,' Tosses Charges in Hunter Biden Case

A federal judge dismissed charges against two former FBI officials, calling the prosecution a weaponized rush job.
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Stevens Endorsement Sparks $2.4M Surge for El-Sayed

Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after her primary loss, and Abdul El-Sayed responded by raising $2.4 million from more than 65,000 donors in a single day.
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U.S. Warns Iran: Consequences for Threats to Supply Chains and Troops

Officials say Iran plots against Americans have advanced while G20 allies gather to secure trade routes.
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Congressional Musical Chairs: Who Gets the Seat?

Leadership elections loom as Republicans and Democrats scramble for power in the new Congress.
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Trump administration rejected in bid to set aside 20K California ballots over noncitizen claims

A Clinton-appointed judge rejected Trump's emergency bid to set aside votes from suspected noncitizens, citing election disruption.
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Ilhan Omar marriage fraud probe began under Obama in 2016, sources say

The probe began under Obama in 2016. Biden’s attorney shut it down in 2021. Now the files are open again.
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CNN poll: Democrats lead in Texas and Michigan as Maine and Kansas stay tight

New data reveals tight contests in Maine and Kansas while Democratic leads widen in Texas and Michigan.
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