Politics & Policy
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to expedite review of mail-in ballot order ruling
Solicitor General John Sauer explained that the district court's ruling would effectively run out the clock on the federal government's ability to implement key parts of Trump's order in time for the November mid-term elections.
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Elected town commissioner in NJ charged with submitted fraudulent signatures on a primary petition
An investigation that found multiple individuals whose names and signatures appeared on Lumberton Township Committee member Gina LaPlaca's nominating petition said they had not signed the petition or authorized anyone to do so for them,
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Federal appeals court restores Texas' mail-in ballot ID requirements
The Fifth Circuit reversed the lower court's ruling entirely, finding that the plaintiffs lacked standing on most of their complaints.
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Trump slams Democrats for celebrating flags flying at half-staff during inauguration
President Joe Biden ordered all U.S. flags at the White House and public buildings be flown at half-mast for 30 days, which will overlap with the inauguration on January 20. The order is traditional for the death of a president.
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Twin terror attacks, gang shooting close presidency of former 'law and order' champion
One of Biden’s hallmark legislative accomplishments was a 1994 crime bill that raised the minimum penalties for a wide array of offenses and imposed an assault weapons ban. His swing to progressive policies -- and pardons -- may have diluted that legacy.
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Wisconsin Elections Commission to investigate missing Madison absentee ballots
Madison's city clerk found 193 ballots in two batches, the first Nov. 12 and the second Dec. 3.
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U.S. gas prices expected to drop nationwide in 2025
According to Gasbuddy's 2025 Fuel Price Outlook, the projected total U.S. gasoline spending will reach $410.8 billion, an 8% decline from the $423.1 billion Americans spent in 2024.
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As extreme cold threatens U.S. electricity supply, grid watchdog issues dire warning to suppliers
"When you get a cold event like this, not only do you see record demand, but then you have the possibility of infrastructure freezing up. They have to shut the wells down because it’s too dangerous to produce,” Phil Flynn, an analyst at Price Futures Group, said.
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Johnson wins Speakership after two holdouts flip
The House of Representatives on Friday convened for its first day of the 119th Congress.
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Trump to hold 'victory' rally in Washington the day before he's sworn in as president
“This is President Trump’s VICTORY RALLY the DAY before being sworn in as the 47th President — the crowd needs to be HUGE!” the president-elect's team wrote in an email to supporters advertising the event.
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Big Confession: Carville says he was wrong, Trump won election on economy
Longtime strategist predicted dire consequences for Democrats if they fail to turn things around.
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Watch Live: Biden speaks on national security, judicial confirmations
President Joe Biden is speaking on the investigations into the New Orleans and Las Vegas terrorist attacks.
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Most GOP voters consider themselves 'Trump Republicans,' new poll shows
Among Democrats, 45% of those surveyed said they consider themselves a progressive Democrat and 44% said they consider themselves a traditional Democrat.