Politics & Policy
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Trump promises pardons to his staff before leaving office: WSJ
He also pardoned a number of close allies who faced prosecution over their efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
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Trump deputy chief of staff takes 'leave of absence' to bolster GOP in midterms
Traditionally, the incumbent party loses ground in the midterms, though there have been notable exceptions, such as 2002's surge for the Republicans in the wake of 9/11.
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Trump gloats as Carlson-backed challenger to Graham drops out
Graham had been facing Lynch and Paul Dans, who left the race. Trump suggested that Carlson's endorsement had been the "kiss of death" for his campaign.
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Coal and power groups back UP–Norfolk Southern rail merger
The two railroads recently filed their merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, which must approve any consolidation in the freight rail industry. If approved, the deal would create the country’s first transcontinental railroad.
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Leavitt pins Minneapolis shooting on 'sinister' left-wing movement
The Department of Homeland Security has defended the agent's actions as self-defense.
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Senate backs limits on Trump military action in Venezuela
Under the Trump administration, Washington has put military pressure on the Caracas government over drug trafficking.
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Trump says US may control Venezuela for years
“Only time will tell,” President Trump said
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RFK Jr. drops 'South Park' edit after overhauling nutrition guidelines
When the situation resolves itself, the head scientist at USDA says "get the president on the phone. Tell him to have some steak with his butter."
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Democrats' judges rescue California again, reinstating 'gender secrecy' policies in school
President George W. Bush nominee improperly certified class action, stretched legal doctrine loathed by Justice Thomas, 9th Circuit Obama and Biden nominees say. Silent on state allegedly hiding policies in secret training.
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Democrats in House Energy hearing support nuclear power, but not Trump admin’s nuclear policies
The Trump administration has tried to streamline processes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission uses to license reactors. Democrats in a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday said they support nuclear energy -- at least as an idea -- but say Trump's plans undermine oversight and make the industry dangerous.
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Republican Study Committee unveils budget roadmap
The 115-page document includes calls for ending estate taxes, reforming trade, deregulation, and bolstering energy production, among other agenda items.
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Trump backs ICE officer involved in Minneapolis shooting
Trump included a clip of the incident showing the officer firing into the front of the car as it accelerated.
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Texas oil and gas industry paid $27 billion in taxes in 2025
It was the second highest total the industry paid in recorded state history.