Politics
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Senate Republican warns that Trump's downsizing of federal workforce will do 'more harm than good'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski sounded the alarm over President Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce, particularly over the disproportionate harm...
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IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency's plans, and...
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Dem lawmakers fighting Trump's agency cuts represent states receiving $231 billion in federal funds
House Democrats are leading an effort to fight President Trump's sweeping overhaul of the federal government through a task force that could lead...
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Legislative immunity is a privilege in most states. A speeding ticket could change that in Arizona
When a police officer gave state Sen. Mark Finchem a speeding ticket, the Arizona Republican didn't need to worry about the consequences.
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Justice Department formally asks court to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department formally asked a federal judge Friday night to drop the criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, moving to close out...
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Trump gives thumbs-up to J.D. Vance's remarks scolding European leaders
President Trump on Friday applauded his vice president's speech in Munich warning of the erosion of freedom of speech and other core values in Europe.
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Education Department probes transgender policies in suburban D.C. schools
The Department of Education is investigating five Virginia school districts that have kept transgender-inclusive policies in spite of President...
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Grounded: White House expands Associated Press ban to Air Force One
The White House escalated its feud with The Associated Press on Friday, blocking the news outlet from the Oval Office and Air Force One because it...
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U.K. PM Keir Starmer gets in the line of foreign leaders wanting a meeting with Trump
President Trump said Friday he had a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday and could meet with him as early as next week.
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Trump establishes a new council to advance U.S. energy dominance
President Trump signed an executive order Friday establishing the National Energy Dominance Council.
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Trump signs executive order targeting COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that halts federal funding for schools and universities that require students to be vaccinated...
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Democrats suspect Elon Musk is only in DOGE for the money
It's no surprise that the government is a major client of a man who runs a rocket ship company that can reach the space station, builds armored...