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McConnell hospitalization and Graham's death shrink the GOP's already slim Senate majority
Republicans currently have 51 seats without Graham and McConnell compared to 47 for Democrats
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McConnell releases public statement on his health emergency that landed him in the hospital
McConnell also released a photo with his wife Elaine Chao
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Medical Examiner of District of Columbia’s preliminary findings on Graham’s death released
Graham's office initially said early Sunday that he died after a "brief and sudden illness" at 71.
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Fairfax suspect charged in toddler abduction had lengthy criminal history
A stolen vehicle was found at the scene.
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FDA to change opioid labeling rules to emphasize long-term risks
The new rule comes after a public advisory committee meeting in May that reviewed data showing risks for patients who use opioids over long periods. Those risks include misuse, addiction and overdoses.
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Feds destroy family farm for 'single paperwork violation.' GOP-appointed judges rebuke feds
Supreme Court ban on agencies using in-house courts to fine companies prohibits Labor Department actions going back to Obama administration, appeals court rules. "We’ve been dragged through the mud," farm says.
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NYC Mayor Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize street vending
The legislation, approved in June by the Democratic-majority City Council, would have eliminated criminal penalties for unlicensed street vendors, which can include a fine of up to $1,000 and three months of jail time.
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Appeals court rules private text messages were public record
The ruling came in Midwest Environmental Advocates v. Prehn, a case involving whether former Natural Resources Board Chair Frederick Prehn had unlawfully withheld public records that included text messages with then-Gov. Scott Walker regarding Prehn’s plans to remain in office after his term.
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Texas county emergency official says he was absent when floods hit because of illness
“I stayed in bed throughout July 3 and did not participate in the regularly scheduled 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Texas Emergency Management Coordination Center coordination calls,” Kerr County emergency management coordinator William Thomas said
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Trump orders deployment of nuclear subs in response to Medvedev
Trump's remarks appeared to refer to Medvedev's X post this week in which he warned Trump that he couldn't treat Russia like other nations and that he risked war with his escalating involvement in Ukraine.
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Trump tariff list: Here's the full list of rates by country
The tariffs on the list are set to take effect next week
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In first interview since '24 loss, Harris says would not run for office because system is 'broken'
Harris is also a former senator and California attorney general.
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GOP Sen Markwayne Mullin violated Stock Act, failed to report hundred of thousands in trades
A Mullin spokesperson said the senator uses an independent, third-party operator firm that manages all stock portfolio investments on his behalf.