Politics & Policy
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Karen Bass trailing Nithya Raman in LA mayor's race: Poll
Raman has the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America and is a member of that group.
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U.S. delegation walks out on Iranian president during UN speech
The U.S. representative was filmed leaving the room during Pezeshkian's remarks.
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Trump warns Canada 'destroying itself' with large-scale migration
Trump's remarks come amid an ongoing trade row with Canada.
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Poll: 71% of voters favor Trump's proposed $2000 tariff dividend checks
Just 37% believe it is likely that the government will actually issue the check to most Americans
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Trump says $2,000 tariff rebate checks won't come before Christmas
Trump has proposed sending $2,000 checks to most Americans, excluding high earners.
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Michigan Republicans ask Justice Department to oversee state's 2026 elections
State elections are generally overseen by the state's secretary of state, which in this case is Democrat Jocelyn Benson. The letter argued Benson has “an inherent and unavoidable conflict of interest” because she is running for governor.
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Survey: Over 1,000 Arizona teachers have left jobs since July
The number of teachers resigning before the start of a school year nearly doubled this year.
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Attorneys urge Tennessee school to allow Christian club
Letter warns that denying the faith-based club would violate the First Amendment.
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Indiana Senate leader says GOP does not have votes for redistricting
Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun called for the special session last month, which would weigh whether to redraw the congressional lines. But eight Republican state senators have already said they would vote against the effort.
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Trump announces three district judge nominations
Trump announced the selection of Megan Benton to serve in the Western District of Missouri, Justin Olson for the Southern District of Indiana, and Brian Lea for the Western District of Tennessee.
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Trump withdraws nominee for key Treasury post
Trump nominated Korb for the post in April
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Trump goes on offensive over Epstein files, as voters appear unwilling to accept ordeal as a 'hoax'
Trump campaigned on releasing the so-called “client list,” a master document of the famous and powerful people to whom Jeffrey Epstein allegedly trafficked underaged girls.
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Poll finds majority of Americans believe free speech in U.S. headed in wrong direction
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), through its National Speech Index, tracks attitudes toward free speech on a quarterly basis.