Politics & Policy
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Hair Politics: Illinois lawmakers weigh $25M proposed for voter engagement at salons, barber shops
Chicago lawmaker said about 80 million eligible voters did not cast a ballot in the 2024 election.
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Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority approves plan to rename airport after Dolly Parton
Parton, who previously opposed renaming the airport after herself while she was alive, died late last month after a short battle with cancer at the age of 80.
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Republicans for Talarico launches in Dallas
As the Republican Party held its first midterm convention in Dallas, some Republicans in north Texas and elsewhere in the state announced their endorsement for Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, state Rep. James Talarico. Talarico is statistically tied with
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Progressive challenger ousts Rep. Shri Thanedar, who tried to impeach Trump
His victory marks the ouster of Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., who attracted national attention for introducing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump early in 2025.
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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic Senate primary: AP
El-Sayed is set to face former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., in November.
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Trump touts manufacturing boom, stock market surge in claiming 'Golden Age'
While the ongoing war in Iran has led to increases in gas prices, and inflation continues to impact grocery costs, some metrics have turned positive, and Trump is eager to seize on them.
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Dow Jones soars over 900 points to close at new record after strong AI showings, possible Iran deal
The Dow Jones soared over 900 points, which is 1.71%, to close at 54,085. The S&P 500 gained 1.79%, hitting a fresh high for the first time since June and closing at 7,736.52, and the Nasdaq Composite ended with a 2.5% gain to close at 26,584.99.
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Stephanie Grisham files restraining order against embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller
Attorney Mark Zaid announced the restraining order on X.
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Trump White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr Atlas says Fauci not alone in panel missteps
Dr. Scott Atlas says some task force members "trying to run from accountability"
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Trump backs 'MAGA' Megan Degenfelder for Wyoming governor
"Megan Degenfelder has my Complete and Total Endorsement — She is a fantastic person, and will never let you down!" he added.
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Trump backs Harriet Hageman for Wyoming Senate seat
Wyoming is a deep red state and the contest is expected to favor Republicans.
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Trump backs Stacy Garrity for PA governor
Garrity is facing off against Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., in what is expected to be an uphill battle for Republicans.
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Chipotle a focus in investigation of salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health interviewed 84 people who had come down with the symptoms, and 89% reported eating at Chipotle from mid-June to last month.