Politics & Policy
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Becerra advances to November general election for California governor: AP
The AP called the first slot for Becerra, who secured 26.7% of the vote as of publishing time, compared to Republican Steve Hilton, who is trailing in second with 26.4% of the vote and 66% of the total ballots counted.
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Vance condemns death of UK's Henry Nowak: 'Enraging'
Vance has long been a critic of Europe's immigration policy, contending that it risks transforming the continent and threatens the transatlantic alliance with the U.S.
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Trump blasts 'loser' Tillis as outgoing senator ramps up criticisms
“He was forced to leave the Senate because I wouldn’t support him and he quit, so now he’s trying to make trouble by opposing anyone," Trump insisted.
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RFK Jr. unveils 'sweeping' Lyme disease research, containment, treatment plan
Effort includes funding clinical research on products that may be able to stop Alpha-gal syndrome, which can create serious allergic reactions to red meat after tick bites.
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Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico's church includes porn in its library: critics
"Anyone who checked out [This Book Is Gay] from this church should have their hard drive checked immediately," critic says. Talarico's church defends its "banned books" but doesn't name or describe them in detail.
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U.S. smoking rate hits record low while e-cigarette use levels off: CDC
Renewed popularity of smoking in Hollywood doesn't appear to be rubbing off on ordinary Americans.
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Wind and solar interests defend taxpayer gravy train by playing favorites in GOP primaries
Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC poured more than $1 million into Chip Roy's defeat, calling him obstacle to MAGA, and is trying to protect Iowa incumbent as MAGA diehard against anti-renewable challenger.
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Michigan Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed a protégé of firebrand Muslim activist Linda Sarsour
Abdul El-Sayed, who is currently front-running the Democratic Party primaries has been backed up by Bernie Sanders surrogate and controversial Muslim activist Linda Sarsour for nearly a decade.
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Trump executive order directs CDC to 'realign' childhood vaccine schedule with developed peers
HHS scientific assessment that deemed U.S. schedule bloated compared to other countries is now a "guiding resource" for the feds. CDC, advisors directed to update schedule, give "maximum flexibility" to parents, doctors.
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Iowa voters head to the polls for fierce races
Many of Iowa’s races for the U.S. House are highly anticipated as midterm general elections approach.
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Exxon, global agencies warn of oil price spike within weeks
Neil Chapman, senior vice president at ExxonMobil, told investors at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York that global inventories could reach critical lows within "two to three weeks."
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CDC expands Ebola screenings to New York's JFK airport
The screenings come ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next month. The first match will take place in Mexico City on June 11.