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Trump admin moves focus of key human rights report away from persecuted identity groups

New guidance was sent to all U.S. embassies and consulates abroad Thursday, according to a senior State Department official.
Women's March Mobilizes Hundreds For "Bans Off Our Mifepristone" Action Outside Supreme Court
Women's March Mobilizes Hundreds For "Bans Off Our Mifepristone" Action Outside Supreme Court

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell enters crowded California governor's race

Swalwell, a fervent Trump critic, is the latest in a long list of Democrats who have launched bids to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Rep. Eric Swalwell.

How the redistricting fight has scrambled dozens of midterm campaigns across the country

A domino effect is shifting candidates into new seats, pushing incumbents to retire and exposing deep political rifts in state parties.
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
10h ago

In Nevada, economic concerns threaten to wipe away the GOP's Latino voter gains

As inflation and tariffs affect business owners and Las Vegas tourism dwindles, a Las Vegas culinary union leader argues that a ''Trump slump'' is alienating Hispanic voters.
President Donald Trump Delivers Remarks In Las Vegas
President Donald Trump Delivers Remarks In Las Vegas
15h ago

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years for illegal donations to Obama campaign

A federal jury convicted him of 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
Pras Michel performs with The Fugees in 2023.
Pras Michel performs with The Fugees in 2023.
16h ago

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Dick Cheney remembered at funeral service; Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior'

Cheney’s elder daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, delivered a eulogy, as did former President George W. Bush.
Military body bearers carry the casket.
Military body bearers carry the casket.
18h ago

Coast Guard releases new policy on display of swastikas and nooses

“Any display, use or promotion of such symbols, as always, will be thoroughly investigated and severely punished,” Admiral Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard, said.
A U.S. Coast Guard boat participates in drill in 2007 off the shore of Miami.
A U.S. Coast Guard boat participates in drill in 2007 off the shore of Miami.
20h ago

Millions pour into Tennessee special election ahead of December vote

Voters will fill Tennessee's vacant 7th District, which Trump carried by 22 points, on Dec. 2.
Matt Van Epps; Rep. Aftyn Behn.
Matt Van Epps; Rep. Aftyn Behn.

Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in D.C.

A federal judge said Trump’s military takeover in Washington illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the district.
Image: Trump Increases Federal Law Enforcement Presence, Deploys National Guard In Nation's Capital
Image: Trump Increases Federal Law Enforcement Presence, Deploys National Guard In Nation's Capital

Trump accuses Democrats of seditious behavior 'punishable by death'

The lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, had posted a video calling on military and intelligence officers to "refuse illegal orders."
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
20h ago

DNC takes out a $15 million loan as cash reserves run low

The national party committee said the move was necessary to fund its party-building efforts across the country, pointing to pivotal wins this month in New Jersey and Virginia.
DNC Chair Ken Martin
DNC Chair Ken Martin