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Federal judge rejects bid to keep Trump off the ballot in Arizona

The lawsuit was filed by a little-known presidential candidate who cited the Constitution's 14th Amendment.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to his thousands of supporters at a rally in Florence, Ariz., in 2022.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to his thousands of supporters at a rally in Florence, Ariz., in 2022.

Bill to 'end solitary confinement' in federal institutions introduced in Senate

The legislation, a companion to a measure introduced by House Democrats, would limit placing federal inmates and detainees in segregation except under certain guidelines.
Image: Anthony Torres, 48, is escorted back to his cell at a solitary confinement unit at California State Prison in Represa in 2014.
Image: Anthony Torres, 48, is escorted back to his cell at a solitary confinement unit at California State Prison in Represa in 2014.
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Senate confirms first Latina judge to conservative-majority 5th Circuit

The Senate voted 80-12 to elevate U.S. Magistrate Irma Carrillo Ramirez — the daughter of Mexican immigrants — to the New Orleans-based court.
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Nomination Hearing
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Nomination Hearing

White House calls Rep. Thomas Massie's X post 'virulent antisemitism,' urges House GOP leadership to condemn

The Kentucky Republican's post featured a popular meme format and appeared to imply that Congress wasn't interested in “American patriotism” but was interested in "Zionism."
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-K.Y., outside the Capitol on Nov. 10, 2023.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-K.Y., outside the Capitol on Nov. 10, 2023.

One Iowa GOP congressman weighs presidential endorsement as others stay neutral

Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, is interviewing presidential contenders this weekend as he considers endorsing ahead of the caucuses.
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, leaves the House GOP caucus meeting at the Capitol Hill Club in 2022.
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, leaves the House GOP caucus meeting at the Capitol Hill Club in 2022.
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Senate confirms 425 military nominees after Sen. Tommy Tuberville drops his hold

Tuberville "has nothing to show for his 10 months of delay," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a scathing speech after the nominees were confirmed. Tuberville has retained his holds on roughly 11 other promotions.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.

Advocates want Biden to rein in Texas' immigration crackdown

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could soon sign a law allowing peace officers to arrest people they suspect have entered the country illegally.
Del Rio Police direct cars waiting at the US-Mexico border at the Del Rio International Bridge to leave after the bridge was closed temporarily after an influx of migrants, in Del Rio, Texas in 2021.
Del Rio Police direct cars waiting at the US-Mexico border at the Del Rio International Bridge to leave after the bridge was closed temporarily after an influx of migrants, in Del Rio, Texas in 2021.

Conservative group Moms for Liberty shaken by rape allegation against co-founder's husband

Allegations against Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler, whose wife is a Moms for Liberty co-founder, have created tensions in the conservative powerhouse group.
News: Christian Ziegler and his wife, Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler
News: Christian Ziegler and his wife, Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler

In a reversal, Eric Trump will not testify as Trump fraud trial winds down

The former president's son was scheduled to testify as a defense witness Wednesday. His father is still scheduled to testify Monday.
Eric Trump during his civil fraud trial at the New York State Supreme Court in New York City on November 3, 2023.
Eric Trump during his civil fraud trial at the New York State Supreme Court in New York City on November 3, 2023.

Federal prosecutors reveal evidence they want to use against Trump — his own words

The special counsel's office said Trump's history of calling election results "fraud" when he didn't like the outcome and his support of Jan. 6 rioters should be allowed into evidence.
Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.

Vivek Ramaswamy leans into a contentious issue in Iowa in a late bid for traction

The GOP presidential candidate has been devoting significant stump time to opposing using eminent domain to build carbon capture pipelines on private land in the state.
Image: Vivek Ramaswamy in Iowa
Image: Vivek Ramaswamy in Iowa

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