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Jul 12, 2026 · US Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican from South Carolina and ally of President Donald Trump, has died following an aortic dissection, according to a preliminary finding …

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Mar 24, 2026 · North Carolina State Senate leader Phil Berger on Tuesday conceded his primary race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, a political earthquake that took down arguably the most …

Nov 10, 2025 · The longest shutdown in American history appears headed for a conclusion, after eight moderate leaning members of the Senate Democratic caucus broke ranks to cut a deal with …

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Nov 13, 2025 · House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to quickly schedule a House vote on an effort to force the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein case files once the calculation was made that it couldn’t …

Oct 30, 2025 · US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to a trade framework during their landmark meeting, with Trump saying the two sides saw progress on “almost everything.” …

Oct 31, 2025 · Food stamp benefits could halt for millions of Americans this weekend due to the government shutdown.