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Anxious Senate Democrats warn time running short for answers on Biden's future

Senate Democrats returned to Washington on Monday voicing concerns about President Biden's future as the Democratic presidential nominee, setting up high-stakes talks in the coming days about a path...

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California Democrat 'getting pretty close' to calling for Biden to step aside

Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) on Monday said he’s “getting pretty close” to joining the handful of House Democrats publicly calling on President Biden to withdraw from the race. In an interview on...

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Freedom Caucus votes to remove Davidson after he endorsed Good challenger

The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus voted to remove Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) from its ranks Monday night after the Ohio Republican endorsed the primary challenger to the group’s...

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Democratic leaders rally around Biden as discontent grows within ranks

Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill are rallying around President Biden as scores of lawmakers in the party privately — and publicly — question his viability at the top of the ticket after his...

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Sanders says the media has made politics 'into a beauty contest'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday called on President Biden to focus more on policy while making his case to voters and blamed the media for turning politics "into a beauty contest." CNN's Kaitlan...

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Trump's VP search enters homestretch

Former President Trump’s search for a running mate is entering the homestretch, with an announcement expected in the coming days. Sources said the former president is still focused on Sens. Marco...

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Support rising for access to abortions for any reason: Survey

(The Hill) - Americans are increasingly likely to say they support abortion access “for any reason,” according to a poll released Tuesday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs...

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Letter from Biden's doctor seeks to dispel questions about Parkinson's...

(The Hill) -- The White House late Monday released a letter from President Joe Biden’s physician seeking to clear up why a neurologist with an expertise in Parkinson’s disease had visited the White...

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Dem senators ask DOJ to investigate Clarence Thomas for possible tax law...

Two Democratic senators are asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to investigate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for possible tax law violations. Sens. Sheldon...

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US Marshal involved in shooting near Sotomayor’s DC home

A U.S. Marshal while on duty outside Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s residence shot an attempted carjacker last week, court and police records show.  The documents indicate an 18-year-old suspect pulled up...

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Pence calls RNC platform changes on abortion 'a profound disappointment'

Former Vice President Mike Pence admonished GOP leaders Tuesday for approving a 2024 party platform that significantly shifted its stance on abortion, calling on delegates to restore the previous...

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Democrats back Biden in lopsided internal debate

Democrats emerging from a closed-door meeting Tuesday to discuss President Biden's political future offered support for their party leader a day after the White House's full-court press to beat back...

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Biden committed to finishing second term as questions swirl over fitness for...

President Biden is committed to serving a full second term if he wins reelection in November, the White House said Tuesday amid questions about his mental acuity and fitness for office following a...

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Newsom embraces role as embattled Biden's 'cheerleader in chief'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), one of President Biden’s ardent defenders, has emerged as a key public voice attempting to soothe Democratic fears over the incumbent. Newsom was at last month’s...

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Meta to remove posts targeting ‘Zionists’ with antisemitic tropes 

(The Hill) — Meta expanded its policy around posts that target “Zionists” to ban speech that uses the term in a way that uses antisemitic tropes or other threatening language against Jews or Israelis,...

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill calls for Biden to withdraw

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) on Tuesday called on President Biden to step aside in the 2024 presidential race, becoming the seventh House Democrat to publicly urge the incumbent to withdraw following...

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Oklahoma social studies education to be reformed with help of conservative...

(The Hill) – Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday a committee with conservative activists tasked with rewriting the social studies standards in his state.   “The new approach...

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US, allies to send Ukraine 5 strategic air defense systems

President Biden announced that NATO allies will be providing Ukraine with a significant air defense package, in remarks kicking off the 75th anniversary celebrations of the alliance and a three-day...

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Tide beginning to turn in Biden’s favor — for now

Democrats on Capitol Hill are coalescing — comfortably or not — behind the idea of keeping President Biden as their 2024 nominee despite a disastrous debate performance last month that prompted calls...

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Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy reaches a crossroads

One way or another, Rudy Giuliani’s ability to leverage bankruptcy to retain control of his finances appears headed for an end. But the question remains, what’s next? U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane...

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