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DNC votes to shake up presidential primary calendar
Iowa, which has held its caucuses first since 1972, will fall out of the early nominating process altogether. “We are…
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DNC passes new primary calendar making South Carolina first and booting Iowa
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) officially passed their new early primary calendar on Saturday, which drastically shakes up the order…
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China’s Mideast buildup stirs security worries for U.S.
China has previously used spending on pipelines, ports and other commercial facilities to pave the way for military bases near…
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Shrinking Colorado River hands Biden his first climate brawl
The current feud centers on California, a longtime Democratic stronghold, and Arizona, a newfound swing state that has proven crucial…
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Dianne Feinstein’s extremely awkward, very uncomfortable exit from the political stage
Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrives at the U.S. Capitol Building. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Feinstein, the longest-serving Democrat in the Senate,…
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Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here’s why
The spike in fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the U.S. has fueled a national conversation and a redoubling of the government’s…
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George Santos may owe thousands for traffic violations in two states
Add traffic and parking tickets to the growing list of legal and political woes facing embattled Rep. George Santos, a…
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Judge demands answers after Jan. 6 defendant recants guilt
In a brief order Friday morning, Mehta gave both sides one week to provide reasons “why the court should not…
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Blinken postpones trip to China as balloon flies over U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China as the Biden administration weighs…
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New Hampshire battles to retain first-in-the-nation presidential primary as DNC leaders meet to vote on possible changes
For more than 100 years, New Hampshire has hosted the first primary in the nation on the road to the…
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