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Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police.
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What you need to know before Thursday's State of the Union, from policy to guests to fashion
One of the biggest political theater events of the year is the State of the Union speech. Here are some tips for watching and things to look out for during President Joe Biden’s speech on Thursday.
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5 things to know about Jason Palmer
Here are five things to know about Maryland businessman Jason Palmer.
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Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP convention
Former President Donald Trump continued his march toward the GOP nomination on Saturday, winning caucuses in Idaho and Missouri and sweeping the delegate haul at a party convention in Michigan.
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Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies
Nazis appeared to find a friendly reception at the Conservative Political Action Conference this year.
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49ers, Chiefs and yes, Taylor Swift: Here is where Super Bowl powerhouses spend their political dollars
Pop-turned-football star Taylor Swift may be getting attention for her political sway, but the owners of both Super Bowl teams have donated millions over the years to candidates and causes across America. “With so much to talk about Taylor Swift’s political influence, we really should be looking at other luxury boxes on Super Bowl Sunday.”
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Can a convicted felon run for president? It's happened before
Can Donald Trump be president again if convicted of a felony? Here’s what the U.S. Constitution says about who can be president.
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Colorado Republicans ask Supreme Court to overturn ruling disqualifying Trump from 2024 ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which was added after the Civil War to prevent former Confederates from returning to government
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House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in a Capitol office building
House members voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings in September when the chamber was in session — capping a year of chaos and retribution in Congress
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Takeaways from the 4th GOP debate: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley, Trump fear factor
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.
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FBI chief pushes for Congress to renew spy program despite privacy concerns
At issue is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the U.S. government to collect without a warrant the communications of targeted foreigners outside the United States.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey takes on role electing female Democrats nationally
Healey, soon to become chair of the party’s Women Governors Fund, hopes to build on the record number of Democratic women already serving as state governors.
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Florida GOP chairman faces allegations of sexual battery
Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler is under criminal investigation for allegations related to sexual battery, including rape, according to a complaint filed with the Sarasota Police Department.
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Henry Kissinger dies at age 100
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100.
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60 years after JFK's death, today's Kennedys choose other paths to public service
For generations, the Kennedy dynasty ranked with the Adamses, the Roosevelts and the Bushes.
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Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter and former first lady, dies at 96
Former first lady and wife of Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, dies at age 96.
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Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve
Experts on extremism fear that the threat of politically motivated violence will intensify as the 2024 presidential campaign heats up.
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House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel despite Biden veto threat
Johnson, R-La., said the Republican package would provide Israel with the assistance needed to defend itself, free hostages held by Hamas and eradicate the militant Palestinian group
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Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips launches a White House bid, challenging Biden
The Democratic congressman has been a staunch critic of Biden’s re-election bid and has previously called on other candidates to challenge the president.
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Biden meets with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss aid for Israel and Ukraine
Johnson, a staunch conservative allied with Donald Trump, has shown little interest in providing additional money from Congress to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.