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Classified Chaos: Deal Raises Eyebrows

A guilty plea from John Bolton would be a striking reminder that classified information still carries real consequences, even for elite Washington insiders.Quick TakeJohn...
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Late Ballots Scramble Sacramento

Late-counted ballots have kept California’s governor’s race unsettled, and Xavier Becerra’s advance shows how mail voting can shape outcomes long after election night.Quick TakeSteve...

Gun-In-Your-Face Claim Engulfs Former Congressman

A new report about George Santos has turned a routine political dispute into a credibility test, with a reporter saying the former congressman used...
Explosive Link Rattles Democratic Hopeful

Explosive Link Rattles Democratic Hopeful

A victim’s son says a New Jersey congressional nominee had ties to the “Blind Sheikh,” reviving a terrorism-era controversy that tests how much voters...
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Congressman’s Gambles Rattle DOJ

When a disgraced former congressman can allegedly bet on his own State of the Union appearance while Washington looks the other way, it reinforces...
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Crime Drop Boast Sparks Doubt

The Justice Department is touting a fast-moving enforcement surge as proof that federal pressure is biting into violent crime, but the public record still...
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Legal Exodus Shocks Washington

The New York Times declared a legal staffing crisis after roughly 10,000 federal lawyers departed since late 2024 — and President Trump responded by...
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Putin’s Referendum Gambit Backfires

A small post-Soviet nation just told Vladimir Putin “no” on a high‑stakes referendum that could redraw Europe’s political map and test how much pressure...
Texas AG Ken Paxton beats John Cornyn in Republican U.S. Senate runoff

Trump-Backed Upset Overthrows 4-Term Senator

Trump's endorsement just ended the Senate career of a four-term Republican incumbent, leaving CNN's John King visibly stunned and signaling that the MAGA movement's...
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Missing Records Fuel Million-Dollar Questions

When a billionaire donor can allegedly demand back a $1 million political contribution with little public documentation, it spotlights how moneyed influence outpaces transparency...

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