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The judge accused the Trump administration of inhumanity in its approach to deportations.
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Campaign finance disclosures filed late Saturday revealed details of the president’s unmatched political fundraising operation.
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President Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help
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Trump and top officials’ response to the Pretti killing has some gun rights supporters threatening electoral consequences.
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Friday’s document release shows the late convicted sex offender’s vast influence network.
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Saturday’s oddly timed runoff is occurring after months of delays.
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04:00 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories A pretext to rig the election: Democrats scramble to block ICE crackdowns near polling sites
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