National Politics

Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down

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US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins

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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

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Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

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Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court

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Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses

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Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

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Judge to decide if ex-prosecutor Maurene Comey's wrongful termination claims belong in court

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White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month

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Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

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Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations show

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US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally

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The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rules

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