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Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID, then block GOP amendment to require it

Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID, then block GOP amendment to require it

Senate Democrats blocked an amendment to Trump-backed voter ID legislation that would have done something they publicly support and require photo identification to vote in federal elections. Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,

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Musk attorney demands probe into jury bias after panel allegedly ‘mocked’ process

Musk attorney demands probe into jury bias after panel allegedly ‘mocked’ process

Elon Musk’s attorney is urging a federal judge to scrutinize a recent jury verdict that found Musk liable for misleading investors, arguing that the panel’s decision was compromised by bias and even “mocked” the judicial

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House GOP urges Trump to choke off Iran ally’s oil profits as Middle East turmoil spikes US gas prices

House GOP urges Trump to choke off Iran ally’s oil profits as Middle East turmoil spikes US gas prices

A group of House Republicans is urging the Trump administration to choke off Russia’s profits from one of its largest energy companies as global oil prices spike. It comes as the U.S. and Israel’s conflict

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US destroys 16 Iranian mine boats as Strait of Hormuz oil showdown escalates

US destroys 16 Iranian mine boats as Strait of Hormuz oil showdown escalates

U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, U.S. Central Command said, in what officials described as a move to prevent Iran from disrupting one of the world’s most critical

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American creating deepfakes targeting Harris works with Russian intel, documents show

American creating deepfakes targeting Harris works with Russian intel, documents show

A former deputy Palm Beach County sheriff who fled to Moscow and became one of the Kremlin’s most prolific propagandists is working directly with Russian military intelligence to pump out deepfakes and circulate misinformation that

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House Dem crashes Mike Johnson press event as tensions erupt over shutdown

House Dem crashes Mike Johnson press event as tensions erupt over shutdown

House GOP leaders’ daily government shutdown press conference briefly descended into chaos on Wednesday when a Democratic lawmaker interrupted the event. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., a moderate Democrat, shared a heated exchange with Speaker Mike

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Protecting kids from AI chatbots: What the GUARD Act means

Protecting kids from AI chatbots: What the GUARD Act means

A new bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., would bar minors (under 18) from interacting with certain AI chatbots. It taps into growing alarm about children using ‘AI companions’

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Fox New Voter Poll: How Spanberger won Virginia governor

Fox New Voter Poll: How Spanberger won Virginia governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor’s race, tallying significant leads among reliable Democratic groups while capitalizing on economic worries and the deep unpopularity of President Donald Trump in the

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Vance delivers post-election reality check, contends GOP must make life affordable or get walloped in 2026

Vance delivers post-election reality check, contends GOP must make life affordable or get walloped in 2026

Vice President JD Vance said that Republicans need to direct their focus to the ‘home front’ and work to make life more affordable for Americans, following the GOP losses in several key elections Tuesday. Republicans’

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Senate Dems emboldened in shutdown strategy after election sweep

Senate Dems emboldened in shutdown strategy after election sweep

Senate Democrats are riding high after a wave of victories on Election Day and view Democratic candidates’ performances as an indicator that their shutdown strategy is working. As the government shutdown officially entered record-breaking territory