How Democrats flipped a ruby red Senate seat in North Texas
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Shutdown; Minneapolis; Kennedy Center; Grammys; DOE : NPR
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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather : NPR
FILE – Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration…
Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues – BBC
Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues BBCHouse’s Bid to End Partial Shutdown Gets Tougher The…
Speaker Johnson must sell conservatives on funding deal Democrats pushed for — or risk lengthy government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson is back in Washington this week with a tough ask for his fellow Republicans:…
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys – US politics live | US news
Trump threatens to sue comedian Trevor Noah over Grammys Epstein joke President Donald Trump is once again in…
The end of US aircraft carrier immunity
In recent days, the United States has significantly intensified its military posture across the Persian Gulf, the Sea…
Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links – BBC
Norway’s PM agrees crown princess had ‘poor judgement’ over Epstein links BBCNorway’s crown princess had years of contact with…
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years…
New Epstein files reveal he may have trafficked girls to others despite official denials | Jeffrey Epstein
The disclosure of more than 3m files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggests that other men were involved in…
Federal judge denies Minnesota’s request to temporarily halt Operation Metro Surge
Federal judge Kate Menendez denied Minnesota’s motion for a temporary restraining order to halt “Operation Metro Surge” on…
5-year-old Liam Ramos returns home as Trump administration shifts tone amid nationwide anti-ICE protests
The phrase “ICE Out” echoed across the nation this weekend as protesters took to the streets, calling for…