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Jul 23

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GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump's connection with Epstein

By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz

President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey…

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May 26

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How young Democratic candidates are pushing to redefine the party's future

By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams, Shrai Popat, Taylor Bowie

Young Democratic candidates are launching primary bids for national office in hopes of charting a new path forward for a party in disarray. We hear from three of those candidates, Mallory McMorrow, Jake Rakov and Kat Abughazaleh, about what they…

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Jan 09

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GOP lawmakers take early steps to implement Trump's agenda

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

The Republican majority is closing out the first week of the new Congress ready to push through President-elect Trump's agenda and on the cusp of passing its first law. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on that bill and the broader…

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Jan 06

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Congress certifies Trump's election win 4 years after Capitol riot

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat

Congress formally certified the reelection of former President Donald Trump on Monday. It was a routine procedural moment, a striking contrast to the violent insurrection of Jan. 6 four years ago. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

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Nov 29

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Thousands protest in Georgia after government suspends EU bid

By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Lachlan Hyatt

The ruling party of the country of Georgia has suspended talks to join the European Union, a decision that the opposition calls the culmination of a pro-Russian effort to rig recent parliamentary elections and turn the former Soviet Republic back…

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Oct 25

Read the heavily redacted police report describing a Trump staffer altercation at Arlington National Cemetery

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. Army has released an almost entirely redacted version of the police report describing when a staffer for Donald Trump's campaign reportedly shoved an Arlington National Cemetery employee who was trying to prevent them from photographing a ceremony to…

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Oct 24

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New book 'The Price of Power' explores the complex legacy of Mitch McConnell

By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz

Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down…

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Sep 15

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Do celebrity endorsements matter? A look at the role of pop stars in modern politics

By Lisa Desjardins, Zoie Lambert

Pop culture and politics have a history of crossover. These intersections take on new significance during an election year, but how important are celebrity endorsements of candidates, and do they actually make a difference in voters’ minds? Lisa Desjardins speaks…

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Sep 05

How China used a mid-level government aide in New York to influence U.S. politics

By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press

While previous cases involved charges against suspected Chinese spies for reporting on and surveilling dissidents critical of the Communist Party, Tuesday’s case appeared to show how China is trying to directly influence U.S. politics in line with its interests, even…

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Jul 10

Latino voters in Pennsylvania embrace political sway in pivotal swing state

By Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press

Religion and politics overlap in Reading, an old industrial city in one of the most pivotal swing states.

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