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Reliably red Ohio suddenly a red-hot mess for GOP

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Exclusive: College AI use spikes

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Poll: Talarico has slim lead over Paxton in Texas Senate race

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Wall Street finds new edge behind Trump's presidential paywall

Scoop: Jim Renacci mulls House bid if Max Miller drops out

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Scoop: Trump tells Max Miller his candidacy is in trouble

Donald Trump attended a campaign rally for Max Miller in 2022 in Ohio.
Updated 9 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Blanche poised for confirmation vote after he kills Trump's fund

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Exclusive: House Democratic Women's Caucus calls on Chuck Edwards to resign

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Democrats mull whether to push Max Miller expulsion

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Updated 14 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Ethics panel urges censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment violation

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Updated 16 hours ago - Health

Cyclospora outbreak causes first two deaths

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18 hours ago - Economy

The message beneath the yen intervention

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18 hours ago - Economy

What happens if the Fed holds fewer policy meetings

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 29, 2026.
18 hours ago - Technology

White House finalizes AI framework behind closed doors

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24 hours ago - World

New Yorker: China races to own the industries of the future

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Aug 3, 2026 - Health

Medicaid's work requirement crunch arrives

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How America is adapting to climate extremes

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Democrats lack a leader right now

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Energy Dept. draws fire for slow pace of Venezuelan oil deals

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U.S. wildfire season exceeds 10-year average

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