75 m. ago Vermont state senator resigns over racist Young Republican chat messages

Vermont state senator resigns over racist Young Republican chat messages  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Proposal to expand ‘Move Over Law’ passes Mass. Senate, moves to House

The changes are meant to improve roadside safety for motorists and utility workers. The post Proposal to expand ‘Move Over Law’ passes Mass. Senate, moves to House appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Oklahoma student says staff 'threat' after Charlie Kirk tribute won't silence him

Joshua Wilson, an Oklahoma State University student government senator, says being reprimanded for his Charlie Kirk speech has strengthened his resolve to share political views.

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4 h. ago Vermont Legislator Resigns Over Racist Texts in Republican Group Chat

The G.O.P. officials who participated in a group text chat have faced calls to step down. State Senator Samuel Douglass was the group’s only elected member.

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5 h. ago Gaza famine claims face mounting scrutiny as mortality data falls far short of predictions

Experts challenge Gaza famine claims by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, citing insufficient mortality data and declining food prices.

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7 h. ago 'The pandemic's over': GOP, Dem senators spar on camera over costly Obamacare subsidies

Government shutdown continues as Sen. Chris Coons and Democrats demand permanent Obamacare subsidies.

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8 h. ago Relief and Grief: What Jewish New Yorkers Feel After the Hostage Release

Two years of the war in Gaza have left many Jews in the city changed. Some have become newly politicized.

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15 h. ago Sullivan Outlines Senate Work Promoting Alaska Native Interests at Annual AFN Convention

Sullivan Outlines Senate Work Promoting Alaska Native Interests at Annual AFN Convention  Senator Dan Sullivan (.gov)

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18 h. ago Senate Republicans deepfaked Chuck Schumer, and X hasn’t taken it down 

The video was posted Friday on the Senate Republicans X account. According to X’s policies, the platform prohibits “deceptively shar[ing] synthetic or manipulated media that are likely to cause harm.” Harmful content includes media that could “mislead people” or “cause significant confusion on public issues.” 

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18 h. ago Senators see momentum on Russia sanctions even as Trump questions timing

Senate leaders push for vote on Russian sanctions as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington to press for stronger action against Moscow.

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20 h. ago Hamas defends executions of Palestinians after Trump issues stern warning to terror group

After Trump’s threat, Hamas official Mohammed Nazzal defends the recent executions of Palestinians in Gaza as the group seeks to settle scores with opponents.

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20 h. ago Alaska Delegation Presses for Federal Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska Storm Devastation

Alaska Delegation Presses for Federal Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska Storm Devastation  Senator Dan Sullivan (.gov)

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21 h. ago Johnson shutters House again in bid to keep shutdown heat on Schumer

Speaker Mike Johnson extends House recess through Oct. 23, maintaining pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as the government shutdown continues.

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21 h. ago Machado Speaks with Netanyahu, Praises Israel's Achievements in Gaza War

María Corina Machado, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday to commend him on Israel's achievements in the war in Gaza, and the hostage deal to end it. The post Machado Speaks with Netanyahu, Praises Israel’s Achievements in Gaza War appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago Maine Senate candidate downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts

Maine Senate candidate downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts  The Washington Post

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22 h. ago Thune slams Schumer's 'kingmaker' politics, refuses to 'kiss the ring' in shutdown talks

Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., promotes bottom-up leadership approach during shutdown.

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22 h. ago Kai Trump 'proud' of grandfather after president oversees historic Gaza ceasefire: 'He’s doing amazing things'

President Donald Trump’s granddaughter expressed her support for him after he facilitated the historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire that led to the release of the remaining 20 living hostages.

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24 h. ago Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's 2018 Reddit posts calling police bastards and advocating armed resistance draw criticism ahead of 2026 race.

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25 h. ago Bolivia Poised to Turn the Page on 20 Years of Socialist Rule in Sunday Presidential Runoff

Bolivia will turn the page on nearly two decades of disastrous socialism in Sunday's presidential runoff election between conservative former President Jorge Quiroga and Senator Rodrigo Paz. The post Bolivia Poised to Turn the Page on 20 Years of Socialist Rule in Sunday Presidential Runoff appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 h. ago Trump rips 'stupid and outdated' Senate tradition blocking US attorney nominees

President Trump blasts blue slip tradition stymying confirmation of his nominees, calling out Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Chuck Grassley.

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