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The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year

The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year

A special election in the suburbs of New York to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos could offer clues about the mindset of suburban voters everywhere as 2024 election contests ramp up across the country.
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As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'

As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of negotiations and delays, the Senate on Thursday voted to move forward on legislation that would provide wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel.
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Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?

NEW YORK (AP) — As host of “The Daily Show” from 1999 to 2015, Jon Stewart changed comedy — and arguably journalism, too — with sharp, satirical takes on politics and current events. He became an essential part of the nation's conversation.
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Why AP called the Nevada GOP caucuses for Trump: Race call explained

Why AP called the Nevada GOP caucuses for Trump: Race call explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has easily won Thursday’s Nevada caucuses , the second Republican presidential contest held in the state in just three days, but the only one that will have an official impact on the race for the GOP no
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Utah governor says school board member who questioned a student's gender ‘embarrassed the state’

Utah governor says school board member who questioned a student's gender ‘embarrassed the state’

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican governor and lieutenant governor are urging the State Board of Education to take action against a conservative board member whose social media post questioning the gender of a high school basketball player inci
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Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docs

Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A special counsel report released Thursday found evidence that President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen, including about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan
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Two-term legislature member from Edmonton joins Alberta NDP leadership race

Two-term legislature member from Edmonton joins Alberta NDP leadership race

EDMONTON — A two-term legislature member from Edmonton has joined the Alberta NDP leadership race. Rakhi Pancholi, who made the announcement early Thursday in a video on social media, said her campaign will focus on growth, opportunity and optimism.
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Special counsel alleged Biden couldn't recall personal milestones. His response: 'My memory is fine'

Special counsel alleged Biden couldn't recall personal milestones. His response: 'My memory is fine'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longstanding concerns about President Joe Biden's age and memory intensified on Thursday after the release of a special counsel's report investigating his possession of classified documents .
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Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa's response

Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa's response

OTTAWA — The family of three Canadian men says they were taken from their home in the Gaza Strip during an overnight raid by Israeli forces, as Ottawa confirms it is aware of reports that citizens have gone missing.
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Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents

Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special Counsel Robert Hur on Thursday released his long-awaited report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents , and it’s not great news for the president on multiple fronts.
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