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Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader
While Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences More »
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US inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle East
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near More »
Trump is to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
President Donald Trump is set to observe the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the Pentagon More »
Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is honoring the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a special exhibit More »
Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea
Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending More »
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter data
The Trump administration is ordering officials in more than two dozen states to preserve records from the 2024 election More »
Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing
Chants of "Charlie, Charlie" filled the air during President Donald Trump's midterm convention as Republicans honored Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago More »
Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order
An appeals court has upheld a block on President Donald Trump’s order to limit mail voting More »
Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position
An ally of President Donald Trump says he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president More »
9/11 overshadows other major events of the past 25 years for many Americans, new poll finds
A new poll finds that the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are still among the most significant historical events in many Americans' lives More »
