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Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Progressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies to run the struggling city of nearly 4 million More »
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Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals More »
FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches More »
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional More »
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Senators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort More »
The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a sham
Alaska U_S_ Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone.” More »
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Vice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory More »
Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies More »
Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
The State Department will soon offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas that will set applicants back $750 on top of the basic processing fee of $185 More »
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maine's state primary
Maine voters will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor in a state primary on Tuesday More »
