WASHINGTON — As the federal shutdown has dragged on to become the longest in American history, President Trump has shown little interest in talks to reopen the government. But Republican losses on …
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Dick Cheney’s political legacy is mixed in home state of Wyoming
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCHEYENNE, Wyo. — Political stars often rise and fall but few have had a more dramatic trajectory than Dick Cheney in his home state of Wyoming. Hours after Cheney died Tuesday at …
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California voters delivered a major victory for Democrats nationwide Tuesday — and possibly for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political ambitions — by passing a redistricting plan that could help the party …
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Democrats sweep key elections as Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal …
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The Los Angeles Police Department has released a report that identifies several shortcomings in its response to the devastating Palisades fire, including communication breakdowns, inconsistent record-keeping and poor coordination at …
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Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure on track to become longest ever
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of …
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Dick Cheney, former vice president who unapologetically supported wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, dies at 84
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRichard B. Cheney, the former vice president of the United States who was the architect of the nation’s longest war as he plotted President George W. Bush’s thunderous global response …
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Two men accused of plotting terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDETROIT — Two men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges were scouting LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit for a possible attack, authorities said Monday in filing terrorism-related charges …
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Trial starts in assault case against D.C. man who tossed sandwich at federal agent
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Throwing a sandwich at a federal agent turned Sean Charles Dunn into a symbol of resistance against President Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital. This week, federal prosecutors are …
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Millions of YouTube TV subscribers could miss “Monday Night Football” on ESPN and ABC News’ election day coverage as the blackout of Walt Disney-owned channels stretches into a second week. …