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What Voters Told Democrats About ICE, Rising Costs and Party Perceptions
In focus groups, swing voters gave Democratic politicians some tough feedback on the party.
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Congress Is Spurning Many of Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts
Months after the partisan clash that led to the longest shutdown in history, lawmakers have agreed on spending bills that look far different from what the president wanted.
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Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims
The Justice Department and whistle-blowers accused the major health insurer of overbilling the government for about $1 billion under the private plans.
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Fine Arts Panel Postpones Review of Trump’s Ballroom
The Trump administration has been under pressure from preservationists to submit the ballroom project for a formal review.
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Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Notices went out late Tuesday to more than 2,000 programs nationwide that will be affected by budget slashing at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Cross-Country Skiing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
A Wyoming valley known for its adventurous downhill skiing also has plenty of opportunities for exploring the area on cross-country skis.
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The Spiced Potatoes Dinner Yotam Ottolenghi Can’t Wait to Eat in Front of the TV
These spiced potatoes are like deconstructed loaded fries, the perfect easy meal for a cozy night on the couch.
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Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofits Say
Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, organizations that work on tech issues said.
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Chuck Schumer Calls His Shot
After securing strong recruits on a tough Senate map, the Democratic leader is not only predicting an upset 2026 victory, but also naming the states he thinks his party can flip.
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Trump Credits ‘Mister Tariff’ for the Country’s Strength. Economists Beg to Differ.
Many indicators appear to suggest that the United States is growing despite tariffs, not because of them.