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Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised

The Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections

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Group of Democratic senators calls on ICE to cancel plan to buy electric shock gloves

A group of U.S. senators led by Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada is urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement to cancel plans to outfit officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

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Ghislaine Maxwell's family says she will continue to fight charges she aided Epstein

Ghislaine Maxwell's family says she will continue to fight her conviction on five counts of aiding Jeffrey Epstein in his abuse of underage girls.

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'Elbows up': Why Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney may be the right leader for this moment: ANALYSIS

The veteran economist is forcefully pushing back in a tariff fight with the U.S. that shows no signs of easing.

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Federal judge lifts all blocks on Trump mail-in ballots executive order

The decision removes legal holds on implementing the president's executive order.

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FBI says Chinese hacking group targeted government agencies, hospitals and military

NASA, NIH, HHS, DOJ and other agencies were targeted, the FBI said.

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USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand after its deployment in the Middle East

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Army plans to build nuclear microreactors at five bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid

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A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary

A man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York has advanced from the primary for Alaska’s lone House seat

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Trump calls Canada 'one of the worst countries' to deal with amid ongoing trade war

The president mentioned the "good deal" that fell apart during the 11th hour of trade talks with Canada last week.

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2nd Dan Sullivan makes the cut for Alaska Senate general election

Alaskans this November will have two individuals named Dan Sullivan on their ballot for U.S. Senate, in one of the races that both parties see as critical.

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Trump administration sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, but says still contingent on Saudi joining Abraham Accords

The landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement was finalized last month.

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Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms

Democratic-controlled states have filed a new lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year’s midterm elections

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In a divided America, left and right unite to oppose AI data centers

In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country — and often cut across ideological lines

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Trump says he'll impose new tariffs on Canada in January, escalating trade war

The announcement comes days after trade negotiations broke down between the U.S. and Canada.

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US Secret Service 'aware' of video threat against Barron Trump, spokesperson says

The video reportedly depicts various locations where the president's son might be.

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Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond temporarily closes after mold detected

Students and teachers will not be returning to the Barack Obama Elementary School campus this week after mold was detected in the building.

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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's attempt to overturn conviction

A federal judge in New York on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's challenge to her conviction, finding her claims "meritless" or "frivolous."

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Active-duty military spouses detained amid Trump's deportation campaign

An advocacy group says some military families are now "living in the shadows."

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Trump administration suggests Kennedy Center could be demolished if court blocks planned renovations

The Justice Department suggested in a court filing Tuesday that the Kennedy Center could face demolition.

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Elon Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wisconsin, state prosecutor says

A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state’s bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law

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State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials

The State Department is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum.

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'Bully': Feud erupts between Trump and Ontario's Doug Ford over US-Canada trade war

Ford suggested that Canada needed to "throw everything and the kitchen sink" at Trump.

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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow for meetings, sources say

The CIA, Department of Defense and Air Force declined to comment.

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Some Republican lawmakers skewer Trump's beef imports, slam Canada trade war

GOP Sen. Tom Cotton called Trump's action "ill-advised."

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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman battle to replace Lindsey Graham on ballot in South Carolina runoff

Graham has said outsider status is a plus, while pointing to Trump’s backing.

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In a purple district outside New York City, a battle for control of Congress is shaping up

In a high-profile suburban swing district, millions of dollars have already been spent in a race that could help shape control of Congress.

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USPS makes new rules for mail-in ballots

The changes would not go into effect until the court lifts its injunction.

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Gov. Abbott dismisses GOP worries about Texas, says voters will be 'rushing to vote for Ken Paxton'

Abbott also spoke with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl about Trump’s job performance.

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