Republican Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek 2nd term
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Longtime politician and Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney announced that he will not be seeking a second term.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias takes stand against book bans
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking a strong stand in defense of freedom of speech by supporting legislation aimed at preventing book bans.

McCarthy opens impeachment inquiry into President Biden
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is directing a House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. McCarthy says an investigation found a "culture of corruption" in the Biden family and their finances.

Good news for Trump as trouble looms for Biden
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday said House Republicans have "uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden's conduct" that will serve as the basis of an impeachment inquiry.

US progresses prisoner exchange with Iran and release $6B in frozen Iranian funds

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.

Concerns mount over Biden's low poll numbers
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We are still more than a year out from the general election, but a new poll may be setting off alarm bells at the White House.

Special grand jury releases full report on 2020 election investigation
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The full report compiled by a special grand jury investigating 2020 election tampering in Georgia was released Friday. In total, the jury recommended charges against 39 people. Only 19 have been indicted so far, including Donald Trump.

Polls show dwindling support for President Joe Biden in 2024 election
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A new poll finds that former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is the only 2024 Republican presidential candidate with such a lead over President Biden in a hypothetical matchup that it exceeds the margin of error.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi running for re-election in 2024
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Friday that she plans to run for re-election in 2024 as Democrats fight to win back the majority.

Pelosi says she’ll run for reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Congress expresses concern over AI's potential threat to energy infrastructure
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The rise of A.I. has Congress concerned about whether the emerging technology could wreak havoc on our energy supplies. Hackers showed in 2021 how an entire pipeline could be taken offline.

Legal troubles continue for Trump, Hunter Biden
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What do former President Trump and Hunter Biden have in common? Their legal troubles never seem to end. Hunter Biden could be indicted before the end of the month in a gun case. In Colorado, voters filed a lawsuit to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

Trump’s comments risk tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, special counsel says

Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s "daily" statements risk tainting a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Capitol physician: McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.

U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia launches re-election bid, seeking 4th term
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U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia announced he will be seeking re-election and collected signatures for his petitions Tuesday morning at the CTA Pulaski Orange Line station.

The 2024 presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look similar to last one

A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.

America celebrates Labor Day
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Americans are marking this Labor Day weekend in different ways. For President Joe Biden, however, it was a chance to double down on his support for organized labor.