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White House Denies Access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Journalists

President Trump cited 'purposefully negative stories' as the reason for the ban, which took effect on Saturday after his announcement on Friday.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Adjourns Early as Speaker Johnson Cites Completed Work Amid Impeachment Push

Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed lawmakers a day early, while Rep. Thomas Massie argues the move was designed to bypass a privileged vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Brown’s Data Center Ad Features Google Facility Despite Past Contributions

Campaign finance records show Google’s PAC and lobbyists donated thousands to Brown, while his ad criticizes Husted for supporting data centers linked to higher electric bills.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Shaheen Blocks $2.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel, Aligning With House Counterpart

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member cited deep mistrust with the Trump administration and Israeli leadership in her decision to halt the transfer.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Unsealed FBI Interviews Detail Obama, Emanuel Discussions on Blagojevich Senate Seat

Documents obtained by Fox News show President-elect Obama and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel discussed appointing Lisa Madigan to the vacant seat before Blagojevich's arrest.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, September 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Young Swing-State Voters Embrace Democratic Socialists, Urge Party Establishment to Learn From Primary Wins

Voters in Michigan cite rising costs and establishment complacency as drivers for supporting DSA-backed candidates, including those advocating for abolishing the Senate.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Kennedy Plans Campaign Trips to Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa Amid Close Senate Races

The Louisiana Republican describes traditionally safe seats as 'fat guy layups' that have become competitive, signaling GOP concern over majority retention.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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Op-Ed Urges Voters to Back AI Regulation in November Elections

The Hill contributor argues that Republican inaction on artificial intelligence safety poses catastrophic risks.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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Kansas Democratic Senate Candidate Adam Hamilton Says He Will Not Support Schumer for Leader

The megachurch pastor told CNN he opposes the New York senator's continued leadership, signaling potential internal friction within the Democratic caucus ahead of the November election.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, September 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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White House Set to Announce Medicaid Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Deals

Administration official confirms all 50 states will see MFN pricing for certain drugs, with Trump joined by several governors in the Oval Office.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, September 18, 2026 · 3 min read