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Midterm History Gives Republicans a Fighting Chance in November
Analysis of 100 years of midterm data shows president's party typically loses seats, but recent trends suggest smaller losses for Trump.
The Private School Choice Boom Leaves Behind Many Kids in Public Schools
An AP analysis finds most scholarship recipients are already in private or homeschool settings, as Texas launches a $1 billion program this fall.
Mangione's Lawyers Plan Psychiatric Defense in State Murder Trial for Thompson Killing
If jurors accept an extreme emotional disturbance argument, it could reduce charges from murder to manslaughter; trial scheduled to begin September 8.
Healthcare Leaders Push Three-Step Plan to Address Hospital Emergency Department Crisis
Emergency physicians propose stabilizing payments, preventing cuts and expanding outpatient access as rural departments close at alarming rates.
The View's Joy Behar Says She Doesn't Think Vice President Vance Is a 'Bad Guy' Ahead of Potential 2028 Bid
Behar, a frequent Trump critic, made the comments during an interview with Vance and later suggested a debate against Gavin Newsom would be 'interesting.'
FBI Director's Social Media Post on Foiled UFC Plot Draws Criticism From Law Enforcement Officials
Sources say Kash Patel's announcement came while suspects were still being rounded up in an ongoing investigation involving 26 usernames on an encrypted chat.
Collins Does Not Regret Supporting Kavanaugh but Is Disappointed With His Abortion Ruling
The Maine Republican said she was 'disappointed' with the 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, though she noted it did not affect her state.
Oklahoma Teen Critical After Benadryl Challenge on TikTok; Family Seeks Awareness
The 15-year-old remains in intensive care with no brain activity after overdosing on the antihistamine, part of a trend that has been linked to multiple teen deaths nationwide.
Former Georgian Official Argues U.S. Progressives Misunderstand Socialism in Personal Essay
Emzari Gelashvili recounts his family's 1951 Soviet deportation as he questions why young Americans embrace socialist ideals.
Hillary Clinton Says Biden's 2024 Re-election Bid Was a 'Terrible Mistake'
The former secretary of state said the decision harmed Biden's legacy and cost Democrats a chance at defeating Donald Trump, drawing sharp rebukes from the White House.