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Taylor looks to unseat Wittman in key Virginia House race
Democrat Shannon Taylor is projected to face off against Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in a district that would have been a prime pick up for Democrats had their congressional map been implemented this spring, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wittman faced no primary on Tuesday for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, while Taylor, Henrico County Commonwealth’s…
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Eye-catching way Fox News responded to Trump’s attacks on network’s former star Jeanine Pirro after she dropped charges against reflecting pool vandal
Fox News reportedly responded in a pointed, eye-catching manner after Donald Trump criticised the network’s former star host Jeanine Pirro over her decision to drop charges against David Hearn, a man accused of vandalising a reflecting pool. The episode highlights tension between Trump and a network that has long been considered close to him, with…
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Kiggans, Luria to duke it out in rematch for battleground Virginia House seat
Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and her predecessor, former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.), will face off in the November election to represent the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Since Kiggans unseated Luria in 2022, she has supported President Trump’s key policy objectives during her time in the House, including the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act….
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Man arrested near Trump golf club found with weapons cache
A California man was arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes on a Sunday after allegedly surveilling security preparations ahead of a planned visit by President Donald Trump. Authorities said the suspect was subsequently found in possession of a cache of weapons, including a loaded firearm in his vehicle, prompting concerns about…
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Trump admin revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in escalating diplomatic feud
The Trump administration has revoked the US visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, marking a further escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries. A State Department spokesperson said the move followed weeks of communication with Brazilian officials, whom Washington accused of repeatedly delaying and obfuscating in response to US concerns,…
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More than half of some US weapons stockpiles used in Iran war, raising concerns about China threat
The United States has reportedly used more than half of its stockpiles of certain weapons systems during its recent conflict with Iran, prompting concern among defence analysts about the country’s preparedness for a potential future confrontation with China. The depletion has led the Pentagon to request billions of dollars in additional funding to replenish munitions,…
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Ocasio-Cortez may face balancing act with democratic socialists
For nearly a decade, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has been the most prominent democratic socialist in the country, lending the movement some of her star power while helping to push some of their ideas into the mainstream. But as Democrats begin to eye the 2028 presidential race, a different question is emerging: Would the Democratic Socialists…
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Pentagon signs deal to expand missile interceptor systems production
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon signs deal to expand missile interceptor component production The Pentagon announced on Monday that it signed framework agreements with defense contractors Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to boost production of missile interceptor parts. AP Photo/Julia…
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Families’ fury after road scheme which forced them out of 15 homes bought by government for £6million is scrapped – after houses stood empty for decade
Fifteen families in Kent were forced out of their homes after the government compulsorily purchased the properties for around £6 million to make way for a road scheme, only for the scheme to now be scrapped after the houses stood empty for a decade. Residents have reacted with fury, arguing that the disruption to their…
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Rubio leads Vance by 36 points in new 2028 GOP straw poll
Secretary of State Marco Rubio captured a strong majority of conservatives participating in a 2028 GOP presidential straw poll over the weekend, finishing 36 points ahead of Vice President Vance. The survey of attendees at the Western Conservative Summit in Colorado found that 57 percent of 500-plus respondents backed Rubio — who led a group…