Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.6.26

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Today’s edition of quick hits. * We apparently have one of those ceasefires that features a fair amount of firing: “U.S. forces fired on and...
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GOP’s Chuck Edwards faces ethics probe, pressure from some Republican colleagues

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It’s only been a few weeks since two members of Congress — Democrat Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas —...
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Trump’s FBI faces difficult questions following raid on Virginia Democrat’s office

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Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas is generally known to national audiences as the Democratic leader who spearheaded a redistricting effort in...
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The dubious licensing deal surrounding the Trump International Airport comes into focus

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By all appearances, Donald Trump wanted to see officials change the name of Washington Dulles International Airport, just outside of the nation’s capital, so...
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Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.6.26: Democrats score key special election win in Michigan

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Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. * With control of Michigan’s state Senate on the line, Democrat Chedrick Greene, a firefighter...
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It’s not just the CDC: The FDA also blocked evidence in support of Covid-19...

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It was just two weeks ago when the public received some good news and some bad news related to public health. The good news...
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Trump steps on his own team with ‘Project Freedom’ pause

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters Tuesday from the White House briefing room, apparently with a single goal in mind: talk up...
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Trump’s Justice Department takes steps to drop its case against the GOP’s Andy Ogles

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Among the most scandalous developments that have unfolded at Donald Trump’s unraveling Justice Department is the frequency with which federal prosecutors have investigated and...
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Trump renews offensive against Pope Leo, claims pontiff is ‘endangering’ Catholics

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Donald Trump’s first offensive against Pope Leo XIV did not do the president any favors. Not only did it make the Republican appear petty,...
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Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.5.26

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Today’s edition of quick hits. * Marco Rubio echoed the line the White House has touted for several weeks, but U.S. aircraft carriers still aren’t...
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