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Congress must now do its part on Medicare fraud
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Four states where Democrats are running away from their own brand
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Iowa Senate candidates zero in on cancer crisis as key race tightens
Candidates for Iowa’s open Senate seat are zeroing in on the state’s high rate of cancer diagnoses as the race emerges a...
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technica...
As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that We...
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Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
How Trump's foreign policy is affecting America's relationship with its allies
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