Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure

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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his resignation following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups

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RFK Jr. Made These Promises to Win Key Senator's Vote

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Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular

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The Hill - 8h

College basketball rankings: Why Auburn deserves to be voted the No. 1 team in the country

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Confirmation votes expected this week for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr.

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Romania's president announces resignation under pressure from far-right

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The Hill - 16h

Trump reimposes "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran

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The Hill - 17h

Postecoglou backs players amid growing pressure

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ESPN - 17h

France unveils 109-billion-euro AI investment as Europe looks to keep up with U.S.

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UK lacks coherent rural policy, says environment committee chair

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Financial Times - 1d

Ecuador votes for president, with the conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer in the lead

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NBC News - 1d

Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake

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Financial Times - 2d

Modi’s BJP wins Delhi vote for first time in almost 3 decades

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The Hill - 2d

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Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

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Vote counting is underway in high-stakes state election in the New Delhi region

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Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

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Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein

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House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

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Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure

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