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The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.
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GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats

Republican gains in voter registration are raising red flags for Democrats in key states, underscoring the inroads the GOP made across the country in 2024. Active registered Republicans now ...
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Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

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Trump signs order to establish White House Faith Office

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As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up

In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.
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White House calls mixed jobs numbers 'weak,' blames Biden

President Donald Trump's top economic aide, Kevin Hassett, said, "We're inheriting a very difficult jobs market because of Joe Biden's terrible policies."
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Judge slams Ofwat and government for not attending Thames Water hearing

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House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

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Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

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Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda

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