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Election|Political|US

Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls — one in Trump country, the other in a swing state

In two congressional districts and vastly different political environments, two Republicans were met with far different reactions at public meetings they held late last week

Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls — one in Trump country, the other in a swing state
Business|Election|Political|US

Elon Musk's PAC is running ads touting Trump's accomplishments — and his

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has refired the political action committee he spent heavily on in supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, this time with the group’s first television advertisement, one lauding the first six weeks of the administration, where he is working as a close adviser to the president

Elon Musk's PAC is running ads touting Trump's accomplishments — and his
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

DOGE gets mixed reviews from conservatives who have long wanted major budget cuts

Conservatives who have spent decades promoting deep cuts to government are giving mixed reviews to the Department of Government Efficiency, the Elon Musk-led project to slash the federal workforce and reduce or end disfavored programs

DOGE gets mixed reviews from conservatives who have long wanted major budget cuts
Economy|Political

Are Americans paying attention to Musk and Trump's DOGE? Here's what people in Iowa had to say

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has hailed Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency

Are Americans paying attention to Musk and Trump's DOGE? Here's what people in Iowa had to say
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D

Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
Health|Political|US

Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation of Robert F

Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.
MidEast|Political|US

Trump should rethink revoking former officials' security details, Tom Cotton says

A top Republican Senate ally says that President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, saying their protection is not just for them but also the public

Trump should rethink revoking former officials' security details, Tom Cotton says
Business|Election|Political|US

Ramaswamy's expected run for Ohio governor would test experienced Republicans and tradition

Fresh off of his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has set his sights on becoming governor of Ohio, his home state

Ramaswamy's expected run for Ohio governor would test experienced Republicans and tradition
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally

President Donald Trump is crowing about his campaign pledge to eliminate taxes on tips

Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally
Political|US

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote

Pete Hegseth has been sworn as the nation’s 29th secretary of defense

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
Election|Political|US

How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats

Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back Trump's Cabinet picks and legislative priorities

How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats
Business|Election|Political|US

Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that President Donald Trump has championed

Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbit

The blossoming relationship between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies

Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbit
Election|Health|Political|US

1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice

1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice
Election|Political|US

The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans

For the first time in 40 years, the swearing-in of an American president won’t take place on the Capitol steps

The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump isn't backing a national abortion ban. That's not hurting him in the GOP primary

Donald Trump is dominating the early stages of the Republican presidential primary even as he’s refused to endorse a federal ban on abortion

Donald Trump isn't backing a national abortion ban. That's not hurting him in the GOP primary
Election|US

Younger voters will be critical in 2024. Biden and Trump are taking different paths to reach them

Democrats and Republicans are maneuvering to win over young voters before next year's presidential election

Younger voters will be critical in 2024. Biden and Trump are taking different paths to reach them
News|US

Donald Trump's GOP rivals try to attract social conservatives in Iowa at an event he skipped

Some of Donald Trump’s top Republican rivals addressed a large, influential gathering of Iowa evangelical Christians on Saturday night

Donald Trump's GOP rivals try to attract social conservatives in Iowa at an event he skipped
Election|US

Trump launches his fall push in Iowa to lock in his lead before the first Republican caucuses

Donald Trump has begun a fall press in Iowa where he hopes to lock in thousands of Republican caucusgoers in the early-voting state

Trump launches his fall push in Iowa to lock in his lead before the first Republican caucuses
News|Opinion|Political|US

Ronald Reagan famously spoke of the 'ash heap of history.' So do several GOP candidates today

Ronald Reagan gave many notable speeches as president and he was known for his turn of a phrase

Ronald Reagan famously spoke of the 'ash heap of history.' So do several GOP candidates today
Election|News|US

Iowa's two campaigns: Donald Trump's rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail

Nikki Haley has booked her largest venue in Iowa since launching her campaign

Iowa's two campaigns: Donald Trump's rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail
Election|US

Trump campaigns before thousands in friendly blue-collar, eastern Iowa, touting trade, farm policy

Donald Trump was back in Iowa to resume a fall push in the state that kicks off the Republican nomination calendar

Trump campaigns before thousands in friendly blue-collar, eastern Iowa, touting trade, farm policy
Election|News|US

Ron DeSantis' campaign will move more staff to Iowa in his latest bet on the first caucuses

Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign is moving about a third of its staff to Iowa

Ron DeSantis' campaign will move more staff to Iowa in his latest bet on the first caucuses
Election|US

Ramaswamy says angry protesters rammed his car in Iowa; police say no evidence crash was intentional

Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign says protesters upset about his remarks in opposition to aid for Ukraine purposely rammed his car in Iowa in retaliation, but police say there is no evidence to support the claim that the crash was intentional

Ramaswamy says angry protesters rammed his car in Iowa; police say no evidence crash was intentional
Election|News|US

Trump asks Iowans to help him 'win big' in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election

Donald Trump is calling for a show of strength in Iowa, arguing before big audiences that dominating in the Republican presidential caucuses in January would signal to voters around the country his strength in the November election next year

Trump asks Iowans to help him 'win big' in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election

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