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Grieving mothers thrust into the spotlight during Trump’s address to Congress
Trump invoked the ongoing debate about the nation’s immigration policies as he drew attention to the deaths of Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray.
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Andrew Cuomo wants to make his political comeback
He’s running for mayor of New York City, four years after scandals that included allegations of sexual misconduct led him to resign as the state’s governor.
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The woman behind 13 years of feminist victories is passing the baton to a new generation
“There will ultimately be backlash to the backlash, and it’s our job to swing the pendulum back,” said Shaunna Thomas, outgoing executive director of women’s group UltraViolet.
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Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Trump’s top intelligence official
Sen. Mitch McConnell broke with Republicans in what was otherwise a party-line vote, making Gabbard the new director of national intelligence.
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Senators question Tulsi Gabbard about controversial surveillance program
Trump’s pick to become the nation’s intelligence chief faced scrutiny for her views on surveillance practices, which have historically been misused against marginalized communities.
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A congresswoman with a newborn is on a mission to modernize the House
Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado, a Democrat, is leading a bipartisan effort to allow new parents to represent their constituents with proxy voting.
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Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon
The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
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Hegseth said he settled sexual assault accusation for $50,000
The 2020 settlement by Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was confidential but was revealed in response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s confirmation questions.
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Trump's pick for EU ambassador is another man with a controversial past
Andrew Puzder, a former restaurant industry executive, had also been Trump’s first pick for labor secretary in 2017 but backed out after spousal abuse accusations resurfaced.