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Delta Air Lines suspends perks for Congress amid federal shutdown

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Delta Air Lines is temporarily pulling back some special perks meant to ease travel for members of Congress amid the ongoing partial government shutdown.

The Atlanta-based airline, which runs its second-largest U.S. hub from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, said Tuesday that it would suspend some of its tailored services for congress...Read more

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Democrats flipped a Mar-a-Lago district. Can they keep it up in November?

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Florida Democratic candidates are hitting the phones Wednesday to fundraise and the state’s party chair is pushing the Democratic National Committee to lean into Florida after wins during Tuesday’s special elections — including in Donald Trump’s backyard.

Democrat Emily Gregory beat out Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples by about 800 ...Read more

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Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for copyright infringement

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy, ruling that internet providers are usually not liable for copyright infringement even if they know their users are downloading copyrighted works.

In a 9-0 decision, the justices threw out Sony's lawsuit and a $1-billion jury verdict...Read more

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Commentary: Donald Trump's war on Iran masks his support of Vladimir Putin

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If there is a familiar refrain from the critics of President Donald Trump these days, it’s about his foreign policy excursions overwhelming his administration and preventing him from focusing on the economy and other domestic challenges, which register his approval rating at around 40%. Some of his MAGA loyalists are now questioning their 2024...Read more

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Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for copyright infringement

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court made it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy, ruling Wednesday that internet providers are usually not liable for copyright infringement even if they know their users are downloading copyrighted works.

In a 9-0 decision, the justices threw out Sony's lawsuit and a $1 billion verdict against...Read more

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Hasty plans for forum to replace scrapped California governor's debate fall apart

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LOS ANGELES — A proposed gubernatorial forum hastily cobbled together in the hours after the University of Southern California canceled its Tuesday debate fell apart because the candidates of color who were excluded from the previously planned event were unable to show up in person at KNBC-TV’s studio in Universal City, according to multiple...Read more

'Byrd rule' poses challenge for voter ID bill in reconciliation

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WASHINGTON — Republicans have started talking seriously about using the filibuster-proof budget reconciliation process to get the GOP voter ID bill — a top priority of President Donald Trump — through the narrowly divided Senate.

But budget experts say the effort faces long odds due to the complexities of the Senate’s “Byrd rule.”

...Read more

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Editorial: On the witness stand, Marco Rubio faced a Miami friendship he can't outrun

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On Tuesday morning, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio returned to his hometown — not to talk about the Iran war, Venezuela or his pressure campaign on Cuba. Rubio was summoned to a downtown federal courtroom to testify in the criminal trial of a former Miami congressman and his once “very close” friend, in Rubio’s own words.

U.S. Rep....Read more

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Trump is forcing coal plants to stay open. It could cost customers billions

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In an unprecedented use of federal authority, President Donald Trump’s administration has invoked emergency powers to force a series of retiring coal plants to stay open.

Utilities, states and grid operators have said the aging plants are expensive, in bad repair and no longer needed to meet regional energy needs. But Trump’s efforts to ...Read more

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Commentary: Americans are united against Trump's war

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As it turns out, we aren’t quite so divided as a nation.

Again and again, surveys show that Americans agree that billionaires and corporations don’t need more tax breaks. We agree that we want quality, affordable health care, housing, child care and education. We agree that our children should not go hungry. We agree on equal rights for all...Read more

Iran war puts further strain on congressional casework

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WASHINGTON — Students studying abroad. Tourists on vacation. A couple on a honeymoon. Layovers, business trips, cruise ships.

As the war in Iran continues, congressional caseworkers are trying to help — and feeling extra strain — as Americans evacuate from the Middle East.

“You think about these people and what they’re going through ...Read more

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Analysis: More doctors and nurses hoping to operate in Congress

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WASHINGTON — At a time when most voters are skeptical of politicians, both parties are looking to doctors and nurses to secure control of Congress. With nearly two dozen doctors and nurses currently serving on Capitol Hill, it’s a pretty good strategy.

Even if health care isn’t the top issue this year — it ranked fifth in a recent NBC ...Read more

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Idaho doctor who treats high-risk pregnancies is suing state over its abortion laws

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BOISE, Idaho — A court case challenging Idaho’s abortion bans under the U.S. Constitution will go to trial in June, where a Boise maternal-fetal medicine specialist hopes to win a carve-out in the state’s restrictive laws for abortion when the health of the mother is at risk.

Dr. Stacy Seyb filed the lawsuit against the members of the ...Read more

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Commentary: If you're going to debate gender, make better arguments

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Femininity, we were told in 2025, is just as “toxic” as masculinity. Women — or perhaps, liberal feminism or maybe feminine vices — “ruined” the workplace. Then again, women were also recalcitrantly “leaning out” of the workplaces they had “culturally neutered.”

Last year was the SnackWell’s year of opining about gender in...Read more

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Danish premier's party wins vote as tough government talks await

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s party won a closely contested election by pledging stability in global turmoil, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks to secure a third term in power.

The premier’s Social Democrats emerged as the biggest with 21.9% of the Tuesday parliamentary vote overshadowed by Donald Trump’s threats...Read more

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How this US Supreme Court case affects WA's vote-by-mail

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that could end the practice of counting ballots received after Election Day, which would upend Washington state's and several other states' mail-in voting systems months before this fall's midterm elections.

During a general election in Washington, a ballot postmarked on ...Read more

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Trump officials ready E15 waiver for summer gasoline sales

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing to expand the opportunity for sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline this summer by waiving the fuel from U.S. volatility requirements, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to brief industry stakeholders on the planned approach Wednesday ...Read more

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Danish ruling Social Democrats win election shaped by Trump

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s party won the most seats in a closely contested parliamentary election, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks to secure a third term in office.

The premier’s Social Democrats emerged as the biggest with 21.9% of the Tuesday vote, overshadowed by Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, ...Read more

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Democrat leads by razor-thin margin in special state Senate election in Florida

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TAMPA, Fla. — Democrat Brian Nathan is leading his Republican opponent by a razor-thin margin in the Tampa-area special state Senate election to replace Jay Collins.

With most precincts reported, Nathan, a union leader and Navy veteran, led former state Rep. Josie Tomkow by less than half a percentage point, 50.2% to 49.8%. One precinct has ...Read more

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Danish premier in close race to win vote shaped by Trump

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Danish parliamentary election had the country’s main political rivals in a virtual tie, complicating the chances for a re-election of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

The premier’s Social Democrats held a clear lead in a vote shaped by Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, but projections by Denmark’s main broadcasters showed the ...Read more

 

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