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Democratic senators declined to endorse ending the filibuster outright while President Trump pushes Republicans to bypass the 60-vote rule for the SAVE Act. Several said they would consider scrapping it only for specific measures.
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The SEC and Big Ten agreed to support the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act after frantic negotiations involving senators, the White House and th…
A Washington state high school athlete says she was allegedly berated by Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton at a WNBA game for supporting Sophie C…
Democratic strategist James Carville says far-left candidates do not realize how unpopular they are and warns that Michigan and Wisconsin primaries c…
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson named Deputy Chief Andre Sayles interim police chief Friday after Chief Shon Barnes resigned following a deadly shooting a…
University of Michigan Health-West will pay $410,000 and adopt a religious accommodation policy to resolve a lawsuit by Valerie Kloosterman, a physic…
Nearly two dozen objects tied to liberal causes appear in the Smithsonian's America 250 exhibit, compared with seven tied to conservative movements, …
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Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider, continuing a move toward lighter roles that experts say reflects his family-first approach to life …
A longtime financial adviser says wealthy families protect their money by never making major financial decisions alone. He recommends building a personal board of advise…
The president of the National Association of Realtors is pressing for more homeownership policies, citing shrinking inventory, high mortgage rates and a record-high medi…
A Las Vegas family is asking for help identifying an unidentified passerby who pounded on their door during a predawn house fire, helped fight the flames, and disappeare…
The San Diego Padres take a five-game winning streak into Thursday's matchup with the San Francisco Giants, where Robbie Ray is expected to make what could be his final …
Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona said far-left proposals like abolishing police and defunding the Pentagon could cost Democrats seats because voters associate them with the…
ABC has filed a formal complaint against the Federal Communications Commission, alleging the agency is retaliating against the network by expediting the license renewal …
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a federal investigation into Denver Public Schools after a teacher allegedly required same-sex students to kiss as part of a …
Savannah Bananas players Reese Alexiades and DR Meadows are using their unique baseball platform to bring joy to children, partnering with Dairy Queen to support Childre…
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management issued a final interim rule that eliminates references to 1978 Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, citing a Just…
A breakdown of job security for all 16 SEC head coaches as the 2026 season approaches, from ice-cold to burning hot.
The Trump administration has finalized an administrative rule requiring foreign students to comply strictly with their visa terms, addressing concerns about overstays an…
President Trump warned of an unprecedented Chinese election security threat but days later downplayed the urgency, declined to impose consequences, and moved ahead with …