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Trump moves closer to closing the Education Department
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How Chicago's ICE resistance was born
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Republicans targeted abortion providers. Some Mainers lost primary care
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What this week’s elections could mean for the midterms
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Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California Attorney General
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Tariffs are going to the Supreme Court. What's at stake?
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Netanyahu's political future and what the 'BibiSitters' want from him
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