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US Senate candidates in 9 key races quiet about Social Security benefits cliff
Most candidates, including Ohio's Brown and Husted, dodged or ignored questions about the 22% benefit cut set to hit automatically in 2032.
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Democrats more trusted on healthcare costs, survey shows
KFF poll finds 63% of Democrats feel more motivated to vote than in past elections, versus 38% of Republicans, ahead of November midterms.
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CNN, MS Now, Politico sue Trump over White House ban
A Trump-appointed judge will hear arguments Wednesday, as other TV networks refuse to fill CNN's pool coverage role in solidarity.
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Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds
CBO warns the Pentagon's missile interceptor stockpile has been so depleted it could take years to rebuild if another conflict erupts.
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Poll finds voters favor US Senate candidates with plan for averting Social Security cut
Nearly three-quarters of swing-state voters back a new payroll tax on income above $184,500 to head off a 22% benefit cut hitting in 2032.
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US Senate map trending toward Democrats, though GOP retains slim advantage
Ohio is one of six toss-up states as analysts say low Trump approval and stronger Democratic enthusiasm could offset a map Republicans should easily hold.
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Fauci pleads the Fifth to COVID questions by US Sen. Rand Paul at intense hearing
Paul says the committee will vote next week to hold Fauci in contempt, arguing Biden's pardon does not cover statements made since he left office.
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Reflecting Pool damaged before Olympian charged with felony touched it, witness says
Hearn's lawyers say a photo he took before touching the pool proves no damage, and want grand jury transcripts released to challenge the felony charge.
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Trump urges US Senate to hold off on August recess until SAVE America Act passes
Thune says the votes aren't there, and Schumer calls the voter ID bill dead on arrival, even as Trump also pushes to end the filibuster entirely.
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Onetime acting FEMA chief fired by Trump now on track to be confirmed to head agency
Hamilton, ousted in 2025 after opposing FEMA's elimination, cleared committee 8-4 while disclosing a $350,000 bonus from a private emergency-response firm.
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‘Urgent requirements’ for US military funding cited by GOP as Hegseth estimates war cost
Sen. Patty Murray says Democrats may reject the $70 billion Iran war request, calling it a rubber stamp with no exit strategy.
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Republicans in US House approve stopgap spending bill ahead of Oct. 1 deadline
DeLauro says the bill lets DHS shift billions to Border Patrol without reform, while Senate leaders Collins and Murray plan to rework it before Oct. 1.
