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Arizona set to execute a prisoner for the killing of a man set on fire in 2002 attack
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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump
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Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients’ citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
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Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
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Colorado’s top court orders children’s hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
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The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
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Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP’s Vivek Ramaswamy
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US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
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Opposition leaders in the Bahamas demand probe after US ties politician to drug trafficking case
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