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Republican operatives are scaling back efforts in the North Carolina Senate contest after former President Donald Trump said Democrats are likely to win the seat. The retreat underscores shifting calculations as the battleground state could prove pivotal to Senate control in 2026.
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The Supreme Court denied the Trump administration’s bid to end gender‑affirming medical treatment for transgender inmates, leaving a lower‑court injunction in place. The 7‑2 decision, with Justices Thomas and Alito dissenting, marks a rare defeat for the former president’s health‑policy agenda.
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The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2027, translating to an average $75 monthly boost for beneficiaries. Lawmakers and senior advocates warn the increase may be insufficient as the program faces a looming funding shortfall.
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Senior GOP leaders have privately acknowledged that Democrats are poised to retain control of the U.S. House after the 2024 midterm elections, citing internal assessments and blaming former President Donald Trump. The concession marks a strategic pivot within the Republican Party as it seeks to protect vulnerable seats ahead of the vote.
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Former President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia delivered a brief first briefing to reporters, signaling an abrupt start to her role.
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The Pentagon announced that the Dec. 3 execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted of the 2022 Fort Hood massacre, will be broadcast live. The move has sparked fresh national debate over the death penalty.
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Text messages released by the Wall Street Journal allege former Trump campaign aide Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a major donor to wire $100,000 to her American Express card in exchange for access to Trump officials. The revelations have revived scrutiny of her pending ambassadorial nomination to Greece.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 400 points as the 10‑year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since 2002. A 30‑year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.49%, the steepest level in nearly three years, tightening credit for homebuyers.
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Former President Donald Trump suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego at a campaign rally, prompting sharp criticism from California officials. The White House pushed back, saying the comments were mischaracterised and did not advocate an attack.
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Senate Democrats halted a House‑approved bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, citing a voter‑identification provision attached to the measure. The defeat delays a high‑profile ethics reform before the 2026 midterm elections.
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Jack Smith, the DOJ's former special counsel, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, reiterating his support for ongoing investigations into former President Donald Trump. The hearing turned combative as GOP senators attacked Smith while he pledged not to be silenced by political pressure.
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In a 6‑3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted restrictions on a Trump‑era program that lets the federal government share Social Security data to identify non‑citizen voters. The decision revives a controversial database and could shape voter‑purge efforts ahead of the 2024 midterms.