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After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs

The Maine Senate race is rated a toss-up as Troy Jackson runs on Medicare for all and abolishing ICE against Republican incumbent Susan Collins....

Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears

Democratic lawmakers say New Jersey's motor vehicle system error registering 6,600 noncitizens demands accountability but reject widespread fraud claims....

Trump spares no one at WHCA dinner, taking aim at Dems, press and his own Cabinet

Trump scrapped his combative speech for a unity-themed address, but still took familiar jabs at J.B. Pritzker, Chuck Schumer, and Gavin Newsom....

Gretchen Whitmer endorses moderate Haley Stevens in tight upcoming Senate primary

Gretchen Whitmer backed Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary as early voting begins, setting up a key Democratic clash....

Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian museum amid row over its depiction of American history

Trump's executive order targets federal sidewalks outside the Smithsonian to post signs directing visitors to a White House report on the museum....

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Trump threatens EU with 'substantial TARIFF' for 'ROBBING' U.S. tech giants

Trump on Truth Social railed against the European Union's new fine on Google and prior penalties against U.S. tech giants Apple, Meta and Amazon....

CDC says massive cyclospora outbreak is now in nine states

The four newly linked states — Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania — join Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and hard-hit Michigan. ...

Trump sued hours after new tariffs take effect, as experts say they may not hold up

President Donald Trump has renewed a flurry of tariffs, including slapping 25% duties on Brazilian imports and vowing 50% tariffs on goods from Canada....

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at White House Correspondents' dinner

The black-tie gathering was called off on April 25 after a man tried to force his way through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun....

Megacap earnings and Fed meeting could test a market on edge next week. Here’s what’s ahead

There's no shortage of hurdles the stock market will have to jump in the week ahead. ...

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Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One

A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features....

How a Housing Bill Trump Spurned Became Law

Despite partisan differences, intraparty feuds and the president’s lack of interest, Congress delivered the first major housing bill in a generation....

After Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine

Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, the likely Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do....

Utah, Known for Big Families, Leads the U.S. in Dropping Birthrates

Forget tradwives. When it comes to plummeting fertility rates, Utah is leading the country....

At Correspondents’ Dinner, a Rambling Trump Hurls Insults

President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate....