Republicans advance Todd Blanche nomination after ‘anti-weaponization’ fund holdup

The nomination had been held up over concerns from Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, but the parties reached a deal to end the standoff.

Republicans advance Todd Blanche nomination after ‘anti-weaponization’ fund holdup

The nomination had been held up over concerns from Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, but the parties reached a deal to end the standoff.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Testifies To Senate Judiciary Committee At His Confirmation Hearing

Democrats are skeptical the fund won’t be revived

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The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki analyzes tonight’s Michigan Senate race

In his new newsletter, Steve breaks down the matchup between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens — the last big election night before November.

Democratic candidates for MIchigan's open Senate seat, Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens.

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Democratic divides, incumbents in trouble and Trump tests: What to watch in today’s primaries

The Democratic Party’s deepest divisions are on display in primaries across five states, particularly in Michigan’s Senate race.

Aerial photos show destruction by wildfires in Spokane

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A firefighter battles the Fairview Fire in Spokane County, Wash.

NBC News’ Morgan Chesky on what we know about the arson suspect

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How a family-owned Spokane bootmaker is stepping up for wildland firefighters

“In moments like this, these guys show up for us, so we show up for them,” said Tim Khadzhi of JK Boots.

Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller requests an Ethics investigation into himself

The Ohio Republican, who has been accused of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, said he wants to “clear” his name: “I have absolutely nothing to hide.”

Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller requests an Ethics investigation into himself

The Ohio Republican, who has been accused of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, said he wants to “clear” his name: “I have absolutely nothing to hide.”

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I think I ate bad lettuce. What should I do?

Here’s how to avoid a serious cyclospora illness, according to health professionals.

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I think I ate bad lettuce. What should I do?

Here’s how to avoid a serious cyclospora illness, according to health professionals.

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The Trump administration slashed nearly 400,000 federal jobs. Red and rural states weren’t spared.

The Defense Department shed more than 100,000 employees.

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The Trump administration slashed nearly 400,000 federal jobs. Red and rural states weren’t spared.

The Defense Department shed more than 100,000 employees.

This is a square map chart of the U.S. showing reductions in federal staff across the nation. Hawaii, Virginia and Maine had the largest declines. Atop the chart is the text "The DOGE job cuts didn’t just hit D.C."

McDonald’s struggles to attract bargain-hungry customers

The fast-food giant stumbled with a new value push and reported its slowest U.S. sales growth in over a year.

McDonald’s struggles to attract bargain-hungry customers

The fast-food giant stumbled with a new value push and reported its slowest U.S. sales growth in over a year.

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Iran likely behind cyberattacks on U.S. water systems, sources say

“Malicious cyber actors” attacked municipal water systems in at least seven states in recent days, the FBI said.

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Iran likely behind cyberattacks on U.S. water systems, sources say

“Malicious cyber actors” attacked municipal water systems in at least seven states in recent days, the FBI said.

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Moscow and Kyiv trade blame over drone explosion that killed 7 on Russian beach

Ukraine did not deny launching the drone but said Russian air defenses had shot it down and that “it was Putin who killed these Russians.”

Moscow and Kyiv trade blame over drone explosion that killed 7 on Russian beach

Ukraine did not deny launching the drone but said Russian air defenses had shot it down and that “it was Putin who killed these Russians.”

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