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Colombia’s new president takes office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups
Abelardo de la Espriella, who has never held public office before, ran as an outsider, financing his campaign with the fortune he amassed as a lawyer and businessman. 
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The ‘YOLO Caucus’ holdouts who relented on Blanche
Congressional Republicans on their way out of office raised concerns about Trump’s pick for attorney general but ultimately backed the nomination.
Fault lines for both parties emerge after Michigan’s primaries: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Bill Cassidy provides crucial support for Todd Blanche. 
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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy to back Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate passes legislation imposing new sanctions on Iran, Russia named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general
Sen. Susan Collins also said she will vote against Blanche, and Sen. Bill Cassidy remains undecided.
Trump says he’ll appeal decision halting ballroom construction to the Supreme Court
A federal appeals court found that the construction “is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”
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‘No magic formula’: Francesca Hong recalibrates her message as Wisconsin’s primary nears
The Democratic gubernatorial front-runner has dropped some controversial positions but not her left-wing brand amid electability concerns.
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Tennessee voters pick candidates for governor and congressional seats in midterm primary
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.
Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee
Ogles lost despite having Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee
Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race.
