Democrats Scale Back Shutdown Demands, but G.O.P. Digs In
After weeks of stalemate, Senate Democrats said they were willing to reopen the government in exchange for a one-year extension of health care subsidies. Republicans ruled it out.
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Democrats Scale Back Shutdown Demands, but G.O.P. Digs In
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A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk once jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
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A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
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A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS
As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.
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A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS
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Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress? London Breed Is Among Those Eyeing the Seat.
Two Democrats have already announced their campaigns to replace Representative Nancy Pelosi in her San Francisco district. Ms. Breed and others may join the race soon.
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Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress? London Breed Is Among Those Eyeing the Seat.
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James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
His decoding of the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.
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James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
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The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.
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The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves
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Ted Cruz accuses GOP senators of being ‘frightened’ to call out Tucker Carlson
In the wake of the Nick Fuentes controversy, Cruz called on fellow Republicans to “stand up and say it is wrong.”
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Ted Cruz accuses GOP senators of being ‘frightened’ to call out Tucker Carlson
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers ...
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
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Pod Save America podcasters host CPAC ‘for the left’
Vote Save America, the nonprofit group affiliated with Pod Save America, is also launching its campaign program ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Pod Save America podcasters host CPAC ‘for the left’
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Poll: Here’s who Democrats think is their leader
Only one person hit double digits.
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Poll: Here’s who Democrats think is their leader
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Free mofongo? Mamdani dazzles Democratic insiders in San Juan
New York City’s mayor-elect joined the top of the Democratic hierarchy at the Somos conference.
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Free mofongo? Mamdani dazzles Democratic insiders in San Juan
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Can a socialist mayor and Wall Street coexist? New York is about to find out.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is confronting a skeptical business community in the wake of his election victory.
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Can a socialist mayor and Wall Street coexist? New York is about to find out.
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Republicans fret as shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel chaos
While less than 3% of flights have currently been grounded, that number could rise to 20% by Thanksgiving week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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Republicans fret as shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel chaos
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Contributor: In recent Democratic wins, there are lessons for the GOP
Voters in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia reminded us of a perennial political truth: Americans care first and foremost about their wallets.
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Contributor: In recent Democratic wins, there are lessons for the GOP
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After outburst, Katie Porter's support in the California governor's race slips, new poll shows
A new poll shows former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter's support in the 2026 governor's race dropped after she tangled with a reporter in a TV interview.
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After outburst, Katie Porter's support in the California governor's race slips, new poll shows
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California D.A. retweets 9/11 attack images as he slams Mamdani
San Luis Obispo County Dist. Atty. Dan Dow retweeted a pair of inflammatory posts about New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Backlash followed.
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California D.A. retweets 9/11 attack images as he slams Mamdani
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Barabak: Nancy Pelosi prided herself on cold calculation. She knew it was time
In her history-making career, the former House Speaker showed her capacity to read the political situation. She leaves at the right time, securing a profound legacy.
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Barabak: Nancy Pelosi prided herself on cold calculation. She knew it was time
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Contributor: I'm a young Latino voter. Neither party has figured us out
The lesson for both parties in California, Texas and everywhere is that no matter how lines are drawn, no district should be considered 'safe.'
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Contributor: I'm a young Latino voter. Neither party has figured us out
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James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
Scientist James Watson, who shared a Nobel prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule, has died
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James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
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Where 2028 presidential hopefuls have traveled 1 year out from the midterms
ABC News has tracked at least 43 visits or planned visits so far in 2025 and 2026 by Democratic presidential hopefuls to key early or battleground states.
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Where 2028 presidential hopefuls have traveled 1 year out from the midterms
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How the economy flipped from a red to blue issue, according to exit polls
The bread-and-butter advantage among Democrats marked a sharp turnabout.
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How the economy flipped from a red to blue issue, according to exit polls
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Voters gave 'mandate' for progressive agenda: Mamdani
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appeared Wednesday on "Good Morning America."
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Voters gave 'mandate' for progressive agenda: Mamdani
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Schumer puts forward new plan to end government shutdown
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has proposed a new deal that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown on record. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill on what the proposal includes and what the next step could be for lawmakers.
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Schumer puts forward new plan to end government shutdown
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Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA cuts take effect
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned flight reductions could double if the government shutdown drags on, while frustrated fliers from coast to coast are facing travel chaos. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports.
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Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA cuts take effect
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It was almost the perfect crime, with no body and no weapon — until a flat tire cracked the case
Crystal Rogers disappeared more than a decade ago in Bardstown, Kentucky, but it wasn’t until this year that three men were convicted in her presumed death.
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It was almost the perfect crime, with no body and no weapon — until a flat tire cracked the case
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Assemblies of God pastors call for change after churches fail to oust accused abusers
Ministers spoke out after NBC News revealed 50 years of abuse and cover-up allegations in the Assemblies of God, the largest Pentecostal denomination.
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Assemblies of God pastors call for change after churches fail to oust accused abusers
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Final monkey captured after Mississippi crash
Final monkey captured after Mississippi crash
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Final monkey captured after Mississippi crash
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Unpaid federal workers attend food drive amid shutdown
TSA agents and other federal workers working without pay during the government shutdown attend a food drive in South Florida as they struggle to make ends meet without their paychecks. NBC News’ George Solis reports from Homestead.
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Unpaid federal workers attend food drive amid shutdown