Articles filed under Political Figures
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Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midtermsMay 28, 2026 7:30 am - A federal judge has declined to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year's midterm elections.
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Ex-federal judges ask court to reopen Trump’s IRS lawsuit, probe payout fundMay 27, 2026 8:58 pm - A group of retired federal judges is asking a U.S. district court judge to reopen a lawsuit President Donald Trump and his family pursued against the IRS over leaked tax records, asking the court to investigate whether an unusual deal to end the case was an act of fraud.
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Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anywayMay 27, 2026 7:28 am - Texas Sen. John Cornyn became the latest Republican to lose a primary after falling out of favor with a president with little tolerance for dissent and an appetite for retribution. Trump says he’ll stay friends with Cornyn as they watch Ken Paxton become a “fantastic” senator.
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Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes,' insists that midterm elections won't impact his war strategyMay 27, 2026 7:24 am - President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that Iran is “negotiating on fumes” and insisted November's midterm elections won't factor in shaping his approach to the nearly three-month-old conflict that's spurred unease across the global economy.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John CornynMay 26, 2026 8:10 pm - PLANO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, easily defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn in the latest conte...
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutinyMay 26, 2026 6:20 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Tuesday defended a property tax financing mechanism the Bears would use in Arlington Heights, after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a critical report questioning the special tax arrangement.
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Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help RepublicansMay 26, 2026 3:20 pm - Federal judges on Tuesday blocked Alabama’s plan to use a congressional map that could give Republicans an advantage in a key U.S. House race in the midterm elections. A ...
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South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm electionsMay 26, 2026 3:15 pm - COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump’s push to reshape congressional districts ahead of the November elections suffered a double setback Tuesday, as South Carolina sen...
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaksMay 26, 2026 2:42 pm - The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
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Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'May 26, 2026 7:09 am - President Donald Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina.