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Kevin McCarthy's Shutdown Dilemma

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Voters May Not Punish GOP Over Shutdown

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TIME Senior Correspondent Brian Bennett explains the long-running investigations into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.

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Bob Menendez and His Wife Indicted on Bribery Charges

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery.

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Seven of the candidates from the first GOP presidential debate qualified for the second one.

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As Ukraine hopes for ATACMS to bolster its counteroffensive, the coming fight may require other weapons.

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Tim Scott Floats Potential Running Mates

Scott offered four names when asked for possible running mates at a campaign stop in New Hampshire

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House Republicans Clash with Merrick Garland

House Republicans accused Justice Department of the “weaponization” of the department's work in favor of President Joe Biden 's son Hunter.

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A policy debate with a TIME columnist demonstrated why Ramaswamy is standing out in a crowded GOP field

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Biden Creates New Deal-Style American Climate Corps

Biden will use his executive authority to create an American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program.

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From Kevin McCarthy to Matt Gaetz to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Congress Approval Hits Near-Record Low

A survey by the Pew Research Center found just 26% of Americans approve of Congress, and hold a dim view of members of both parties.

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Zelensky and Netanyahu Talk Iran in NYC

Ukraine wants Israel's help in stopping Iran from arming Russian forces with drones and other weapons.

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GOP Fight Over Spending Bills Threatens Government Shutdown

Republican infighting over conservative culture war policies has left Congress embroiled in a bitter struggle over the annual spending bills.

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