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Donald Trump: UAW negotiations 'don't mean as much as you think' — Clinton Township — Republican Donald Trump railed against electric vehicles during a campaign stop in suburban Detroit Wednesday night, saying they're too expensive, aren't capable of traveling far enough and would spur job losses for Americans.
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Trump demands union support for nationalist vision, warns of doom otherwise — Trump's speech in Michigan opposite the GOP debate marked the unofficial kickoff of a general election rematch with President Biden — CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Former president Donald Trump sharpened …
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‘Let me be blunt’: UAW VP for GM has strong words about Trump's visit to Michigan — The UAW's lead negotiator in contract talks with General Motors on Wednesday issued a scathing assessment of former President Donald Trump hours before Trump was due to speak in Detroit.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Rips RNC, Says They Have To Stop Debates … In an exclusive sit-down interview with the Daily Caller, Trump said there would not be a breakout candidate and the debates are bad for the Republican Party. — “They have to stop the debates. Because it is just bad for the Republican Party.
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Biden campaign slams Trump's ‘incoherent’ Michigan speech
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Biden to Create Library Honoring His Friend and Rival John McCain
Biden to Create Library Honoring His Friend and Rival John McCain
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Gen. Milley says he has “appropriate” safety measures after Trump social media threat
Gen. Milley says he has “appropriate” safety measures after Trump social media threat
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Judge Chutkan denies Trump's request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case
Judge Chutkan denies Trump's request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case
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Mark Milley Taking ‘Safety Precautions’ After Trump Suggested He Deserves Execution
Mark Milley Taking ‘Safety Precautions’ After Trump Suggested He Deserves Execution
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My expectations for the debate were low, but holy crap — Republican also-rans put their unreadiness for prime time on full display. … The first thing to understand about the Republican primary is that it's not really a contest. It's over. It's been over for months now. It was never even really in doubt.
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Seven candidates will hit the GOP debate stage as Trump skips the party again
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Why not Nikki Haley? — Of the Republican 2024 contenders, Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina, sticks out for all the right reasons. Haley carries with her the kind of experience that is invaluable and not easily replicated.
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Trump campaign targets Haley after debate: ‘Hillary Clinton Is an Inspiration to Nikki Haley’
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At second Republican debate, all eyes are on insurgent Nikki Haley
At second Republican debate, all eyes are on insurgent Nikki Haley
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Republican presidential candidates barely mention looming shutdown — Good morning, Early Birds. Sorry to let you all down, but we will not be at the Jets versus Chiefs game this weekend. You'll just have to shake it off. Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us.
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The small group of House Republicans who might force a government shutdown — Roughly 10 lawmakers have at various times thwarted Speaker Kevin McCarthy's proposals for both short- and long-term funding — Moments after a majority of House Republicans hammered out a plan to fund the government …
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Justice Dept. Accuses Trump Lawyers of Dragging Their Feet in Documents Case — Prosecutors said the former president's defense team was trying to use an arcane law to derail the scheduled start of his trial on charges of mishandling classified material and obstructing justice.
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Trump Attorneys Ask For More Time To Debate Classified Information in D.C. Jan. 6 case
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Trump Asked His Lawyers for Ways to Suppress His ‘Perfect Call’
Trump Asked His Lawyers for Ways to Suppress His ‘Perfect Call’
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Trump's Georgia Prosecutor Fires Back at Efforts to Have RICO Case Charges Dismissed
Trump's Georgia Prosecutor Fires Back at Efforts to Have RICO Case Charges Dismissed
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Kari Lake to Announce Senate Run, Setting Up High-Stakes Arizona Race — Republican will launch her campaign at Oct. 10 rally; three-way race with independent Kyrsten Sinema and Democrat Ruben Gallego is likely — PHOENIX—Kari Lake will announce a run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat next month …
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Kari Lake launching Arizona Senate campaign Oct. 10 — Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will officially launch a Senate campaign next month, her campaign confirmed on Thursday. — The much-anticipated announcement — expected on Oct. 10 — will make Lake the most significant Republican …
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Bombshell: Ways and Means Releases New Documents Revealing Hunter Biden Selling Access to White House, Investigators Blocked from Pursuing Evidence Related to President Biden — WASHINGTON, D.C. - New documents released by the Ways and Means Committee today reveal Joe Biden's connections to his son Hunter Biden's business dealings.
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Republican congressman struggles to answer questions about allegations Biden has influenced the DOJ

Christie defends attack on Jill Biden: 'That's the truth' — “I am standing by the wording,” Chrstie said. — Chris Christie stood by his attack on first lady Jill Biden the morning after the second GOP debate, saying that his remarks were “the truth.” — On Wednesday night …

Senate adopts resolution requiring men to wear business attire on chamber floor — The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution requiring male senators to wear a coat, tie and slacks or other long pants on the chamber's floor following days of upheaval sparked by Senate Majority Leader Charles …
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Majority of voters oppose Biden impeachment hearings as GOP inquiry begins — A new national NBC News survey finds 56% of registered voters believe Congress should not move forward with impeachment hearings. — House Republicans kick off their impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden on Thursday …
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Germany bans decades-old neo-Nazi group Artgemeinschaft, accused of trying to “raise new enemies” of the state — Berlin — German police raided the homes of 39 members of an extremist far-right group with neo-Nazi links Wednesday after it was banned in the country.
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