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Matt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week
Matt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week

By Aileen Graef, CNN

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Grayson County District Attorney gets a challenger
Grayson County District Attorney gets a challenger

John Kermit Hill announced he is running for Grayson County District Attorney on September 30, 2023.

Government barreling toward shutdown after McCarthy dealt another defeat

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Government barreling toward shutdown after McCarthy dealt another defeat

By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson, CNN

Texas lawmakers talk taxes, education at Sherman forum

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Texas lawmakers talk taxes, education at Sherman forum

"We passed the largest property tax break in Texas history," said state Rep. Reggie Smith (R-District 62) during the Austin College event.

Bail bondsman is first Trump co-defendant to plead guilty in Georgia election subversion case

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Bail bondsman is first Trump co-defendant to plead guilty in Georgia election subversion case

By Zachary Cohen, Jason Morris and Nick Valencia, CNN

Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90

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Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90

By Clare Foran and Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Congress on track for shutdown as GOP divisions on display after late night votes

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Congress on track for shutdown as GOP divisions on display after late night votes

By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Haley Talbot and Melanie Zanona, CNN

Farm bill renewal faces Washington roadblock

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Farm bill renewal faces Washington roadblock

A major farm bill is up for renewal, but it's being overshadowed by a battle to keep the U.S. government funded.

Biden warns that Trump's movement threatens American democracy

President Joe Biden discusses the future of democracy at an event honoring the late Sen. John McCain on September 28, 2023.

Biden warns that Trump's movement threatens American democracy

President Joe Biden issued blunt new warnings about ongoing existential threats to US democracy in a major address Thursday.

Takeaways from the second Republican presidential debate

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Takeaways from the second Republican presidential debate

By Eric Bradner, Gregory Krieg, Steve Contorno, Daniel Strauss and Arit John, CNN

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

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says she won’t recuse herself from Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington.

'Turbulence ahead': Senate and House diverge on strategy as shutdown peril grows

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'Turbulence ahead': Senate and House diverge on strategy as shutdown peril grows

By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer, Kristin Wilson and Lauren Fox, CNN

Texas law banning some drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge rules

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Texas law banning some drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge rules

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN

New York judge finds Donald Trump liable for fraud

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New York judge finds Donald Trump liable for fraud

By Kara Scannell and Lauren del Valle, CNN

6 Things to watch for in the second 2024 GOP presidential debate

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6 Things to watch for in the second 2024 GOP presidential debate

By Eric Bradner, Gregory Krieg and Jeff Zeleny, CNN

Senate unveils stopgap bill in bid to avert shutdown, setting up showdown with the House

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Senate unveils stopgap bill in bid to avert shutdown, setting up showdown with the House

By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Morgan Rimmer and Haley Talbot, CNN

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.

Oklahoma sheriffs seek funding to boost staff pay

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Oklahoma sheriffs seek funding to boost staff pay

Sheriffs across Oklahoma are struggling to retain deputies due to low wages and competition with other agencies.

Stitt establishes artificial intelligence task force

Stitt establishes artificial intelligence task force

"It is an essential piece of developing a workforce that can compete on a global level," said Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Cassidy Hutchinson's new book reveals a Trump White House even more chaotic than previously known

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Cassidy Hutchinson's new book reveals a Trump White House even more chaotic than previously known

By Jake Tapper, Jeremy Herb and Makayla Humphrey, CNN

Social Security payments will continue if the government shuts down

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Social Security payments will continue if the government shuts down

By Tami Luhby, CNN

Trump asks judge to reject gag order requested by prosecutors in federal election interference case

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Trump asks judge to reject gag order requested by prosecutors in federal election interference case

By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges; DOJ seizes gold bars and $500,000

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Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges; DOJ seizes gold bars and $500,000

By Kara Scannell and Katelyn Polantz, CNN

Texans can vote for property tax relief on November 7

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Texans can vote for property tax relief on November 7

A move to increase the homestead exemption is one of the constitutional amendments on the ballot on Election Day.

McCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on ice

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McCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on ice

By Kristin Wilson, Haley Talbot, Clare Foran and Melanie Zanona, CNN

Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp. chairman, sending shockwaves through media and politics

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Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp. chairman, sending shockwaves through media and politics

By Oliver Darcy, CNN

Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal

Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial.