Claudia Grisales
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Politics
'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general
Trump has picked Matt Gaetz as his attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them.
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President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Marco Rubio for secretary of state
If confirmed, the Florida senator would become the first Latino to ever serve as the nation's top diplomat.
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The impact of the election for Congress
The GOP has won back control of the White House and the Senate, and they’re within striking distance of taking the House. It will all make for a dramatic shakeup in Congress for the next two years.
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Questions for the next Congress
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Politics
The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch
Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber thanks to a 2024 map of races that tilts disproportionately in the GOP’s favor. Here are the races to watch.
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Elections in the PNW aren't always easy wins for Democrats in down-ballot races
A trio of Latina Congresswomen are seeking second terms from Pacific Northwest voters. The region is often presumed to be a reliable blue pocket, but down-ballot races are a stronger shade of purple.
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Democrats are trying to close the voting gap between Latino men and women
Democrats hope to use the influence of Latina women who back Vice President Harris to win over Latino men who are backing former President Trump.
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The 'blue dot' around Omaha, Neb., has become a critical focus for Democrats
Democrats are hoping to pick up one electoral college vote for Kamala Harris this year. Their spending is affecting Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s campaign to keep his seat.
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National Security
Hearings on first Trump assassination attempt suggest many security failures
A congressional task force investigating the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump held their first hearing on Thursday.
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Politics
Push for compensation for U.S. nuclear testing fallout resumes on Capitol Hill
Dozens of advocates are blanketing Capitol Hill this week to continue their push for Congress to revive a program that provided compensation for people suffering long-standing impacts from US nuclear testing programs.
