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George Conway enters a crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York

George Conway enters a crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York

๐Ÿš€ Read this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: George Conway,jerry nadler,New York,Vote 2026 ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: NEW YORK (AP) โ€” George Conway, who was once married to a former adviser to the president before becoming a prominent anti-Trump voice, announced Tuesday that he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City, testing whether he can turn his powerful social media following into votes in a crowded Democratic primary. Conway โ€” who worked for years in New York City as a lawyer but most recently lives in Bethesda, Maryland โ€” said he…
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Watch: Trump says Republicans need to win the midterm elections or I will be impeached

Watch: Trump says Republicans need to win the midterm elections or I will be impeached

โœจ Discover this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: congress,Donald Trump news,Impeachment,midterm elections,Vote 2026 ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: US President Donald Trump suggested to House Republicans on Tuesday that their party needs to maintain control of Congress during this year's midterm elections or Democrats "will find a reason to impeach me." Watch the clip in the video player above. The president made the comments during a meeting of House Republicans at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The performing arts center's board, which includes members chosen by Trump himself, recently renamed it the Trump-Kennedy Center. While…
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How the Monroe Doctrine affects the US arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro

How the Monroe Doctrine affects the US arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro

๐Ÿš€ Explore this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Donald Trump news,James Monroe,monroe doctrine,venezuela โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: In detailing the US military action that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump referred to the Monroe Doctrine, a principle that has shaped American foreign policy for two centuries. The doctrine formulated by President James Monroe was originally intended to oppose European interference in the Western Hemisphere. It has since been repeatedly invoked by subsequent presidents trying to justify American intervention in the region. He watches: Maduro appears in a US court…
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WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at the House GOP retreat about the election year agenda

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at the House GOP retreat about the election year agenda

๐Ÿš€ Read this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: congress,Donald Trump news,kennedy center,Vote 2026 ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” President Donald Trump will meet with House Republicans on Tuesday to make sure they agree on their agenda at the start of a crucial midterm election year that could change the course of his final two years in office. President Donald Trump is expected to speak at 10 a.m. EST. Watch the live stream in our video player above. GOP lawmakers are hosting a day-long policy forum at the Kennedy Center, a performing arts venue…
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Violent crimes decreased in 2025 for the third year in a row in New Orleans. That was before the National Guard began patrolling

Violent crimes decreased in 2025 for the third year in a row in New Orleans. That was before the National Guard began patrolling

๐Ÿš€ Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: crime,crime data,Donald Trump news,Louisiana,National Guard,New Orleans ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: NEW ORLEANS (AP) โ€” Violent crime in New Orleans fell for the third straight year in 2025, police officials announced Monday as National Guard troops began patrolling the city on orders from President Donald Trump. The crime figures were published less than a week after the armed forces arrived in New Orleans, becoming the latest city where Trump has deployed National Guard members on crime-fighting missions. A separate immigration sweep that began in December also deployed hundreds…
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WATCH LIVE: House Democrats hold special hearing on Jan. 6 to mark 5th anniversary

WATCH LIVE: House Democrats hold special hearing on Jan. 6 to mark 5th anniversary

๐Ÿ”ฅ Explore this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: bennie thompson,Capitol insurrection,congress,Hakeem Jeffries,Jan 6 ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of his supporters to head to the Capitol โ€” โ€œAnd I'll be there with youโ€ โ€” to protest Congress' confirmation of Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. House Democrats and members of the Jan. 6 committee will hold a hearing at 10 a.m. EST. Watch the live stream in the video player above. Soon, the world watched the seat…
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Athleisure Travel: Why Marathons are the New Summer Vacations

Athleisure Travel: Why Marathons are the New Summer Vacations

When I arrived at the starting line of the Lisbon Marathon, the heat was already rising, but the crowdโ€™s excitement was hotter. I realized I wasnโ€™t just watching a raceโ€”I was witnessing a vacation in motion. Travelers are swapping beach towels for race bibs, and the mystery? Why are marathonโ€‘filled itineraries now topping every summer bucket list? My handsโ€‘on investigation at ViralPique uncovered the hidden economics, cultural pull, and healthโ€‘driven motivations behind this surge, and the answer will reshape how you plan your next getaway. During my coverage at ViralPique, I discovered that the blend of fitness, tourism, and social…
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Maduro was transported to a Manhattan court for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges

Maduro was transported to a Manhattan court for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges

๐Ÿ’ฅ Explore this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: nicolas maduro,venezuela ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: NEW YORK (AP) โ€” Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to make his first appearance Monday in a U.S. courtroom on drug-related terrorism charges that the Trump administration used to justify arresting him and bringing him to New York. He watches: Venezuelans face uncertainty as they wait for Trump's next moves with the country Maduro and his wife are expected to appear at noon before a judge for a short, but required, legal process, likely beginning a long legal battle…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will not run for a third term

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will not run for a third term

๐Ÿ”ฅ Check out this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Donald Trump news,minnesota,Tim Walz,Vote 2026 โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) โ€” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democrats' 2024 vice presidential nominee, has ended his bid for a third term as governor less than four months after launching his reelection campaign. Walz said in a statement Monday that he thought he would have won another term but decided "I couldn't give everything I had to a political campaign" after what he described as "an extremely difficult year for our state." The 61-year-old cited ongoing…
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“Tough year.” How do the officers who defended the Capitol grapple with efforts to downplay the violence that occurred on January 6?

“Tough year.” How do the officers who defended the Capitol grapple with efforts to downplay the violence that occurred on January 6?

โœจ Discover this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Aquilino Gonell,Capitol insurrection,daniel hodges,Donald Trump news,Jan 6,U.S. CAPITOL ATTACK โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” With Donald Trump's second inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell put his phone on โ€œdo not disturbโ€ mode and left it on his nightstand to take a break from the news. That evening, after Jonelle spent some time with family and took his dog for a long walk, his phone started blowing up with calls. He had letters from federal prosecutors, FBI agents and the Federal…
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