Congressional leaders reach deal to avert shutdown and fund government through Dec. 20
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders reach deal to avert shutdown and fund government through Dec. 20.
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DeSantis pushes back on ‘delusional’ Harris remark about Hurricane Milton calls
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday that it was “delusional” for Vice President Harris to accuse him of “political gamesmanship” after reports emerged that he did not take the Democratic presidential nominee’s calls as his state braces for Hurricane Milton. DeSantis said in a Fox News interview Monday evening that he is “leveraging all…
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Harris makes impromptu call into CNN, says Trump’s hurricane comments ‘dangerous’
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Foreign Secretary Lammy set for China visit
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Albanese apology for 'insensitive' Tourette's comment
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Fresh action on issue haunting Aussies
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'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed
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