by Marianna Sotomayor, Mariana Alfaro (c) 2025 , The Washington Post House Republicans are rethinking how best to reach constituents after a series of combative town halls where protesters vented about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policies. GOP leaders tasked with helping keep their majority in the 2026 midterms told lawmakers Tuesday morning to […]
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Supreme Court strikes down EPA rules on discharge of water pollution
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University police bodycam bill headed to Senate floor
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How many paramedics does it take to save a life?
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