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There's a suburban tsunami driving 2018

Converging crises are compounding the risk that Republicans could suffer historic 2018 losses in suburban communities that could harden a starkly polarized alignment in American politics.

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Trump, Pelosi remain at odds over State of the Union

The White House says it is forging ahead with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union address at the Capitol next week, even as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appears entrenched in her request for Trump to postpone the speech until the government reopens.

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White Privilege and the Law: Will the Scales Ever Balance for People of Color?

To be clear: white privilege is severe and pervasive. In almost every facet of American society, there is an invisible infrastructure, which supports the majority. No beef; just facts. White privilege and the law, particularly, was all the buzz on social media last week as news broke that two white men, in separate instances, pled guilty to crimes against teenage girls and will serve no jail-time. Both cases had arguably heinous facts.

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9-Year Old Won First Place in Art Competition

She's telling the story of America with her art!

Gabrielle Faisal, 9, won first place in the White House Historical Association’s National Student Art Competition by telling the story of African-Americans in her drawing.

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Justice Department Special Counsel Team Interviews Sean Spicer

Special counsel investigators interviewed former White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday as part of the Russia investigation, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

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Texas A&M Cancels White Nationalist Rally Set for 9/11

Texas A&M has canceled a white nationalist protest planned in September, citing safety concerns. White nationalists, neo-Nazis and other extremist groups had planned to hold a "white lives matter" rally at Texas A&M on September 11.

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Netflix's 'The White Helmets' Takes Home the Company's First Oscar Win

"The White Helmets," a documentary about volunteer rescue workers in Syria, took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Sunday.

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White House pressures McCarthy to keep Ukraine aid and disaster funding together ahead of critical negotiations

The White House on Thursday ramped up pressure on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to approve its request to tie aid for Ukraine with increased disaster relief funding ahead of a government funding showdown.

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CNN sues President Trump and top White House aides for barring Jim Acosta

CNN has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and several of his aides, seeking the immediate restoration of chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta's access to the White House.

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At West Freeway Church Of Christ In White Settlement

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas.

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Ethics Office Says It Wasn't Consulted About Ivanka Trump Job

The New York Times and Politico reported March 20 that the president's older daughter was working out of a West Wing office. A White House official told CNN that she would get a security clearance but would not be considered a government employee.

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White House claims 'clerical error' led to drastic change in Iran statement

A one-letter mistake on an official White House statement led to consternation and questions about official US policy toward Iran on Monday, and a quiet correction did little to quell the matter.

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The White House's Decision-making On Michael Flynn Is Troubling

We learned two important things on Tuesday in relation to the ongoing investigation into Russian attempts to meddle with the 2016 election:

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The White House's Decision-making On Michael Flynn Is Troubling

We learned two important things on Tuesday in relation to the ongoing investigation into Russian attempts to meddle with the 2016 election:

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Talks Continue On Health Care, But No Deal Yet

After Republican House leaders failed to pass a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act in the last congressional session, the White House is claiming it is taking a more active role in moving the negotiations along -- encouraging private talks between the conservative House Freedom Caucus and moderate Tuesday Group.

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Biden replaces controversial White House physician

President Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis last fall.

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Ex-Trump aide tied to 'unhinged' December 2020 White House meeting speaks with January 6 committee

Former Trump White House aide Garrett Ziegler met Tuesday with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection.

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US to keep existing Covid-related travel restrictions

The White House has decided to maintain existing coronavirus travel restrictions amid surging cases triggered by the Delta variant, a White House official told CNN Monday.

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Lupe Valdez Victorious Over Andrew White in Texas Primary Runoff

Hispanic female ex-sheriff Lupe Valdez has won the Democratic The Associated Press declared Valdez the winner over Democratic runoff to opponent Andrew White. While Lupe Valdez's victory on Tuesday breaks barriers, the 70-year-old former Dallas County sheriff faces long odds of ousting Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in November.

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White House Gears Up for Prolonged Russia Fight

Donald Trump and his senior White House aides are preparing for what they expect to be a prolonged and trying fight over whether the President, his campaign or his ring of associates had inappropriate contacts with Russian operatives during the 2016 election.