politicians
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Rev. Al Sharpton: Is Governor DeSantis A “Junior Version of Trump?”
"You got to really wonder if DeSantis is an alternative to Trump or just a junior version," Reverend Al Sharpton told The Root.
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Did Trump Fix the 2018 Florida Election In Ron Desantis’ Favor? [UPDATE]
The former President claims he sent the FBI to Broward County in Florida to stop fake voter fraud. Andrew Gillum's lawyers have questions.
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Hakeem Jeffries Is In Line To Be Democrats’ Next House Leader
The gentleman from Brooklyn is about to get the gavel and whatever headaches come with it.
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Mike Pence Just Threw Trump Under The Bus, Saying He “Endangered Me And My Family…”
The former vice president was candid in his first network tv interview since the insurrection.
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Biden ‘Hopeful’ Negotiations for Brittney Griner’s Release Can Resume Post-Midterms
‘My hope is that now that the election is over, that Mr. Putin will be able to…talk more seriously about a prisoner exchange,’ the president said.
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Ex-Trump Aide’s New Radio Ad Claims Biden Is Racist Towards White Americans
America First Legal's advertisement running in Georgia claims President Biden and VP Kamala Harris are conspiring against whites.
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We Asked Biden’s COVID Response Coordinator: Is It Safe To Visit Family This Holiday?
Dr. Ashish Jha, the Biden administration's COVID response coordinator, warns that COVID-19 continues to produce more contagious variants.
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Putin Aide Claims Brittney Griner’s Release Is Not a Concern for Russia
The WNBA star is awaiting the appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug smuggling and possession.
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Tulsi Gabbard: Who Knew You Were Still Here? Girl, Bye.
The former congresswoman and presidential candidate made a loud declaration that she's leaving, but truth be told— she's been gone.