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Tony Gonzalez Forced into Primary Run-Off After Scandal Engulfed Campaign
Gonzales failed to capture 50% of the district's vote in a primary that came after allegations surfaced of affair with an ex-staffer who later died by suicide.
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Brickbat: Drunk With Power
Asa Pearl, a former Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper, had 41 DUI arrests dismissed in Bedford County. Of those cases—which… The post Brickbat: Drunk With Power appeared first on Reason.com.
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Minnesota police sergeant, father of two, dies suddenly after brain infection
Minnesota police sergeant Cody Siebert died just 24 hours after brain infection diagnosis, leaving behind two young sons and devastated community.
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Dan Crenshaw defeated by Cruz-backed state lawmaker in Texas GOP primary, boosting MAGA clout
Four-term Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, lost his Republican primary to State Rep. Steve Toth following years of turmoil with the MAGA faction of the Republican Party.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales pulled into GOP primary runoff amid allegations he had an affair with a staffer
Rep. Tony Gonzales will face another round in his Republican primary after he was pulled into a runoff in Texas, NBC News projects, following a campaign shaped by allegations that he had an affair with a staffer in his congressional office who died by suicide last year.
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Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses to Republican primary challenger in Texas
NBC News projects Texas state Rep. Steve Toth defeated Crenshaw after a campaign that focused on loyalty to Trump.
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Police Officer and Father of 2 Dies Less Than 24 Hours After Brain Infection Diagnosis
"He was a mentor, a role model, a friend, and a steady, positive presence," those who knew Sgt. Cody Siebert said
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Hormuz shutdown could force Iraq, Kuwait to curb oil output within days, JP Morgan says
March 4 () - Crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could start shutting in within days if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, potentially cutting 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd) by day eight of the Middle East conflict, J.
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North Carolina Democrat Who Voted for Pro-ICE Bill Gets Absolutely Crushed in Primary
A seven-term Democratic lawmaker in North Carolina endured a stunningly large defeat in Tuesday's Democratic primary.
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Bobby Pulido wins Democratic primary in Texas' 15th District, CBS News projects
CBS News projects Bobby Pulido wins Texas' 15th Congressional District, setting up battle against Republican incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz.
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US, Ecuador launch joint operations targeting narco-terror groups: SOUTHCOM
U.S. and Ecuadorian forces launch joint operations against suspected narco-terrorists in Ecuador, marking latest partnership to combat drug trafficking, SOUTHCOM announced.
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U.S. State Dept. Employee Fatally Stabs 1 Woman and His Own Dog in Deadly Road Rage Incident
Jared Llamado, a Foreign Service Officer, was shot and killed by a responding officer, a U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE
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Two young unidentified Black girls found dead inside buried suitcases in Ohio
Two unidentified Black girls were found dead inside suitcases buried in shallow graves in Cleveland after a dog walker made the discovery near Ginn Academy, police said.
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Laurie Buckhout projected to win GOP primary in redrawn N.C. district
Buckhout narrowly lost to Democratic Rep. Don Davis in 2024.
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MAGA Causes Mayhem at Polls in Texas With New Rules
President Donald Trump’s ridiculous gerrymandering push in Texas has thrown the state’s midterm primary elections out of whack, even for Republicans. During Tuesday’s primary elections, two major Texas counties turned away voters of both parties at polling sites and directed them to different precincts due to changes spurred by the president’s partisan efforts to boost Republicans’ representation. According to the Associated Press, a judge ordered polls to stay open until 9 p.m., two hours past
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U.S. Expands Drug Boat Bombing With Military Op Against ‘Terrorist’ Group In Ecuador
The United States conducted a joint military operation to combat a “designated terrorist organization” in Ecuador, working alongside Ecuadorian forces in an operation announced by the Pentagon on Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s bombing campaign of vessels allegedly carrying drugs off the coast of Latin America and the Caribbean began in September of last year, resulting […]
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Texas attorney general Paxton, US Senator Cornyn headed to Republican runoff, NBC projects
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - Republican incumbent U.S.
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Gina Hinojosa wins Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary, US media report
March 3 (Reuters) - Gina Hinojosa, a longtime member of the Texas House of Representatives who served for nearly a decade as chair of the Texas Democratic Party, on Tuesday won the state's Democratic
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Pentagon releases names of first U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
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White House Called Out for Chaos as Thousands of Americans Forced to Flee
The Trump administration has been slammed for leaving thousands of Americans stranded in the Middle East with no U.S. government assistance after the president’s war on Iran. Late Monday, the U.S. State Department urged citizens to immediately evacuate from 14 countries as Trump’s Saturday military assault on Iran has led to further retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that around 1,500 Americans stuck in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and
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Democratic Senator Says He’d Vote To Fund Trump’s ‘Dumb War’ With Iran
On Monday, Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed President Donald Trump for prosecuting a "dumb war" against Iran, but on Tuesday, he nonetheless said he would back legislation to fund the military venture.
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Gates among 7 asked to testify before House committee on possible Epstein ties
Last week, Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he said began in 2011 and continued through 2014.
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Fox News Host Scolds MAGA Over Hillary Clinton Deposition Antics
Fox News host Dana Perino has saluted Hillary Clinton for standing her ground against MAGA lawmakers who disrupted her deposition with wild antics. “I don’t blame her for getting mad,” the Republican commentator, 53, said on The Five on Tuesday. Clinton, 78, shut down MAGA Rep. Lauren Boebert during her closed-door deposition after learning that the Colorado congresswoman had violated the rules by leaking a photo of her to MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson.
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Republican Senator Declares Mission Accomplished in Iran: ‘We’ve Already Won’
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) told Sean Hannity on Tuesday that the U.S. had “already won” the military operation in Iran. Kennedy joined Hannity to discuss the ongoing U.S. military operation within Iran that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei over the weekend. The Fox News host asked Kennedy to respond to comments made on Monday by House Minority Leader […]
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Child Declared Dead After Drowning in Pool Showed Signs of Life Hours Later, Expected to Survive
The child was declared dead less than an hour after authorities responded to the scene at a backyard pool in Gilbert, Ariz., earlier this month
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Austin suspect unleashed anti-Christian, antisemitic, misogynistic rants on social media before mass shooting
The Austin shooter reportedly posted anti-Christian, antisemitic hate speech on X before killing 3, wounding 13. Authorities are investigating possible terrorism.
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Suspect arrested outside Paxton HQ with ammo in car following disturbance
Ahead of the polls closing in Texas on the first major primary election night of the 2026 midterms a suspect was arrested in possession of ammo outside a major GOP campaign office.
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A beloved brother, a ‘superstar student’ and a ‘fantastic fighter’: What we know about the Austin mass shooting victims
One was on the brink of earning dual degrees and starting a prestigious job. Another was a beloved mixed martial arts fighter whose grit was matched by his humor and charm. Another was just a teenager with a promising future ahead.
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Jamie Ager projected to win Democratic primary in North Carolina House district
A Democrat has not won the seat since 2010, but the party believes it has a chance at flipping the seat.
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Pentagon identifies four soldiers killed in March 1 drone strike during Kuwait military operation
Four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a Kuwait drone attack have been identified, including a 20-year-old from Iowa. The heroes served with the Operation Epic Fury mission.
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‘This Is Probably Not a Good Idea’: CNN Security Analyst Aghast at Reported Plan for Regime Change in Iran
CNN Security Analyst Nick Paton Walsh was aghast on Tuesday over reports that President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to rely on Kurdish forces to foment an uprising within Iran. Walsh joined Erin Burnett’s OutFront to discuss the ongoing U.S. military operation within Iran that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei over the weekend. Burnett asked the veteran analyst about a recent […]
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‘Don’t Tell the President I Said That’: Republican Congressman Tells Voters To ‘Stay Concerned’ About Iran Becoming ‘Forever War’
Tim Burchett told MAGA voters concerned about Iran turning into another "forever war" to "vigilant" about holding leaders' feet to the fire, including Trump's.
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Human Remains Found by Teens Identified as Missing Man, Solving One Part of 28-Year-Old Mystery
Dennis Craig Edmondson was reported missing in Arizona on Feb. 18, 1998
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Austin shooting suspect is being investigated for possible terror motive. Who was he?
Ndiaga Diagne, a Senegalese immigrant-turned US citizen, was not on the radar of local police or the FBI before Sunday’s attack. Now, his personal life, criminal history and private affiliations are under extreme scrutiny as investigators dissect his motive.
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Incumbents under pressure as House members face restless voters in primaries
House members are under pressure in Tuesday's primaries, with GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw losing and Reps. Al Green, Christian Menefee, Julie Johnson and Valerie Foushee in tight Democratic races and Reps. Tony Gonzales heading to a runoff on the Republican side.
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Waymo autonomous car blocks ambulance crew responding to deadly Austin mass shooting
Waymo self-driving car reportedly blocked ambulance responding to deadly Austin shooting, sparking concerns about autonomous vehicle emergency protocols.
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Woman and 5 Kids Killed in 'Tragic House Fire,' Officials Say
"This is a gut punch," Clinton County EMA Director Thomas Breckel said of the tragedy in Ohio
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Noem slammed by senators as Tillis calls her leadership of DHS "a disaster"
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
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Texas DA says no charges for police in terror attack response amid criticism of mandatory grand jury review
Austin police officers who stopped a mass shooter could face a grand jury review despite being hailed as heroes for saving lives in a deadly nightclub attack.
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Doorbell video shows Austin mass shooting suspect leaving apartment before deadly rampage
Doorbell video shows Austin mass shooting suspect Ndiaga Diagne leaving his apartment before the attack. The FBI later raided the unit as the shooting is probed as possible terrorism.
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Watch the most viral moments as Kristi Noem’s hearing goes off the rails
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sparred for hours with lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee over immigration enforcement, national security and more.
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Friend Testifies She Told Teens Who Witnessed Former La. Mayor Having Sex with Her Son’s Friend to ‘Lie Till You Die’
Jill Weaver testified she heard Misty Roberts' son accuse her of having sex with his 16-year-old best friend before texting her own son to keep quiet about the alleged incident
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‘That Was a Misspoke’: GOP Senator Tussles With Reporters Over Whether Or Not US Is at ‘War’
“Okay, well, that was a misspoke,” Mullin replied, adding, “But I was saying that they've declared war on us. But war is ugly. It always has been ugly."
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4 U.S. Soldiers Killed in War with Iran Identified by Pentagon
The deceased were identified as Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39; and Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20
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Voting confusion in Texas rooted in conspiracy theories about ballot counting
The Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order to keep Dallas County polling sites open two extra hours Tuesday, throwing votes cast during the extended hours into question
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Pentagon Names First Troops Killed in Trump’s War
The Pentagon identified four of the six American Army Reserve soldiers who were killed in action as a result of President Donald Trump’s surprise war on Iran. Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, and Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, died on March 1 after a drone attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. “All Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa,” the announcement stated. “The incident is under investigation.”
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