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Dr. Biden Unveils the 2023 White House Christmas Décor
Dr. Biden Unveils the 2023 White House Christmas Décor

Tis’ the season with the theme of “Magic, Wonder, and Joy” at the White House, where First Lady, Jill Biden, welcomed the very first visitors of her child-like wonder-inspired holiday décor.

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96

A renowned humanitarian, philanthropist and pioneer in the pursuit of peace, Rosalynn Carter passed away at 96, leaving a legacy of justice.

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Mail-In Balloting booms as Election Day arrives in Pennsylvania
Mail-In Balloting booms as Election Day arrives in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Republicans have been increasingly supporting the use of mail-in ballots, despite the party’s history of opposition to the process.

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Republican Mike Johnson Appointed as Speaker of the House
Republican Mike Johnson Appointed as Speaker of the House

With a MAGA Republican second-in-line to the presidency, President Biden must put aside political disagreements to orchestrate pressing, necessary legislation.

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White House Prepares to Welcome Australia for Fourth State Visit
White House Prepares to Welcome Australia for Fourth State Visit

The Australian Prime Minister was invited back in June.

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Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in the 2020 Georgia Election Interference Case
Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in the 2020 Georgia Election Interference Case

What does this mean for the remaining defendants and former president Trump himself?

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President Biden Addresses the Nation on Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia Wars
President Biden Addresses the Nation on Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia Wars

The President declared support for both Israel and Ukraine in a primetime address from the Oval Office on Thursday Evening.

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U.S. Department of State Issues a Global Caution Alert Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Tensions
U.S. Department of State Issues a Global Caution Alert Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Tensions

Americans are urged to be on high alert and take travel precautions as hostilities in the Israel-Hamas crisis heighten, potentially leading to U.S. intervention.

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Second Gentleman and Surgeon General Mark World Mental Health Day at the UNIS
Second Gentleman and Surgeon General Mark World Mental Health Day at the UNIS

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Emhoff and Dr. Murthy empowered young people and their parents to advocate for mental health in our country.

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Hamas and Israel at War: What We Know
Hamas and Israel at War: What We Know

Hamas attacked the Israeli state from the land, sea and air.

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McCarthy Ousted, Legislation Frozen - What Does This Mean for Americans?
McCarthy Ousted, Legislation Frozen - What Does This Mean for Americans?

With no permanent speaker in line, passing important legislation that may be key to avoiding a looming government shutdown must be put on hold.

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Historic House Vote Leaves Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker
Historic House Vote Leaves Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker

This is the first time a Speaker has been successfully expelled in American history.

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President Biden insists House quickly elect a Speaker after McCarthy ousted by GOP
President Biden insists House quickly elect a Speaker after McCarthy ousted by GOP

Legislative business is at a standstill until the House re-elects the next Speaker.

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Trump Heads Back to Court
Trump Heads Back to Court

The world watches as Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom facing a continuation of a civil business fraud trial in New York City.

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Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90
Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

The Senate mourns the loss of a true American hero.

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