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Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team

Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team

This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. “We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon,” said a Kennedy Center spokesperson.
by Andrew Limbong

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Minnesota DFL rescinds Minneapolis mayoral endorsement

Minnesota DFL rescinds Minneapolis mayoral endorsement

The Minnesota DFL is rescinding its endorsement of State Sen. Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis Mayor’s race after a committee found problems with the endorsement process held earlier this summer. The party will not endorse a candidate in the race.
by Peter Cox and Cait Kelley

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Trump says he's going on patrol in DC with the National Guard

Trump says he's going on patrol in DC with the National Guard

President Trump says he wants to see for himself how National Guard soldiers and police officers are cracking down on what he has described as rampant crime in Washington, D.C.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028

Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028

Iowa’s state party officials say it was a mistake that the party’s 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.
by The Associated Press

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One civilian injured in crash with D.C. National Guard military vehicle

One civilian injured in crash with D.C. National Guard military vehicle

The military vehicle, which is designed to withstand explosive attacks, collided with a “civilian vehicle” just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
by Luke Garrett

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How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's what to know

How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's what to know

President Donald Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end.
by Rachel Treisman

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Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: Crime policy

Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: Crime policy

Democrats have struggled to counter GOP efforts to frame itself as the party of "law and order." Some see it as a problem of messaging, while others think past and current policies may be to blame.
by Elena Moore

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