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Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, dies at 89

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 10h

Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island praised his mother as a "talented musician and instrumental partner to my father."

Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island praised his mother as a "talented musician and instrumental partner to my father."

FBI fires special agents who worked on Jack Smith's probe into Trump

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 11h

The three agents were fired after Kash Patel disclosed that Jack Smith's team obtained phone records of members of Congress, which the Smith report itself referenced.

The three agents were fired after Kash Patel disclosed that Jack Smith's team obtained phone records of members of Congress, which the Smith report itself referenced.

White House looks for a loophole in the law that ensures federal workers get paid after a shutdown

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 12h

The memo suggests furloughed workers aren't entitled to back pay, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

The memo suggests furloughed workers aren't entitled to back pay, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

Trump talks 'love' and 'conflict' with Carney during Canadian prime minister's visit

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 13h

The meeting comes as the critical free trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico is up for review in 2026.

The meeting comes as the critical free trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico is up for review in 2026.

Trump says Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'should be in jail'

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 14h

The president's Truth Social post comes a day after federalized National Guard troops arrived in Illinois.

The president's Truth Social post comes a day after federalized National Guard troops arrived in Illinois.

'Tennessee Three' legislator Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against longtime House Democrat

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 15h

State Rep. Justin Pearson called for a change in leadership as he launched a primary against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in Tennessee's deep-blue 9th District.

State Rep. Justin Pearson called for a change in leadership as he launched a primary against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in Tennessee's deep-blue 9th District.

Senate confirms Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 16h

The former NFL player, who unsuccessfully ran for the Senate in 2022, will be the first ambassador to the Bahamas in nearly 15 years.

The former NFL player, who unsuccessfully ran for the Senate in 2022, will be the first ambassador to the Bahamas in nearly 15 years.

Trump administration live updates: Former FBI Director James Comey faces arraignment

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 17h

We’d like to hear from you about how you’re experiencing the government shutdown, whether you’re a federal employee who can’t work right now or someone who is

We’d like to hear from you about how you’re experiencing the government shutdown, whether you’re a federal employee who can’t work right now or someone who is

Once a loyal foot soldier for Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene is increasingly bucking her party

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 18h

From the Gaza war to the Epstein files to the government shutdown, the MAGA-aligned congresswoman has grown critical of her fellow Republicans.

From the Gaza war to the Epstein files to the government shutdown, the MAGA-aligned congresswoman has grown critical of her fellow Republicans.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey to be arraigned after Trump called for his prosecution

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 19h

Comey was charged amid the president's repeated calls for investigations of his political opponents.

Comey was charged amid the president's repeated calls for investigations of his political opponents.

Virginia Democratic AG nominee's violent texts shake up the closing weeks of the state's race for governor

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has seized on the development as she tries to close the gap with Democrat Abigail Spanberger with early voting already underway.

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has seized on the development as she tries to close the gap with Democrat Abigail Spanberger with early voting already underway.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

The FBI analyzed Republican lawmakers' phone records during Jan. 6 probe, GOP senators say

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Republican senators said that the analyzed info included participants, dates and times for calls around Jan. 6, 2021, but that no content of the conversations was reviewed.

Republican senators said that the analyzed info included participants, dates and times for calls around Jan. 6, 2021, but that no content of the conversations was reviewed.

Canada's Mark Carney meets with Trump on tariffs and trade

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

The meeting comes as the critical free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico is up for review in 2026.

The meeting comes as the critical free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico is up for review in 2026.

Government shutdown to hit one-week mark after Senate again rejects competing funding bills

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Senate again rejects competing funding bills from Democrats and Republicans as the shutdown is set to hit the one-week mark.

Senate again rejects competing funding bills from Democrats and Republicans as the shutdown is set to hit the one-week mark.

Governors tap state funds to keep some national parks open during the government shutdown

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Several states are betting it makes more financial sense to dip into their coffers to keep tourist dollars flowing during the funding standoff in Washington.

Several states are betting it makes more financial sense to dip into their coffers to keep tourist dollars flowing during the funding standoff in Washington.

White House looks for a loophole in the law ensuring federal workers get paid after a shutdown

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

The memo suggests furloughed workers are not entitled to back pay, Wpress secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

The memo suggests furloughed workers are not entitled to back pay, Wpress secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

Rep. Wesley Hunt launches Republican bid for Senate in Texas

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Hunt's campaign changes the dynamic of an already competitive GOP primary race.

Hunt's campaign changes the dynamic of an already competitive GOP primary race.

Live updates: States tap funds to keep parks open as shutdown enters day 7; Trump meets with Canadian PM on trade

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

We’d like to hear from you about how you’re experiencing the government shutdown, whether you’re a federal employee who can’t work right now or someone who is feeling the effects of shuttered services in your everyday life.

We’d like to hear from you about how you’re experiencing the government shutdown, whether you’re a federal employee who can’t work right now or someone who is feeling the effects of shuttered services in your everyday life.

Supreme Court weighs challenge to bans on conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ kids

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Kaley Chiles, a Christian talk therapist in Colorado, argues that the state's ban violates her rights under the Constitution's First Amendment.

Kaley Chiles, a Christian talk therapist in Colorado, argues that the state's ban violates her rights under the Constitution's First Amendment.

Virginia Democratic AG nominee's violent texts shake up the closing weeks of the state's race for governor

Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 1d

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has seized on the development as she tries to close the gap with Democrat Abigail Spanberger with early voting already underway.

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has seized on the development as she tries to close the gap with Democrat Abigail Spanberger with early voting already underway.

Trump looms over Tennessee special election in a deep-red House district

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 2d

The president dived into the next House special election with an endorsement ahead of Tuesday's Republican primary. The special general election will be in early December.

The president dived into the next House special election with an endorsement ahead of Tuesday's Republican primary. The special general election will be in early December.

The New York City divide shaping its contentious mayoral race

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 2d

The newer voters are to the city, the likelier they are to support Zohran Mamdani. The split has shaped the race — and highlighted a potential strain on a Mamdani mayoralty.

The newer voters are to the city, the likelier they are to support Zohran Mamdani. The split has shaped the race — and highlighted a potential strain on a Mamdani mayoralty.

Illinois sues the Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Chicago

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 2d

The lawsuit charges that deploying federalized troops to Chicago "infringes on Illinois’s sovereignty and right to self-governance."

The lawsuit charges that deploying federalized troops to Chicago "infringes on Illinois’s sovereignty and right to self-governance."