A look at 2 states that are becoming increasingly rare purple in politics
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By-elections that shook up politics – could Andy Burnham be next?
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An election law expert weighs in on Trump's effort to reshape our democracy
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Efforts pick up in Congress to force vote on release of Jeffrey Epstein files
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How Farage's latest 'leave' plan could work - and impact you
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Are young women more left wing than men - and, if so, why?
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Intel will give the U.S. government a 10% stake, Trump says
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Texas and California advance in their reshaping of the national political landscape
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David Lammy given formal warning after JD Vance fishing trip
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Labour may have walked into political trap over Epping hotel
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Starmer hails breakthrough on Ukraine - but anxiety over its future remains
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A musical about bigotry arrives at a Kennedy Center transformed by Trump
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'My daughter took her own life after seeing self-harm content online - and it's got even worse'
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Expectations for Trump-Putin summit. And, homeless people in D.C. at risk
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Letitia James' lawyer discusses DOJ investigation into New York attorney general
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Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims
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Trump says he'll likely meet with Putin and Zelenskyy soon
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The chancellor is celebrating interest cut – but behind the scenes she has little to cheer
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The White House is getting a new ballroom. A former White House historian reacts.
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Senate confirms ex-Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for nation's capital
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Crackdown on Channel crossing social media adverts
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What's the future of the MAGA movement, beyond President Trump?
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Remember running the mile in school? The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back
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Civil service interns must be working class, government says
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Trump ally calls for big tech 'united front' to fight UK and EU online safety laws
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What podcast appearances do for politicians, even in an off-election year
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Republicans in Texas release a proposal for a new congressional map
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Lammy hopes plan to recognise Palestinian state 'will get ceasefire'
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Nigel Farage demands apology over 'disgusting' Jimmy Savile comparison
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A look at the shifting roles within government under President Trump
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Pete Buttigieg warns Democrats can't go back to status quo after President Trump
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Nurses to 'overwhelmingly' reject pay deal as strike vote looms
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How have RFK Jr.'s vaccine policies impacted America's public health?
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A Democratic Senator was already investigating Jeffrey Epstein's finances
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NHS faces challenging few days during doctors' strike, warns Streeting
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Top global banker sounds warning to Reeves on tax and regulation
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Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns
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Former Conservative MP appears in court accused of having false passport
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A look at Congress' decision to cede the 'power of the purse' to President Trump
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How will details on Epstein's case help quell conspiracy theories?
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