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A woman votes during the Iowa primary at the First Church of the Open Bible polling place on June 2, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought appears before the House Budget Committee at the U.S. Capitol on April 15. The budget office recently proposed a rule change that would give political appointees more decision-making power over research grants.
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Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
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