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Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – live
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Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
President has sued the broadcaster for $10bn, claiming a documentary on 2021 Capitol attack led to financial harm Donald Trump’s legal team is making an 11th-hour attempt to block a court order that would grant the BBC access to the president’s financial…
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Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed
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Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
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Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan
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