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The Senate has confirmed former Fox News TV host and Donald Trump supporter Jeanine Pirro as the top U.S. federal prosecutor.

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Stephen A. Smith responded to Michelle Obama's criticism of ESPN, calling her remarks about voting for Donald Trump ...

Texas House Democrats left the state to block a vote on redistricting. It's a political strategy that dates back 150 years.