Biden and Trump classified document cases are ‘different’: Rep. Don Bacon
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Even North Korea Just Noticed Russia’s War in Ukraine ‘Isn’t Going So Well’
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Matt Gaetz's Pledge Of Allegiance Proposal Gets A Reality Check From House Democrats
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