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The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?

12 May 2026 at 09:02
Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a quick victory.

Bipartisan lawmakers push for ICE training on recognizing tribal IDs following stops of Native Americans

12 May 2026 at 09:00
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to undergo training to recognize tribal IDs following reports of Native Americans being wrongly detained by immigration enforcement. New legislation from Reps. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas), Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) and Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) would require...

Tuesday’s primaries to set up key fall matchups in Nebraska

12 May 2026 at 09:00
Tuesday’s primary elections in Nebraska will set the stage for November in a battleground House district, as well as a potentially competitive Senate contest, as Democrats try to win control of Congress.

© Alex Wroblewski

Retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon's Nebraska district will be a key battleground for both parties in the fight for the House majority. 

© Denise Powell for Congress

Retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon's Nebraska district will be a key battleground for both parties in the fight for the House majority. 

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Retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon's Nebraska district will be a key battleground for both parties in the fight for the House majority. 

© Drew Angerer

Retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon's Nebraska district will be a key battleground for both parties in the fight for the House majority. 
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