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federal budget deficit clocks in at $779b for 2018, largest since 2012

President Trump accused Democrats of circulating a rumor that Josh Hawley, the Republican challenging Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., left a rally the president hosted in the state early. . . . . . ..

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james comey: an anti-trump ‘awakening’ in america is underway

President Trump accused Democrats of circulating a rumor that Josh Hawley, the Republican challenging Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., left a rally the president hosted in the state early. . . . . . . . ..

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wi elections: la follette wins another term as secretary of state

Doug La Follette (left) and Jay Schroeder (right). . Courtesy of Doug La Follette and Jay Schroeder . . . MADISON - Democrat incumbent Doug La Follette has defeated Republican challenger Jay Schroeder in the race for secretary of state, winning another four years in the office he has held..

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