The court paused a lower-court ruling while it considered the latest move in a monthslong fight over who is entitled to low rates for political ads.

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As the Republicans try to hold their majority, the Senate Leadership Fund is diverting resources to Kansas, which has become a growing concern for the party.

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U.S. Central Command will hold a daylong conference at its Tampa headquarters after seven months of war in Iran.

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