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Global News - Politics (18 minutes ago)

The Prime Minister's Office said in a news release that Wilkinson has 'proven experience, judgment and leadership to advance Canada's partnership with the EU.'

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The Washington Post - Politics (18 minutes ago)

The seat, now held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, is critical to Democrats' hopes of retaking the Senate. Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Democrat, is likely to win the primary.

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Politico - Europe (20 minutes ago)

The longer the war continues, the more likely rate hikes will become, central bank warns

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Raw Story - Politics (20 minutes ago)

Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV), one of the only Republican governors in charge of a swing state, hitched his fortunes to President Donald Trump — and now, with the tide of voters aggressively shifting against the president, he seems to be regretting it.According to Politico, "The Republican governor started the year with a sevenfold fundraising...

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Raw Story - Politics (20 minutes ago)

Oner of President Donald Trump's former aides looked askance at a new report that Amazon is considering a reboot of the popular reality TV show that propelled him to ubiquitous fame.Alyssa Farah Griffin, co-host of "The View" and former White House director of strategic communications, told "CNN News Central" that Amazon's potential reboot –...

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New York Times - Politics (20 minutes ago)

Her withdrawal reflected the strength of her primary opponent, Graham Platner, as well as the mixed recruitment record of Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, as his party tries to reclaim the Senate.

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Raw Story - Politics (50 minutes ago)

The New York Times editorial board tore into the Supreme Court's decision limiting the use of the Voting Rights Act to challenge racial gerrymanders on Wednesday, calling it "a mind-boggling piece of judicial overreach.""Six conservative justices voted to weaken the act, in that way substituting their own judgment for that of Congress, which...

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Raw Story - Politics (50 minutes ago)

FBI Director Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic is not going to get very far, attorneys Shant Karnikian and Brian Kabateck agreed on the latest episode of their "Civil Action" show on Meidas Touch's Legal AF Network.The reason is simple, they observed: Patel would have to prove something that will be almost impossible to prove."I'll see you...

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Raw Story - Politics (50 minutes ago)

Donald Trump's attempt to exploit Saturday's assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to build support for his controversial and unpopular $400 million ballroom addition has failed to move the needle, with the Washington Post reporting that voters remain "unmoved."Despite a full court press by the president and his allies to...

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Politico - Europe (An hour ago)

The U.S. president's comments suggest Charles' state visit has done little to repair relations with the British premier.

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Politico - Europe (An hour ago)

German chancellor emphasizes "deep transatlantic partnership” even as Trump floats cutting U.S. troops in Germany.

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Yahoo News - Politics (An hour ago)

New 'bluster' from Trump? Germany faces new threat about reduced US military presence in Europe

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Raw Story - Politics (An hour ago)

A former Trump administration official downplayed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on voting rights but met pushback from his fellow panelists on CNN.The conservative majority essentially gutted the Voting Rights Act's requirement that congressional districts be designed to give minority voters an opportunity to elect their own representatives, and...

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Raw Story - Politics (An hour ago)

Harvard University reportedly concealed the true source of a $25,000 donation to its women's rugby team, allowing athletes to believe the money came from university leadership when it actually originated from convicted felon Jeffrey Epstein.According to an investigation by podcaster Pablo Torre and Harvard Crimson staffers Dhruv Patel, Hugo C....

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Raw Story - Politics (An hour ago)

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr's decision to initiate an early renewal review of Disney's broadcast licenses is creating divisions within the Republican Party, with some lawmakers expressing concern about potential government censorship while others defend his authority to investigate diversity practices.Carr cited Disney's...

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Raw Story - Politics (An hour ago)

In 2019, Kathy Zhu was stripped of her title in the Miss Michigan beauty queen pageant due to offensive tweets deemed by many to be racist and Islamophobic. Almost seven years later, she's handling digital media for the Michigan House Republicans.Zhu has been employed as digital strategist director for the Republican Central Staff at the Michigan...

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Raw Story - Politics (2 hours ago)

Fresh off forcing the Trump administration to drop its politically motivated prosecution of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is now deploying his Senate Judiciary Committee leverage to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's permanent nomination unless the administration abandons any tolerance for Jan. 6...

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Raw Story - Politics (2 hours ago)

House Republicans are so disgusted with their leadership that some of them are now privately wishing they would lose the majority.According to NOTUS, "The majority of the House Republican Conference, GOP senators, the White House and even members of his own leadership team are fighting with the embattled House speaker and believe Johnson has lost...

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National Public Radio - Politics (2 hours ago)

NPR's Michel Martin asks Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the questions he plans to ask Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Hegseth's expected testimony Thursday on Capitol Hill.

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Yahoo News - Politics (2 hours ago)

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

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Raw Story - Politics (2 hours ago)

President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran by predicting that the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will soon cause catastrophic damage to Tehran's oil infrastructure, but energy experts and analysts widely dispute these claims as unrealistic.Trump told reporters at the White House last Thursday: "If they don't get their oil...

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Raw Story - Politics (2 hours ago)

Disgraced South Carolina politician Mark Sanford is ending his comeback bid — before it even had a chance to properly begin.According to The Post and Courier, Sanford will suspend his campaign to reclaim his old congressional seat, just 30 days after he first announced: "The former South Carolina governor and congressman confirmed his plans to...

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The Washington Post - Politics (3 hours ago)

The president's planned 250-foot arch and a Treasury department plan to put Trump's signature on paper money are also unpopular ideas.

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

Disappointing growth and strong inflation numbers for April hint at worse to come.

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New York Times - Politics (3 hours ago)

During his first public appearance on Capitol Hill since the war began, the defense secretary lashed out at lawmakers in both parties who have questioned the conflict.

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New York Times - Politics (3 hours ago)

The defense secretary said at a House hearing that President Barack Obama had fired 197 generals, a figure that the Pentagon previously acknowledged was false.

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CBC - Politics (3 hours ago)

MP and former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson will be Canada's next ambassador to the European Union, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (3 hours ago)

Doctors said the minister was playing a blame game and neglecting real reform, as Butler said he was exploring whether the government could cap how much medical specialists charge for their services.

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National Public Radio - Politics (4 hours ago)

The final stop on Turning Point USA's college campus tour at the University of Idaho seemed more like the organization's previous events, with audience member debates and an energetic, young crowd.

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National Public Radio - Politics (4 hours ago)

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

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The Washington Post - Politics (4 hours ago)

While it's too late for many states to redraw congressional maps for the 2026 midterms, the court's ruling to limit the Voting Rights Act could result in fewer Black members. "We've been dealt a bad hand,” says Georgia lawmaker.

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CBS News - Politics (4 hours ago)

The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."

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Raw Story - Politics (4 hours ago)

Multiple MAGA bombshells dropped on Wednesday, from the SCOTUS decision to let Republicans keep cheating to steal elections to Punch-Drunk Pete Hegseth's sloppy House hearing on the Pentagon going off the rails so badly that he had to be shut down by the Republican Committee Chair. Meanwhile, MAGA is still weakly trying to scapegoat Jimmy Kimmel...

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New York Times - Politics (4 hours ago)

The majority said the law was a victim of its own success and no longer needed. Dissenters responded that Congress should make the call.

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New York Times - Politics (4 hours ago)

A decade ago, the party sought independent redistricting commissions. Now, in an era of extreme gerrymandering, such efforts could slow Democrats as they try to keep up with Republicans.

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National Public Radio - Politics (4 hours ago)

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

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National Public Radio - Politics (4 hours ago)

Florida lawmakers passed a new voting map that could give Republicans an edge in flipping four House seats now held by Democrats. It aids President Trump's national redistricting push.

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The Washington Post - Politics (4 hours ago)

As the U.S. blockade and Iranian mines and drones halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. gas prices also reached a level not seen since just after Russia's Ukraine invasion.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (5 hours ago)

Bell's interim report leaves many questions unanswered but makes clear she believes more could have been done to respond to surging antisemitism.

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CBC - Politics (5 hours ago)

The Liberal government is looking to set up a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to financial crimes, a dramatic undertaking to shake up how money laundering and fraud is investigated are Canada.

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Politico - Europe (6 hours ago)

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (6 hours ago)

Seven years ago, proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing were named as part of the reason Labor lost the unlosable election. Times have changed.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (7 hours ago)

The government is about to change capital gains tax and negative gearing. These are the numbers that show why.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (8 hours ago)

A parliamentary inquiry into the devastating bushfires across Victoria over the summer hears the emotional plea of those impacted. 

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Politico - Europe (9 hours ago)

The European Central Bank will meet today and make a decision that depends heavily on events happening thousands of kilometers away.  That's because the war in Iran has pushed up energy prices and inflation. ECB President Christine Lagarde and her fellow rate-setters will be in a tricky spot when deciding whether to raise borrowing...

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Yahoo News - Politics (9 hours ago)

Louisiana governor plans to suspend May primary to redraw US House map, Washington Post reports

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Yahoo News - Politics (9 hours ago)

The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hit

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Politico - Europe (9 hours ago)

Morgen ist der 1. Mai, und für Bärbel Bas ist es das wichtigste Heimspiel des Jahres. In Duisburg spricht sie als Arbeitsministerin und vor dem DGB. Die Harmonie in der schwarz-roten Koalition ist fast am Nullpunkt. Bas geht auf maximalen Distanzkurs zu Kanzler Friedrich Merz, der die Rente zur bloßen „Basisabsicherung" herabstufen will....

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Yahoo News - Politics (9 hours ago)

Federal court won't rehear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll's $83 million defamation verdict against him

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Raw Story - Politics (9 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's latest court loss could bring his scandalous relationship with disgraced financier and convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein back to life, according to one expert. Michael Popok, a lawyer and host of the podcast "The Intersection with Michael Popok," argued during a new episode on Wednesday that the Trump Department of...

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (10 hours ago)

Chinese state-owned oil companies have agreed to negotiate directly with Australian companies on jet fuel after the foreign minister's visit to China.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (10 hours ago)

Royal commissioner Virginia Bell says classified documents reveal a significant shift in intelligence spending away from counterterrorism since 2020, in the first findings of what failings led to last year's Bondi terror attack.

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

The panel on CNN's "NewsNight" got heated on Wednesday as the price of President Donald Trump's "unpopular" war in Iran was brought up. Since late February, Trump's war with Iran has raged with almost no end in sight. The Iranian regime has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent global energy prices skyrocketing, even though the U.S. and...

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The Washington Post - Politics (10 hours ago)

Gov. Jeff Landry (R) told Republican House candidates he plans to suspend the May 16 primary elections so lawmakers can redraw the congressional map.

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Politico - Europe (10 hours ago)

Firing of chief Olly Robbins cut short a radical program to reform the once-prized Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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CBS News - Politics (10 hours ago)

The primary election in California's gubernatorial contest is just over a month away, and the race remains wide open.

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CBS News - Politics (10 hours ago)

The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

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Raw Story - Politics (10 hours ago)

A former federal prosecutor who prosecuted mafia crime families obliterated President Donald Trump's defense for his latest legal battle. On Tuesday, the Trump Department of Justice returned a two-count indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening Trump's life and for felony interstate communication violations. The...

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New York Times - Politics (10 hours ago)

The measure will allow the G.O.P. to begin working on a filibuster-proof bill to fund ICE and C.B.P., part of their plan to reopen the long-shuttered Department of Homeland Security.

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

As Kyiv inches forward on its path to joining the EU, capitals are pushing for more immediate ways to unlock political and economic advantages.

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

Ahead of a key meeting about curling, a top Ukrainian minister tells POLITICO he is "deeply concerned" about the trend toward readmission.

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

Amazon is preparing a potential reboot of President Donald Trump's signature former show, "The Apprentice," hosted by his son, Donald Trump Jr., according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing "people familiar with the matter," that Amazon is in "early stage" discussions with the Trump family about relaunching the...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

The New York Times editorial board tore into the Supreme Court's decision limiting the use of the Voting Rights Act to challenge racial gerrymanders on Wednesday, calling it "a mind-boggling piece of judicial overreach.""Six conservative justices voted to weaken the act, in that way substituting their own judgment for that of Congress, which...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

The fossil fuel industry is the most powerful and destructive industry in the history of the world. Right now the fate of our planet hangs on our ability to defeat the political power of that industry. It is ready to do anything, including making alliances with pro-fascist forces to maintain its ability to make profits. Understanding the insidious...

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (11 hours ago)

Acclaimed author and Miles Franklin prize winner Anna Funder has been appointed as a new Professor of Practice in Creative Writing. She's on a mission to remind us of the power of human stories in the era of AI slop.

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

The mayor of Genoa is staying coy on whether she will make a big push into national politics before a general election expected next year.

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

As the coalition breaks apart, can centrist President Nicușor Dan find a way to contain the far right and keep the critical NATO member on a path to stability? 

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

The billionaire Mikhail Fridman and Russia's former Minister of Foreign Economic Relations Petr Aven are listed as shareholders of a banking and financial services holding firm which Geoffrey Cox declared he provided legal services to in the U.K. parliament's Register of Members' Financial Interests.  

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

When politicians and diplomats are confronted with a group of children, they often don't know how to behave.

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

A top Trump aide will have to give up working with top advisors dealing with the wars in Ukraine and Iran, according to a new report.Josh Gruenbaum was a former advisor for Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. A report by Politico on Wednesday quoted anonymous sources who said that "he fell out of favor" and had a "penchant for self-promotion and an...

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Raw Story - Politics (11 hours ago)

A New York Times columnist hit back at President Donald Trump's assertions that violent rhetoric from left-wing political groups contributed to the attempt on his life during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday in a fiery piece. Jamelle Bouie argued in a new opinion piece on Wednesday that Trump is nowhere near as concerned about the...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

Legal analyst Elie Mystal took a dim view on Wednesday following the Supreme Court's move to weaken the Voting Rights Act's ability to police racial gerrymandering — and, writing for The Nation, gave Democrats a window of just four years to prevent the ruling from causing an absolute crisis."The VRA was the first piece of legislation that...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

MAGA hats are disappearing in one deep red county, a telling sign of how President Donald Trump's support is waning in communities that once supported him, according to a new CNN report."For eight years, there were Trump signs on every corner, there were flags. You couldn't go to a grocery store without seeing a red MAGA hat," Chris Anderson, the...

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (12 hours ago)

The former One Nation MP has been found to have vilified openly gay politician Alex Greenwich in the second case centring around a dispute between the pair.

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

A prominent legal scholar warned on Wednesday that the Supreme Court just made reforming the institution an "unavoidable" part of future political administrations. Richard Hasen, a law professor at UCLA, argued in a new op-ed for Slate that the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais "will go down in history as one of the most...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

The US Senate on Tuesday defeated a Democrat-led bid to stop President Donald Trump from following through on his threat to wage war on Cuba, whose long-suffering people are reeling from the American administration's tightened economic stranglehold.Upper chamber lawmakers voted 51-47 on a procedural motion to block further debate Sen. Tim Kaine's...

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Raw Story - Politics (12 hours ago)

Legal experts blasted Chief Justice John Roberts for his part in weakening the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its ability to block discrimination when district maps are drawn. "For Chief Justice John Roberts, this is a huge asterisk on his legacy in such a bad way," journalist and lawyer Katie Phang said during an interview for the Contrarian with...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

The far-right former elections clerk of Mesa County, Colorado, got fresh bad news on Wednesday, as a state judge ruled her too much of a flight risk to be granted bond ahead of her re-sentencing.According to Marshall Zelinger of 9NEWS Denver, Tina Peters' motion "to have an appeal bond is DENIED by Judge Matthew Barrett, who sentenced her and will...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche's claims about cases against Trump's enemies show how abnormally law enforcement is operating at the federal level, a legal expert warns. Harry Litman, the former U.S. Attorney General, was alarmed by Blanche's "whoppers" at a press conference on Tuesday, where he defended the "bankrupt and tawdry"...

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Yahoo News - Politics (13 hours ago)

Trump says that he's is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran fued

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

A Florida Democratic lawmaker interrupted state House proceedings in protest to the approval of a redistricting map that could give the GOP four congressional seats. "You're destroying our democracy," state Rep. Angie Nixon, who's also running for Senate, could be heard in videos yelling into a bullhorn on the Florida House floor. "This is a...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

Oil industry analyst Patrick De Haan was stunned on Wednesday as gas prices surged faster than he has ever remembered seeing.In fact, he said on X, they're rising so fast in some parts of the country that the computer system he uses to keep track of it can't even keep up."Chills all over again folks — I just spotted Chicago ULSD wholesale prices...

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Raw Story - Politics (13 hours ago)

A political analyst flagged a startling possibility as reports indicate the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner may not have happened as it seemed. On Saturday, reports indicated that a lone alleged gunman, Cole Allen, rushed through security at the Washington Hilton and fired multiple rounds, striking one Secret Service agent,...

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New York Times - Politics (13 hours ago)

The comments came after the German chancellor said that Iran has "humiliated” the United States.

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New York Times - Politics (13 hours ago)

The changes are in keeping with the administration's pledge to cut back on gun restrictions.

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Politico - Europe (14 hours ago)

There are 38,000 U.S. troops and personnel stationed in Germany, and cutting forces there would face opposition on Capitol Hill.

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Yahoo News - Politics (14 hours ago)

Romanian man sentenced to 4 years in prison for swatting spree targeting dozens of US officials

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

The collapse, and constant flux, of this week's legislative schedule caused a meltdown within the House Republican caucus on Wednesday, as members went at each other's throats over the failure to pass major priorities.One of the largest sticking points remains the farm bill, which was forced to be delayed amid ongoing disagreements, only to be put...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

A GOP congressman had to answer for high gas prices after Trump announced an extended blockade of Iran, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth came under fire for the impact back home. CNN journalist Brianna Keilar described the gas prices as "astounding," as the national average price has risen since last week by about 20 cents to $4.28 per gallon....

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

Political commentator Piers Morgan cooked up a devastating montage of President Donald Trump's violent rhetoric that he played on Wednesday during a fiery takedown of a MAGA pundit's talking point. Morgan had MAGA commentator Clay Travis, conservative radio host Ben Ferguson, Democratic strategist Mike Nellis, and liberal YouTuber Cenk Uygur on a...

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New York Times - Politics (14 hours ago)

There were at least 10 American billionaires, six Fox News hosts, assorted presidential pals, no Democratic politicians and not so many British.

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National Public Radio - Politics (14 hours ago)

The Trump administration has moved to dismiss the members of the National Science Board, which governs the National Science Foundation. Dismissed members say the agency's independence is threatened.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (14 hours ago)

Senior ministers are expected to sign off on tax reforms including a reduction in capital gains tax concessions and an overhaul of negative gearing.

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Yahoo News - Politics (14 hours ago)

Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states

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Yahoo News - Politics (14 hours ago)

Democrats Back Warrantless Surveillance Despite Fear Of Abuse By Trump Administration

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

Beleaguered ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is in such dire shape that it could be "days" from being forced to liquidate without an agreement on a government bailout, CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs and Kris Van Cleave reported on Wednesday.The problem is that not all of Spirit's major creditors are supportive of the deal on the table, which would...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

A spat broke out between a couple of GOP senators while they were trying to pass their respective bills on the floor.Sen. Rand Paul from Kentucky was trying to pass a bill that would give more land to a local Boys and Girls Club when fellow Republican Sen. Ted Cruz from Texas stepped in, according to an X post by Burgess Everett, the congressional...

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Raw Story - Politics (14 hours ago)

Sen. Chuck Grassley, 92, (R-IA), befuddled his colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday when he was caught on a hot mic questioning some of the answers that witnesses were giving. The committee met to question several of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees, and some Democrats asked the nominees who won the 2020 general...

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New York Times - Politics (14 hours ago)

The defense secretary said at a House hearing that President Barack Obama had fired 197 generals, a figure that the Pentagon previously acknowledged was false.

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New York Times - Politics (14 hours ago)

House Republicans toiled to pass major measures as lawmakers tried to fund homeland security, extend spy powers and deliver a farm bill.

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Global News - Politics (15 hours ago)

Minutes into meetings at the health and ethics committees this week, Liberal members used their majorities to send debates into closed-door sessions.

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

LIV Golf, the controversial golf league propped up by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, is on the brink of collapse, the Wall Street Journal reported — and it comes as Trump's golf clubs, that have hosted their events at exorbitant sums, continue to try to promote them.The problem, reported the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, is that the...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

A Department of Homeland Security official who was accused of using a "sugar baby" platform to fund her lifestyle had apparently accused her former boss of sexual harassment before the allegations surfaced, according to reports on Wednesday. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism Julia Varvaro, 29, was placed on leave after she was accused...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

Conservative justices on the Supreme Court showed signs of leaning towards blocking Trump's effort to deport millions of immigrants. Politico reported on Wednesday that Chief Justice John Roberts and Trump-appointed Justice Amy Coney Barrett "seemed like possible conservative votes" that will side with advocates for Haitian and Syrian immigrants...

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New York Times - Politics (15 hours ago)

Jurors found the man guilty of conspiracy to support the terrorist group that took credit for a horrific bombing, but deadlocked on whether he was responsible for the attack itself.

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National Public Radio - Politics (15 hours ago)

The House has approved a three year extension of the surveillance program known as FISA Section 702. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces a difficult path to final passage.

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

The liberal elections outlet Democracy Docket has obtained what it called a "paper trail" connecting the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, project to far-right election deniers."The records — first obtained by Democracy Forward through public record requests and ongoing litigation, and shared exclusively with...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

Trump gloated on Wednesday about a new Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which watered down the strength of the Voting Rights Act and is expected to allow increased gerrymandering and threats to minority representation. "Today's 6-3 Supreme Court decision in the Callais case is a BIG WIN for Equal Protection under the Law as it...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

A series of leaks that made it into the newspapers on Wednesday about how President Donald Trump talks about himself behind closed doors alarmed a pair of political analysts. Nico Hines, host of "The Daily Beast Podcast," discussed a new report from The Atlantic detailing how Trump considers himself among history's greatest men, in the same ranks...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), a close ally of President Donald Trump's, threw cold water on the president's latest attempt to prosecute one of his political foes in an exclusive interview with Raw Story Raw Story caught up with Johnson on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and asked him about the indictment that Trump's Department of Justice...

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Raw Story - Politics (15 hours ago)

Another Republican has decided to drop out of a key race — even before voting starts — as former Republican Party of Minnesota Chair and Minnesota Senate Minority Leader David Hann announced on Wednesday that he had suspended his campaign for Senate. The Republican primary in Minnesota was slated for Aug.11. Hann did not give a reason for...

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New York Times - Politics (15 hours ago)

President Trump wants Americans going into space to be a part of his legacy, even as he has proposed cutting NASA's education, research and diversity programs.

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New York Times - Politics (15 hours ago)

Republicans put down a right-wing revolt to push a three-year renewal through the House, but the Senate appeared likely to opt for a 45-day punt ahead of a Friday expiration.

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The Washington Post - Politics (16 hours ago)

Southern lawmakers can now draw congressional maps to break up minority voters, as the conservative majority continues to roll back decades-old civil rights protections.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (16 hours ago)

The antisemitism royal commission releases its interim report, recommending an urgent review of Joint Counter Terrorism teams and greater police presence at high-risk Jewish events.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (16 hours ago)

The women, who had been hoping to return to Australia with their children, never reached Damascus International Airport despite securing flights.

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Yahoo News - Politics (16 hours ago)

Justice Department moves to roll back gun regulations as Senate confirms new ATF chief

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Yahoo News - Politics (16 hours ago)

Republicans push to redraw maps after Supreme Court deals blow to VRA

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Yahoo News - Politics (16 hours ago)

GOP Rep Says Trump Passports Aren't Far From What 'We Laughed At' In Communist States

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

President Donald Trump stunned political analysts and observers during a press gaggle in the Oval Office on Wednesday after he was asked about a recent indictment secured by his Department of Justice. On Tuesday, the DOJ indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felony counts of threatening Trump's life and interstate communication...

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

The internet was in disbelief on Wednesday after Amazon unveiled a new AI "podcast" feature for products. The dystopian new experience for customers launched this week and allows customers "to ask AI hosts questions via text or voice while listening to an audio summary of a product," Amazon announced in a news release. Business Insider...

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New York Times - Politics (16 hours ago)

Both parties are now scrambling to adjust to a new voting rights landscape.

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CBC - Politics (16 hours ago)

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani was back in Washington on Wednesday with a handful of Tory colleagues for a meeting with Canadian business interests and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

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Politico - Europe (16 hours ago)

Trump held out the possibility that his war in Iran could wind down "on a similar timetable” as Russia's now four-year-long incursion in Ukraine.

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CBS News - Politics (16 hours ago)

Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.

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Yahoo News - Politics (16 hours ago)

Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when

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Yahoo News - Politics (16 hours ago)

With supreme court ruling, Republicans can marginalize Black political power

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

With Texas state Rep. James Talarico officially the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, Republicans have turned to opposition research to find anything they can throw at him — but one of their first attempts this week landed with a thud.Talarico, a Christian minister, previously worked as a schoolteacher in an...

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Raw Story - Politics (16 hours ago)

A rogue conservative influencer is accusing a married, sitting member of Congress from Florida of sleeping with her ex-boyfriend, whom she only identified as a well-known conservative personality from Tampa Bay. "To this day, they both insist that nothing happened," influencer Ashley St. Clair said in an X post on Wednesday. The unnamed...

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New York Times - Politics (16 hours ago)

Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down.

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New York Times - Politics (16 hours ago)

New Jersey, where Mikie Sherrill is governor, is one of only a few states to try to bar federal immigration agents from wearing masks.

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The Washington Post - Politics (17 hours ago)

In a fiery House meeting on the military budget, the defense secretary called lawmakers critical of the administration's handling of the conflict "defeatist.”

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Yahoo News - Politics (17 hours ago)

House Republicans push ahead on bill to extend divisive US spy powers

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

Trump reportedly lied about King Charles and the British royal family showing an interest in joining Mar-a-Lago in the 1990s and buying an apartment in Trump Tower, according to resurfaced newspaper clips. "Trump planted stories in the 90s the royals were joining Mar-a-Lago," CNN senior reporter Andrew Kaczynski posted on X on Wednesday. "He...

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The Washington Post - Politics (17 hours ago)

Over hours on and around the chamber's floor, the speaker and fellow Republican leaders cajoled holdouts on a surveillance bill, a farm policy bill and funding for DHS.

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CBS News - Politics (17 hours ago)

President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Wednesday about Ukraine and Iran.

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Yahoo News - Politics (17 hours ago)

Florida Legislature passes DeSantis' redrawn congressional map

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Yahoo News - Politics (17 hours ago)

As Iran war drags on, Hegseth labels Dems obstacle to peace

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

President Donald Trump's former pick for attorney general and disgraced former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) might have sabotaged the president's strategy to try and take down his perceived enemy, former FBI Director James Comey, according to TMZ on Wednesday. Trump had nominated Gaetz in 2025 for the top Justice Department job and something he wrote...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

House Republican leadership is delaying a vote on the farm bill, after an uprising by several GOP lawmakers enraged about sticking points within it — jeopardizing yet another major piece of legislation House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was hoping to move into the outbox this week.According to Politico, "Leadership will send the agriculture policy...

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Raw Story - Politics (17 hours ago)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was surprised by a question during a congressional hearing on Wednesday over whether Pentagon officials were using a secret messaging app. Hegseth appeared to be caught off guard during the House Armed Services Committee hearing when Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) asked Pentagon officials, including Jules W. Hurst III,...

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New York Times - Politics (17 hours ago)

It was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's first public appearance before Congress since Operation Epic Fury began in late February.

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National Public Radio - Politics (18 hours ago)

The map drawn by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis boosts President Trump's effort to reshape voting before the midterm elections. The GOP likely holds a slight edge over Democrats in redistricting now.

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The Washington Post - Politics (18 hours ago)

The conservative justices appeared sympathetic to the administration's contention that it can cancel humanitarian protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Politics (18 hours ago)

Pauline Hanson is now set to tour more regional Coalition-held seats in her "sexy" new private plane, and the Liberal and National parties are helping clear the runway.

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Politico - Europe (18 hours ago)

The extraordinary move would mean that Warsh will have his work cut out for him if he wants to deliver on Trump's demands for lower borrowing costs.

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Yahoo News - Politics (18 hours ago)

Full federal appeals court won't rehear $83 million defamation verdict against Trump

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Yahoo News - Politics (18 hours ago)

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got in a fiery exchange during a congressional hearing on Wednesday with a lawmaker who accused him of lying about the number of military service members injured since the Iran war started. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY), a West Point graduate and Iraq war combat veteran, spoke to Hegseth at the House Armed Services Committee...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Callais v. Louisiana authored by Justice Samuel Alito, narrowing protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act while technically leaving it intact. Politics & Poll Tracker reported the decision. The case arose from lower-court rulings requiring Louisiana to create a second majority-Black district,...

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

MAGA infighting escalated with a Trump loyalist going after a dissenting right-wing influencer and her husband's past. Laura Loomer threatened on Tuesday that she had a bombshell reveal in her back pocket that she expected would take down the reputation of right-wing influencer Candace Owens, who has sharply broken with the MAGA camp since Charlie...

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BBC - Politics (18 hours ago)

It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Politics (18 hours ago)

Health Minister Mark Butler intends to "test the boundaries” of what is legally possible to bring down specialists fees.

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Raw Story - Politics (18 hours ago)

The White House has been struggling to sell its highly priced gold card visa that only the wealthy can afford, according to new court filings revealed in a Washington Post report on Wednesday. Just 165 people have paid the non-refundable $15,000 fee to start processing the application, according to legal filings. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick...

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The Washington Post - Politics (19 hours ago)

Just 165 people have paid the application fee so far, the government said in a new legal filing.

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The Washington Post - Politics (19 hours ago)

Jurors convict the man on a charge of conspiring to provide material support to an ISIS group, but it's a rare setback in a high-profile terrorism case.

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk broke her silence on a security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner by suggesting that her own life was in danger.Dressed in all black on "The Charlie Kirk Show" on Wednesday, the widow painted suspect Cole Allen's alleged attack on the dinner as a battle against evil."These people have perverted the...

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's evasive and smirking answers to questions about his firing respected military officials at the Pentagon earned him a dressing down Wednesday from Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), a retired Air Force officer.Under questioning about the Pentagon purge initiated by the former Fox News weekend host, who was tapped by...

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

The Department of Justice removed a key claim from its legal filings regarding the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, contradicting its initial probable cause affidavit.The original weekend affidavit stated Secret Service Officer V.G. was shot in the chest and protected by a ballistic vest when Cole Allen allegedly fired at security...

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Raw Story - Politics (19 hours ago)

Nearly 20 House Democrats demanded last week that FBI Director Kash Patel take and share the results of an Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test by Tuesday amid accusations of excessive drinking, but as of Wednesday, Patel has yet to respond to the lawmakers' request, a House Judiciary Democrats spokeswoman confirmed to Raw Story.On April 21,...

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