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PoliticsMay 1

Louisiana GOP Eliminates Office Days Before Exoneree Takes Seat

Louisiana Republican lawmakers eliminated an elected position shortly before an exonerated individual was scheduled to assume the office.

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PoliticsMar 27

Senate Democrats Face Internal Divisions Over Voting Legislation and Party Direction

Democratic senators experience intraparty tensions over voting rights legislation and political positioning amid broader congressional dynamics.

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PoliticsMar 10

Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

President Trump appointed Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors.

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PoliticsMay 13

Scholars and Authors Examine Current State of American Democracy and Political Division

Academic discussions focus on whether U.S. governance has shifted from liberal democracy, while authors propose solutions for political polarization.

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PoliticsMay 1

Policy Discussions Emerge on Social Security Benefits and Capital Gains Taxation

Separate policy proposals are being discussed regarding Social Security benefit caps for high earners and indexing capital gains taxes to inflation.

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PoliticsApr 7

Appeals Court Allows Iowa to Enforce Restrictions on LGBTQ Content in Schools

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, allowing Iowa to enforce a law restricting LGBTQ books and topics in public school classrooms.

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PoliticsApr 27

Lib Dems Propose Waste Tip-off Rewards as Birmingham Bin Strike Nears Resolution

Liberal Democrats announce £5,000 reward scheme for illegal waste reports while Birmingham's long-running bin strike appears close to ending.

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PoliticsMar 26

Deputy AG Blanche Says DOJ, FBI Underwent Personnel Changes After Trump Cases

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department dismissed 200 employees following prosecutions of President Trump.

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PoliticsMay 1

Education Systems Face Pressure Over Testing Demands and Screen Time Limits

Teachers report burnout from increased classroom testing while multiple states implement screen time restrictions in schools.

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PoliticsApr 19

Syrian Billionaires Sought Washington Influence Using Trump Name

Members of the Khayyat family attempted to leverage the Trump name for foreign policy influence amid ongoing business discussions.

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PoliticsMay 1

Texas executes James Broadnax despite last-minute innocence claims

Texas carried out the execution of James Broadnax for a 2008 double killing after the Supreme Court rejected final appeals based on his claims of innocence.

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PoliticsApr 27

Multiple Political Campaigns Face Challenges in Upcoming Elections

Several political figures encounter obstacles in their respective campaigns, from primary competitions to past controversies.

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PoliticsMay 13

Georgia Bans QR Codes for Elections Amid Conspiracy Theory Concerns

Georgia has prohibited the use of QR codes in elections following claims from conspiracy theorists, creating uncertainty about ballot counting procedures.

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PoliticsMay 25

Two Democratic Congressional Candidates Face Distinct Campaign Challenges

Separate Democratic congressional candidates in New York and California navigate different controversies in their respective primary campaigns.

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PoliticsMay 13

Montana Judge Blocks State from Limiting Election Day Voter Registration

A Montana judge ruled against state restrictions on Election Day voter registration.

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