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PoliticsMay 25

Brooklyn Co-op Faces Vote on Israeli Product Boycott Amid Member Divisions

The Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn is holding a divisive vote on boycotting Israeli products, reflecting broader tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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PoliticsMay 1

Indigenous Recognition Ceremonies Face Growing Political Debate in Australia

Traditional Aboriginal acknowledgments and Welcome to Country ceremonies have become standard at Australian public events but now face increasing criticism from conservative groups.

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PoliticsMar 26

Democrats Plan Energy Policy Push as Industry Groups Mobilize After Tax Changes

Democratic leaders pledge to restore clean energy tax credits while renewable energy advocates organize political responses to recent policy setbacks.

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PoliticsApr 7

NYC Mayor Mamdani Releases Citywide Racial Equity Plan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the city's first comprehensive racial equity plan, which has drawn both support and criticism.

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PoliticsMay 1

Political donation rules face challenges as parties navigate funding regulations

Reform party backer suggests returning to UK to circumvent donation caps while separate party refunds crypto donations after concerns raised.

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PoliticsApr 18

Polls Show Mixed Views on Trump Immigration Policies Among Americans, Cuban Americans

New polling reveals majority opposition to Trump's immigration agenda nationally and among Cuban Americans in South Florida.

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PoliticsApr 6

House Republicans discuss potential Iran military action and leadership changes

Rep. Pat Fallon predicts Trump will deploy troops to Iran while reports suggest Jim Jordan may challenge Speaker Johnson.

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PoliticsApr 6

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Scheduled for House Epstein Probe Interview in May

Howard Lutnick will be questioned by House Oversight Committee on May 6 regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein revealed in Justice Department files.

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PoliticsApr 6

Hegseth Removes Military Officers, Shifts Defense Education Away from Ivy League

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed senior military officers and redirected military education partnerships from elite universities to Hillsdale College.

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PoliticsApr 6

Democratic Lawmakers Visit Cuba, Criticize US Energy Restrictions

Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson visited Cuba and called for changes to US economic restrictions affecting the island's energy sector.

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PoliticsApr 6

U.S. Marshals Waived Training Requirements for Musk Security Team Deputization

Federal emails reveal U.S. Marshals deputized members of Elon Musk's private security team despite some lacking required training.

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PoliticsMay 12

Republican-Linked Super PAC Intervenes in Democratic Primary Races

A super PAC with Republican connections is participating in Democratic primary elections, including supporting a Texas candidate facing antisemitism accusations.

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PoliticsApr 6

Utah passes legislation limiting liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies

Utah enacted new legislation that restricts residents' ability to pursue legal claims against fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages.

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PoliticsApr 6

Federal Judges Issue Rulings Challenging Trump Administration Policies

District court judges have issued rulings blocking or delaying various Trump administration policies on immigration, tariffs, and Justice Department actions.

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PoliticsApr 30

Lawsuits Seek to Block Kennedy Center Renovation Plans

Cultural groups and lawyers are pursuing legal action to halt planned renovations at the Kennedy Center that would close the venue for two years.

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