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PoliticsApr 5

NYC Mayor Mamdani Appeals Housing Voucher Expansion Amid Budget Deficit Concerns

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appealed a court order requiring expansion of the city's housing voucher program, citing budget constraints.

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PoliticsMay 15

Bernie Sanders Endorses Dozens of Progressive Candidates for State and Local Races

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced endorsements for approximately 60 candidates seeking state and local offices across the country.

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PoliticsMay 15

Hawaii Governor Signs Bill to Limit Corporate Political Influence

Hawaii's Democratic governor signed legislation aimed at reducing corporate and dark money influence in state politics.

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PoliticsApr 28

House Republicans Target Hospital CEOs Over Rising Healthcare Costs

GOP lawmakers criticized hospital executives for high compensation and profit margins during a Ways and Means Committee hearing on healthcare affordability.

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PoliticsMar 7

U.S. Attorney Forms Working Group to Examine Potential Charges Against Cuban Leaders

Federal prosecutors in Miami have assembled an interagency working group to explore possible criminal charges against Cuban government officials.

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PoliticsApr 28

MPs Reject Parliamentary Inquiry into Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment Process

British MPs voted against launching a parliamentary inquiry into Prime Minister Starmer's handling of Peter Mandelson's vetting for a government position.

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PoliticsApr 20

Venezuela Grants Alternative Detention to Over 50 People as Machado Plans Return

Venezuelan authorities granted alternative detention measures to more than 50 people while opposition leader María Corina Machado announced plans to return home by year's end.

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PoliticsMay 6

Divisions Emerge Within Conservative Movement Over Israel Policy and State Department

Internal tensions are surfacing in conservative circles over Israel policy amid shifting public opinion, while a group seeks to reshape State Department practices.

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PoliticsApr 4

Polymarket apologizes for allowing bets on fate of downed U.S. pilots

Prediction platform Polymarket removed betting page and apologized after allowing wagers on when U.S. pilots shot down over Iran would be found.

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PoliticsMay 6

Kentucky Schools Face Bomb Threats as Multiple Zoos Targeted in Swatting Campaign

Kentucky State Police are investigating bomb threats at schools statewide, while multiple zoos face similar threats and swatting incidents.

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PoliticsApr 1

California Governor Faces Criticism Over Social Media Posts Targeting Republicans

Governor Gavin Newsom's office drew bipartisan criticism for social media posts that critics described as homophobic while targeting Republican figures.

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PoliticsApr 17

NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces City-Owned Grocery Store Plan for East Harlem

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans for a city-operated grocery store in East Harlem, drawing criticism from local business owners.

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PoliticsMay 22

Maine Senate Candidate Faces Criticism Over Social Media Posts

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner drew criticism after old social media posts surfaced, including comments about a combat veteran's injuries.

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PoliticsMay 6

Independent Nebraska Senate Candidate Faces Questions Over Campaign Funding Sources

Dan Osborn's independent Senate campaign in Nebraska receives scrutiny over donor base despite pledge not to caucus with either party.

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PoliticsMay 22

Rep. Massie Rejects Election Fraud Claims After Primary Loss

Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie dismissed voter fraud theories following his defeat in the GOP primary to a Trump-endorsed candidate.

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