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PoliticsMar 21

Former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller Dies at 81

Robert Mueller, who served as FBI director and led the Russia investigation into 2016 election interference, has died at age 81.

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Politics4d ago

Democratic Candidates Win State Legislative Seats in Republican-Held Districts

Democrats have flipped over two dozen Republican-held state legislative seats nationwide since January 2025, including victories in Florida.

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Politics6d ago

Justice Department Requests Data from Three Medical Schools as College Sports Reform Advances

The Justice Department has demanded admissions data from three universities while the Trump administration forms committees to reform college sports.

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PoliticsMar 22

France Holds Municipal Elections as Far-Right and Far-Left Show First-Round Gains

French voters head to polls Sunday for second round of municipal elections after far-right and far-left parties made notable first-round advances.

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Politics5d ago

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 24

Survey finds US democracy stabilized at diminished levels amid political developments

New research shows American democratic health has plateaued at reduced levels following earlier declines, while Trump administration announces AI policy moves.

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PoliticsMar 24

Supreme Court grants qualified immunity to Vermont officer in protester case

The Supreme Court ruled that a police officer who removed a protester from Vermont's House floor is entitled to qualified immunity protection.

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PoliticsMar 19

Trump References Pearl Harbor During Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister

President Trump made a Pearl Harbor reference when asked why Japan wasn't informed of U.S. strikes on Iran during Oval Office meeting.

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PoliticsMar 24

Kentucky Governor Beshear Criticizes VP Vance at Ohio Event, Signaling 2028 Focus

Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear attacked Vice President JD Vance at an Ohio fundraiser, part of growing Democratic efforts to target potential 2028 GOP nominee.

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PoliticsMar 18

Senate to hold procedural vote on SAVE America Act requiring citizenship proof for voting

The Senate will vote this week on the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, amid pressure from Trump on GOP leaders.

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PoliticsMar 22

Senate Republicans Block SAVE America Act with Procedural Maneuvers

GOP senators used floor tactics to delay voting on the SAVE America Act, proposing voter ID and transgender sports amendments.

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Politics5d ago

Bannon Warns of Potential Iran War at Conservative Political Action Conference

Steve Bannon told CPAC attendees that the U.S. may be at the start of a war with Iran, warning of potential ground combat.

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PoliticsMar 17

Trump-Xi China Summit Timing Uncertain Amid Iran War Developments

The scheduled Trump-Xi summit faces potential delays as ongoing Iran conflict may affect the president's travel plans and diplomatic priorities.

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Politics6d ago

Professor Sues Texas State University After Contract Termination Following Palestine Talk

Philosophy professor Idris Robinson filed lawsuit against Texas State University, claiming constitutional rights violations after his contract ended following off-campus Israeli-Palestinian conflict talk.

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Politics5d ago

Justice Department Investigates Prison Conditions in Multiple States

Federal authorities are examining prison operations in California, Maine, and Texas amid concerns over housing policies and staff misconduct.

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