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PoliticsApr 29

OneTaste Seeks Pardons for Convicted Leaders Through Trump Allies

San Francisco wellness company OneTaste is lobbying Trump allies for pardons for two leaders convicted of forced labor conspiracy.

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PoliticsMay 21

Green Party candidate withdraws from Makerfield by-election hours after selection

Chris Kennedy pulled out of the Makerfield by-election contest just hours after being selected as the Green Party candidate.

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PoliticsApr 4

Trump Administration Faces Questions Over Budget Plans and Legal Filings

Multiple reports examine various aspects of Trump administration policies, from fiscal planning to government legal documents.

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PoliticsMay 19

Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Faces Scrutiny Over Past Social Media Posts

Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, is under scrutiny for explicit Reddit comments about military service experiences.

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PoliticsMay 2

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials and Hotel Industry Amid Growing Threats

Local politicians and hotels face increased security expenses as threats against public officials and security incidents at hospitality venues continue to rise.

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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 19

LA Mayor Bass Defends Dental Care Comments for Homeless Meth Users

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism and defended her comments about providing dental care to homeless individuals who lost teeth due to methamphetamine use.

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PoliticsMay 28

Trump Administration Halts Criminal Probes of Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez

Federal prosecutors told to pause investigations into Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez as Trump administration seeks warmer relations with oil-rich nation.

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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 23

Senators Address Youth Protection Issues in Separate Congressional Actions

Two separate Senate initiatives emerged this week focused on protecting minors, addressing social media regulation and healthcare funding respectively.

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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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PoliticsMar 29

UK Conservatives Propose VAT Removal on Energy Bills Amid Rising Cost Concerns

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch calls for tax cuts on energy bills and three-year VAT removal as focus returns to household energy costs.

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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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PoliticsMar 29

Rep. Himes Accuses Trump of Making False Claims About Iran Negotiations

House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes alleged President Trump falsely claimed to have conducted negotiations with Iran.

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