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PoliticsMay 5

Louise Arbour Appointed as Canada's Governor General

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed former Supreme Court justice and war crimes prosecutor Louise Arbour as Canada's new governor general.

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PoliticsMar 28

Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Found Guilty on Ethics Violations

House Ethics Committee found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of over two dozen ethics violations while Democratic leadership has not issued condemnation.

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PoliticsMar 28

UFC Event Planned for White House Lawn to Celebrate Trump's 80th Birthday

President Trump will host a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn June 14 as part of his 80th birthday celebration and America's 250th anniversary.

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PoliticsMar 28

US Senators Plan Taiwan Visit to Discuss Defense Legislation

A group of US senators will visit Taiwan to discuss defense-related legislation amid ongoing US-China diplomatic tensions.

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PoliticsApr 10

White House Staff Warned Against Betting on Prediction Markets with Inside Information

White House aides received an email last month instructing them not to place bets on prediction markets using nonpublic information.

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PoliticsApr 22

Senate Republicans criticize Schumer's push to extend Haitian migrant protections

Senate Republicans oppose Democratic leader's effort to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants amid broader debate over immigration policy.

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PoliticsJun 12

Former DUP Leader Donaldson Denies Sex Abuse Charges in Court

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is standing trial on 18 sex abuse charges including rape, which he denies.

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PoliticsApr 18

Rep. Omar Files Amended Financial Disclosure After Reporting Discrepancy

Representative Ilhan Omar corrected a financial disclosure that initially showed a $30 million net worth, calling it a filing error.

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PoliticsMar 27

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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PoliticsApr 18

University of Michigan Regent Linked to Lewd Messages Amid Campus Tensions

Jordan Acker, who led crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters, allegedly made obscene comments in group chat ahead of regent election.

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PoliticsJun 12

Trump Loses Support Among Independent Voters During Second Term, Polling Shows

AP-NORC polling analysis finds Trump's approval among independents, particularly those without college degrees, has declined significantly since taking office.

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PoliticsMar 27

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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PoliticsApr 22

Legal aid requests for Palestine activism remain elevated above pre-2023 levels

A civil rights organization reported a sustained increase in requests for legal assistance related to Palestine activism compared to years before October 2023.

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PoliticsApr 22

California Treasurer Fiona Ma faces scrutiny over Chinese school ties

California Treasurer Fiona Ma, running for Lieutenant Governor, visited China-based school accused of diploma fraud after receiving campaign donations from founder.

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PoliticsApr 17

Democratic Rep Uses Profanity Against Trump, Harris Criticizes Gas Prices

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove made profane remarks about Trump regarding war costs while VP Harris blamed him for gas prices.

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