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PoliticsMar 26

Federal Court Extends Deadline for Colleges to Provide Race-Based Admissions Data

A federal judge granted colleges an extension until April 6 to provide demographic admissions data sought by the federal government following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

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PoliticsApr 16

Three separate congressional developments emerge involving ethics and oversight

Congressional activity includes blocked monument defunding, unclaimed property investigation response, and ethics committee referral.

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PoliticsMay 16

Los Angeles mayoral race features debates over wildfire policies

Current LA Mayor Karen Bass faces Republican challenger Spencer Pratt while other candidates propose barbecue restrictions during fire warnings.

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PoliticsMay 3

Political Shifts on Drug Policy Draw Mixed Reactions from Advocacy Groups

Changes in Republican positions on psychedelic drugs and Democratic criticism of health policy decisions highlight evolving political dynamics around substance regulation.

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PoliticsMay 16

New Mexico Land Commissioner Race Raises Concerns About Land Use Policies

A Republican candidate for New Mexico's land commissioner position has prompted Democratic concerns about potential changes to protected land policies.

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PoliticsMar 26

Tech Billionaires Fund Campaign Against California Wealth Tax Proposal

Google co-founder Sergey Brin and other wealthy tech executives are financing opposition to California's proposed billionaire tax measure.

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PoliticsJun 11

Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Testifies in Sex Abuse Trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, took the stand in his trial on 18 sex abuse charges.

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PoliticsApr 7

US deportation policies send individuals to third countries amid legal challenges

Multiple cases highlight US practice of deporting individuals to countries other than their birth nations when direct repatriation is not possible.

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PoliticsMay 3

Justice Gorsuch discusses Supreme Court operations amid recent leaks controversy

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch addressed the functioning of the court and need for confidential deliberations during a television interview.

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PoliticsApr 20

Madagascar Gen Z Activists Arrested After Election Protest

Four young activists were detained in Madagascar following protests demanding election dates, raising concerns about the military regime's commitment to democratic transition.

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PoliticsApr 20

Trump Advisers Meet with GOP Strategists to Coordinate Midterm Campaign Strategy

Senior Trump advisers held meetings with Republican consultants in Washington to discuss strategy for upcoming midterm elections.

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PoliticsApr 7

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Making Defying Deportation Orders a State Crime

Tennessee's Republican-controlled Senate approved legislation that would criminalize remaining in the state after receiving a final federal deportation order.

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PoliticsJun 11

UK By-Election in Makerfield Could Reshape British Politics as Labour Faces Challenge

A special election in northwest England on June 18 could determine Britain's next prime minister as Labour's Andy Burnham seeks a parliamentary seat.

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PoliticsApr 20

Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Congressional Criticism Over Media Comments

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew criticism after comparing journalists to biblical Pharisees, while facing renewed impeachment calls from Democrats.

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PoliticsMar 25

Trump Calls for 18-Month Extension of Warrantless Surveillance Powers

President Trump publicly requested an 18-month extension of Section 702 FISA surveillance authority, citing ongoing conflict with Iran.

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