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PoliticsApr 16

Two New Books Examine Supreme Court Structure and Queen's Presidential Relations

Authors discuss recent publications analyzing the Supreme Court's ideological composition and Queen Elizabeth II's relationships with U.S. presidents.

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PoliticsApr 10

DOJ argues pipe bomb case not covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons

Justice Department contends D.C. pipe bomb defendant's actions fall outside scope of Trump's blanket pardons for January 6 participants.

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PoliticsMay 7

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Expected to Resign Eight Months Early

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expected to resign before completing his term, following a failed gubernatorial bid.

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PoliticsApr 10

Democrats Criticize Trump's Iran Statements at New York Convention

Democratic leaders, including John Kerry, condemned President Trump's recent posts about Iran during a political gathering in New York.

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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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PoliticsApr 28

Southern Poverty Law Center Disputes Acting AG Claims Following Indictment

The SPLC says law enforcement knew of its informant program and demands corrections to statements by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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PoliticsMar 24

Newsom Walks Back 'Apartheid State' Description of Israel

California Governor Gavin Newsom said he regrets calling Israel an apartheid state, clarifying he meant the term to apply to Israel's potential future trajectory.

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PoliticsApr 10

Rights Groups Oppose Guantanamo Migrant Camp Plan; Canadian Mother Details ICE Detention

Human rights organizations criticize Trump administration plans for Cuban migrant detention at Guantanamo Bay while a Canadian mother describes family detention conditions.

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PoliticsApr 1

DOJ Seeks Documents on Former CIA Director Brennan as FBI Faces Criticism Over Files

House committee votes to provide DOJ with 2017 documents involving John Brennan while Rep. Swalwell criticizes FBI over potential release of old investigation files.

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PoliticsApr 19

New York STEM program faces constitutional challenge over race-based eligibility

A lawsuit challenges New York's Science and Technology Entry Program for allegedly discriminating against white and Asian-American students through race-based admission criteria.

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PoliticsApr 1

Pentagon Considers Anti-Drone Lasers at Fort McNair After Drone Sightings

Defense officials are weighing deployment of anti-drone laser technology following drone activity near the Army base housing top officials.

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PoliticsMar 9

UK Government Creates First Anti-Muslim Hostility Representative Position

The British government announced the creation of a special representative role to address anti-Muslim hostility and unveiled an official definition of such hostility.

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PoliticsApr 1

California Democratic Primary Race Shows Signs of Chaos as June Vote Approaches

California's gubernatorial primary has become unpredictable, with Democrats fearing their crowded field could allow two Republicans to advance to the general election.

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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 1

NYC Council Proposes Budget Alternative as City Faces Financial Challenges

New York City Council released alternative budget proposal amid ongoing fiscal pressures and disagreement with state lawmakers over revenue solutions.

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