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PoliticsApr 14

UK Government Reports Reduction in Asylum Hotels to 185 Following Closures

British authorities say 11 asylum accommodation hotels have closed, bringing total to 185 facilities.

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PoliticsMar 21

Republican Lawmakers Have Not Called Iran War Hearings After Three Weeks

GOP leadership has not scheduled congressional hearings on Iran military action despite polls showing public opposition to the conflict.

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PoliticsMay 14

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Did Not Vote in Local Elections Despite Campaign Promise

Green Party leader Zack Polanski failed to vote in local elections after telling a candidate she had his vote.

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PoliticsMay 5

Wisconsin Brewery Owner Announces Gubernatorial Campaign

Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, announced his candidacy for Wisconsin governor on Sunday.

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PoliticsApr 23

Bipartisan Senate Group Introduces Bill to Allow SNAP Benefits for Hot Rotisserie Chicken

Senators introduced the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to modify SNAP program rules and allow food stamp recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken.

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PoliticsMay 5

Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage at defence firm

Four activists found guilty of breaking into Elbit Systems factory near Bristol and destroying equipment with sledgehammers and crowbars.

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PoliticsMar 27

Russian man jailed for attacking woman after Barron Trump alerted UK police

Matvei Rumiantsev received a four-year sentence for an attack witnessed by President Trump's son during a video call.

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PoliticsApr 14

Nearly 90 Protesters Arrested in NYC Demonstration Over U.S. Arms Sales to Israel

Approximately 90 demonstrators were detained after blocking traffic in Manhattan to protest U.S. weapons sales to Israel.

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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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PoliticsMar 11

Trump-Xi Summit Approaches With Unclear Agenda, Chinese Analysts Say

Chinese analysts report uncertainty about Trump's objectives for upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping as summit preparations continue.

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PoliticsMar 29

Avi Lewis Elected Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party

Avi Lewis has been chosen to lead Canada's New Democratic Party as it seeks to rebuild following recent electoral setbacks.

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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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PoliticsMar 7

NYC Mayoral Candidate's Wife Faces Scrutiny Over Social Media Activity After Oct. 7 Attack

Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, reportedly liked Instagram posts supporting Palestinian resistance after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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PoliticsApr 16

Brazil's President Lula Faces Labor Inspector Dismissal Controversy

Brazilian President Lula's government confronts criticism over the dismissal of the country's top labor inspector.

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PoliticsApr 25

Religious Leaders Debate Christian Values in Politics as Trump Administration Policies Spark Controversy

Progressive Christian leaders organize against Trump administration policies while debates emerge over religious displays in Texas classrooms.

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