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PoliticsMar 17

Maine Democratic Primary Intensifies as Mills, Platner Exchange Attacks Over Past Comments

Gov. Janet Mills launched an attack ad against primary opponent Graham Platner over his 2013 Reddit comments about sexual assault in their Senate race.

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PoliticsApr 10

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Receives Albanian Citizenship

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been granted citizenship and a passport from Albania through a special presidential decree.

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PoliticsMay 21

UK Migration Falls to 171,000, Nearly Half of 2024 Levels

UK migration has dropped to 171,000, representing almost a 50% decrease from 2024 figures, according to new government data.

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PoliticsMay 21

Federal Payments Expected for January 6 Participants Following Legal Developments

Approximately 1,600 individuals connected to January 6 events may receive federal payments according to recent reports.

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PoliticsMar 16

Lawmakers Question Trump Administration Strategy in Iran Conflict

Critics including Sen. Mark Kelly challenge the Trump administration's approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran, now in its third week.

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PoliticsApr 13

High nomination fees shape African elections as barriers to competition emerge

Elections in Benin and Djibouti highlight how costly electoral systems are limiting candidate participation across Africa.

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PoliticsApr 4

Bipartisan senators question Russian delegation's US Capitol visit

Republican and Democratic senators raised counterintelligence concerns about sanctioned Russian lawmakers visiting Washington D.C.

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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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PoliticsMay 12

Katie Porter Fact-Checked After CNN Interview on Democratic Rivals

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter was fact-checked during a CNN interview where she made accusations against Democratic rivals Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra.

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PoliticsApr 4

Trump Signals Policy Shift on Cuba Amid Reported Secret Negotiations

President Trump has indicated Cuba is 'next' while allowing a Russian oil tanker to dock there despite his previous oil blockade threats.

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PoliticsApr 4

Kushner Acts as Unofficial Trump Envoy While Running Private Equity Firm

Jared Kushner has engaged in high-level diplomatic activities for Trump while operating his private equity business, raising potential conflict questions.

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PoliticsApr 4

Trump Administration Engages Parent Groups While Proposing State-Led Childcare Changes

Trump administration involves parental advocacy groups in policy discussions while suggesting states take greater control over childcare programs.

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PoliticsApr 10

Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's deportation appeal

The Board of Immigration Appeals denied Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's appeal, issuing a final removal order.

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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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PoliticsMar 25

Democrat Wins GOP Seat in Trump District; Virginia Redistricting Battle Intensifies

A Democratic candidate flipped a Republican seat in Trump's Florida district while Virginia sees heated redistricting fight ahead of referendum.

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