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PoliticsMar 9

State Department Official Questioned About Grant Language During Congressional Hearing

Rep. Brian Mast questioned a State Department official about grants described as making maps 'more gay' during a House hearing.

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PoliticsMar 25

States Prepare for Possible Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballot Deadlines

Some states are making preparations ahead of a potential Supreme Court decision that could restrict mail-in ballot acceptance after Election Day.

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PoliticsMar 25

Justice Department Files Antisemitism Lawsuits Against Harvard, UCLA

The Justice Department has filed federal lawsuits against Harvard University and UCLA, alleging violations of civil rights laws related to campus antisemitism.

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PoliticsMar 22

Court documents show immigrant children held beyond legal limits at Texas facility

Nearly 600 immigrant children were detained beyond court-mandated 20-day limits at a Texas family detention center, facing inadequate food and medical care.

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PoliticsMar 21

Former Energy Secretary Defends Military Operation Despite Oil Price Spike

Dan Brouillette, Trump's former Energy Secretary, called rising energy costs from Iran operation 'short-term pain' for 'long-term gain.'

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PoliticsMar 21

UK Parliament Passes Law to Phase Out Hereditary Peers in House of Lords

New legislation will eliminate the 92 remaining hereditary seats in Britain's House of Lords, ending a tradition dating back nearly 1,000 years.

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PoliticsMar 20

Justice Department Seeks to Drop Civil Rights Charges Against Two Louisville Officers

Federal prosecutors are moving to dismiss civil rights charges against two police officers connected to the Breonna Taylor case.

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PoliticsMar 20

Social Security Benefits Face Uncertainty Without Congressional Action by 2030

Experts warn that Social Security benefits could be affected in six years if Congress fails to address the program's funding challenges.

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PoliticsMar 20

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Mail Ballot Grace Periods in 14 States

The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots received after Election Day, potentially affecting voting procedures in 14 states.

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PoliticsMar 20

Federal Judge Rules Against R.F.K. Jr. on Transgender Care Funding Directive

A federal judge blocked Health Secretary R.F.K. Jr.'s directive to end federal funding for hospitals providing gender-transition care.

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PoliticsMar 19

House of Lords Supports Effort to Decriminalise Abortion in England and Wales

The House of Lords has backed a proposal to decriminalise abortion, which remains a criminal offense under a 164-year-old law except in strict circumstances.

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PoliticsMar 18

FBI, IRS to investigate nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism connections

Federal agencies will probe nonprofit organizations for potential links to domestic terrorism following December directive from Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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PoliticsMar 17

Trump Administration Proposes Immigration Changes to End DHS Shutdown

The Trump administration has offered immigration policy modifications to Democrats in exchange for ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

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PoliticsMar 17

Trump Indicates Expected Meeting with Xi Jinping in Coming Weeks

President-elect Trump suggested a potential summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping could occur within five to six weeks.

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PoliticsApr 9

Iowa Congressional Candidate Faces GOP Criticism Over 9/11 Op-Ed Comments

Republican critics target Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott over past writings about anti-Muslim sentiment following 9/11 attacks.

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