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PoliticsApr 22

Rep. David Scott, Georgia Democrat and First Black House Agriculture Chair, Dies at 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District since 2003 and was the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at age 80.

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PoliticsApr 22

Federal Appeals Court Blocks California Law Requiring ICE Agents to Show Identification

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals halted enforcement of a California law mandating visible identification for federal immigration agents.

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PoliticsJun 9

Alex Vindman Announces Senate Campaign After Military Career Ended Following Trump Testimony

Former Army officer Alex Vindman, who testified in Trump's 2019 impeachment proceedings, has announced a run for U.S. Senate.

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PoliticsJun 9

Paxton's Former Defense Attorney Endorses Democratic Senate Opponent

Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who represented Texas AG Ken Paxton in criminal and impeachment cases, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for Senate.

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PoliticsMar 31

Trump Says Military Building Underground Complex Beneath Planned White House Ballroom

President Trump revealed that the military is constructing an underground facility below a controversial new White House ballroom project.

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PoliticsMar 20

TSA Workers Call Out Sick During Government Shutdown, Creating Airport Delays

Transportation Security Administration workers are missing shifts without pay during a partial government shutdown, leading to longer security lines at airports.

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PoliticsMay 7

Tornadoes Damage Over 1,000 Buildings in Mississippi, Injure at Least 17

Multiple tornadoes struck Mississippi Wednesday night, damaging over 1,000 buildings and injuring at least 17 people with no deaths reported.

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PoliticsJun 12

RFK Jr. Criticizes New York Times Article Citing Former Employees

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denounced a New York Times article that relied on sources from former agency employees.

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PoliticsMay 12

New York Education Initiatives Include Bezos Donation, Federal School Choice Program

New York receives $100 million from Bezos Foundation for early childhood education while Governor Hochul opts state into federal school choice tax credit program.

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PoliticsMay 12

Lincoln Memorial Pool Repair Costs Rise to $13.1 Million Under No-Bid Contract

The Trump administration awarded a no-bid contract for Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool repairs that increased from an initial $1.8 million estimate to $13.1 million.

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PoliticsApr 22

House Republicans Seek Information on Missing Scientists, FISA Extension Debated

Congressional Republicans are requesting answers about disappeared scientists while lawmakers debate surveillance authority renewal.

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PoliticsApr 13

Peru Holds Presidential Election with 35 Candidates Amid Crime Surge

Peru held presidential elections with 35 candidates vying to become the country's ninth president in 10 years as crime concerns dominate voter priorities.

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PoliticsMay 11

Philippine House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte for second time

The Philippine House voted 255-26 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on charges including misuse of funds and threatening the president.

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PoliticsMay 19

Acting Attorney General Blanche Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before Senate appropriations panel to discuss Justice Department budget requests.

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PoliticsApr 10

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links; Hillary Clinton Criticizes Budget Proposal

First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein while Hillary Clinton criticized the administration's budget proposal in separate Thursday statements.

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