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PoliticsMay 27

House Republicans Draft Defense Bill Limiting Troop Movements, Battleship Construction

House GOP releases defense authorization draft maintaining restrictions on European and South Korean troop redeployments while requiring Navy technology verification for new battleship class.

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PoliticsMar 25

Documents reveal new details about Trump classified materials investigation

Justice Department materials show prosecutors examined Trump's handling of classified documents, including incident on plane with current chief of staff.

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PoliticsMay 26

Supreme Court Declines Cases on Police Excessive Force and NFL Discrimination Lawsuit

The Supreme Court rejected appeals in two separate cases involving police conduct and NFL racial discrimination claims.

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PoliticsApr 22

Democrats Challenge Trump Administration on Federal Worker Data, Defense Office Cuts

Senate Democrats are pressing the Trump administration on two fronts: halting collection of federal workers' health data and questioning cuts to civilian casualty prevention offices.

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PoliticsApr 18

Coast Guard to Deploy Two Icebreakers to Alaska by 2028

The U.S. Coast Guard announced plans to homeport two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska by 2028 to strengthen maritime presence in the Arctic region.

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PoliticsApr 17

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Resign at End of May

Todd Lyons, who has led Immigration and Customs Enforcement since March 2025, will step down at the end of May to move to the private sector.

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PoliticsApr 15

Harvey Weinstein Begins Third Rape Trial in New York

Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial in New York begins after his first conviction was overturned and the second trial ended in a hung jury.

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PoliticsMay 19

House Republicans Introduce Bill Targeting California's Unemployment Debt

Rep. Vince Fong introduced legislation requiring California to repay $21 billion in unemployment debt before using federal funds for other programs.

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PoliticsApr 8

Bondi Will Not Testify in House Epstein Investigation After Leaving Attorney General Post

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for scheduled House Oversight Committee testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein probe after DOJ says subpoena no longer applies.

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PoliticsApr 17

Senate Votes to Repeal Boundary Waters Mining Restrictions

The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn Biden administration protections that blocked mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters wilderness area.

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PoliticsApr 27

California Billionaire Tax Measure Qualifies for Ballot as Opponents Fund Counter-Campaign

A proposed 5% tax on California billionaires has gathered enough signatures for the ballot while facing opposition from utility companies and competing measures.

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PoliticsJun 12

Women join hunger strike at New Jersey immigration detention facility

Nearly 40 women at Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey have joined an ongoing hunger and labor strike, demanding releases and improved conditions.

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PoliticsApr 5

Democrats Question Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Amid Iran War

Congressional Democrats express skepticism about Trump administration's massive 2027 defense budget request as Iran conflict continues.

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PoliticsMar 24

Minnesota Sues Federal Government for Evidence in Immigration Operation Shootings

Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit seeking evidence from three shootings by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.

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PoliticsApr 27

GOP Senators Express Doubts About Defense Secretary Hegseth's Leadership

Several Republican senators are reportedly losing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing Pentagon challenges.

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