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PoliticsApr 21

Former California Controller Betty Yee Drops Out of Governor's Race

Betty Yee suspended her gubernatorial campaign Monday, citing poor polling performance and limited time before the primary election.

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PoliticsMay 1

FEMA Reinstates Employees Who Signed Letter Critical of Trump Administration

At least 15 FEMA employees who were placed on leave after signing a letter critical of the Trump administration have been reinstated to their positions.

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PoliticsMar 5

Pakistani businessman testifies Iran coerced him into Trump assassination plot

Asif Merchant told a Brooklyn federal court that Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened his family to force his participation in the alleged scheme.

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PoliticsMay 13

Bezos Family Donates $100M to NYC Anti-Poverty Charity's $1B Campaign

The Bezos family contributed $100 million to Robin Hood's new $1 billion endowment campaign targeting poverty reduction in New York City.

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PoliticsApr 19

FBI and Justice Department Face Staffing Crisis After Wave of Departures

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild after resignations and firings depleted their workforce, leading to relaxed hiring standards.

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PoliticsApr 5

ICE shifts enforcement strategy amid local resistance to detention facilities

Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears to be adjusting its approach following recent enforcement operations and community opposition.

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PoliticsJun 12

Argentine Presidential Aide Admits Tax Evasion; Spanish Ex-PM Faces Customs Probe

Two separate investigations emerge involving high-profile political figures and alleged financial irregularities in Argentina and Spain.

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PoliticsMay 28

Democratic Senate Candidates Debate in Michigan Primary Race

Three Democratic candidates vying to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters clashed over campaign funding and foreign policy issues during a Thursday debate.

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PoliticsJun 12

Israeli firm BlackCore accused of election interference in multiple countries

French officials and reports allege Israeli tech company BlackCore conducted digital interference operations targeting elections in Scotland, NYC, and France.

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PoliticsJun 4

Jill Biden responds to Democratic criticism of her memoir

Former first lady Jill Biden defended her new memoir against Democratic critics, challenging detractors to confront her directly.

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PoliticsJun 12

UC System to Review SAT/ACT Testing Ban After Faculty Report Math Deficiencies

University of California will review its standardized testing ban after 1,400 faculty members cited significant math preparation gaps among incoming students.

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PoliticsMay 28

Canadian PM Carney calls for new US partnership in New York speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed a new economic partnership with the United States during a Thursday speech in New York.

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PoliticsMay 25

Senegal Parliament Speaker Resigns Amid Political Tensions

Senegal's parliament speaker El Malick Ndiaye has resigned from his position, sparking speculation about political maneuvering.

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PoliticsApr 30

Trump Administration Actions Span Peace Prize Nomination, Retirement Plans, Political Strategy

Multiple developments involve Trump, including a potential Nobel Peace Prize nomination, retirement plan expansion, and Republican midterm election positioning.

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PoliticsMar 18

TSA Official Warns Small Airports Could Close as Shutdown Affects Staffing

Transportation Security Administration officials warn that small U.S. airports could face closures as TSA officers call out or quit during the government shutdown.

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