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PoliticsMar 26

Tennessee Congressman Faces Scrutiny Over Anti-Muslim Comments

Rep. Andy Ogles drew criticism for stating Muslims 'don't belong' in American society despite representing a district with significant Muslim population.

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PoliticsMar 21

Political Leaders Debate Nuclear Power Regulation and Energy Policy Direction

Political figures discuss nuclear regulatory reform and energy governance amid broader debates over power infrastructure and climate policies.

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PoliticsMar 9

NTSB Board Member Todd Inman Says White House Fired Him Mid-Term

National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman departed the agency abruptly, claiming the White House terminated him two years into his five-year term.

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PoliticsMar 23

Trump Administration Launches Two Federal Investigations Into Harvard University

The Trump administration has opened investigations into Harvard's admissions policies and handling of antisemitism, which the university characterizes as retaliation.

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PoliticsMar 21

Federal Judge Orders Voice of America Restoration; Trump Administration Appeals

A federal judge ruled that Voice of America must restore operations and recall furloughed employees after the Trump administration reduced the news service to skeleton staffing.

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PoliticsMar 31

Minneapolis Receives JFK Award for Community Response to Immigration Enforcement

Minneapolis and St. Paul received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for residents' efforts to protect immigrant community members.

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PoliticsFeb 26

Guest of Rep. Omar Arrested During Trump's State of the Union Address

Aliya Rahman, invited by Rep. Ilhan Omar, was arrested by Capitol Police for allegedly refusing to sit down during President Trump's State of the Union speech.

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PoliticsMar 18

Mixed Results in Illinois Democratic Primaries as Industry Groups Spend Heavily

Illinois Democratic primaries saw varying outcomes for progressive and moderate candidates, with significant spending from AI and cryptocurrency industries.

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PoliticsMar 26

New York City Council to Vote on Police Protest Response and Religious Site Buffer Bills

The NYC Council will vote Thursday on bills affecting police deployment at protests and establishing buffer zones around houses of worship.

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PoliticsMar 11

DNC Sues Trump Administration for Information on Federal Agents at Polling Sites

The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit seeking information about potential deployment of federal agents to polling places during elections.

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PoliticsMar 18

Guardian Analysis Reveals Epstein's Extensive Elite Network Through Email Data

New analysis of Jeffrey Epstein's communications shows deep connections with high-profile figures, prompting resignations and investigations.

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PoliticsApr 2

San Francisco Official Faces Corruption Charges as Supervisor's Absence Raises Questions

San Francisco Human Rights Commission Director Sheryl Davis appeared in court on corruption charges while Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health leave follows leak warnings.

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PoliticsMar 11

17 States Sue Trump Administration Over College Race Data Collection Requirements

Seventeen Democratic-led states filed lawsuit challenging new federal policy requiring colleges to collect and report race-based admissions data.

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PoliticsApr 2

NYC Mayor Mamdani Hires Budget Office Staffer, Expands Administration Staff

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has added Nathan Gusdorf to the city's budget office and expanded his administration with dozens of new positions.

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PoliticsMar 8

Jewish Leaders Urge Chicago Mayor to Create Antisemitism Task Force

The Anti-Defamation League is pushing Mayor Brandon Johnson to act on antisemitism task force recommendations that have awaited action for nearly a month.

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