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PoliticsMar 31

Jan. 6 Participants File Lawsuit Against Police, Pardoned Rioter Sentenced

January 6 Capitol rioters filed a class action lawsuit alleging excessive police force, while a pardoned participant received prison time for child pornography.

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PoliticsMar 31

California Sheriff Halts Election Fraud Investigation Amid Legal Challenges

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has paused his investigation into alleged fraud in a special election after facing lawsuits and court filings.

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PoliticsMay 23

California Congressman Draws Parallels Between WWII Japanese Detention and Immigration Raids

Rep. Mark Takano, whose parents were detained in WWII camps, compares current immigration enforcement to Japanese American incarceration.

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PoliticsMay 23

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Donated $5M to House GOP Before Epstein Testimony

Howard Lutnick made a $5 million donation to a Republican super PAC before testifying to Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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PoliticsMay 23

Federal Investigations Target Separate International Conspiracy Cases

Federal authorities are pursuing distinct cases involving Chinese nationals in money laundering and Cuban influence operations.

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PoliticsMay 12

Virginia GOP Rep. Kiggans faces calls to resign over 'cotton-picking' comment agreement

Rep. Jen Kiggans agreed with radio host's remark that Hakeem Jeffries should get his 'cotton-picking hands off Virginia,' drawing Democratic criticism.

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PoliticsMar 29

Iranian Group Claims Responsibility for Releasing Emails Allegedly from Kash Patel

A website identifying as Iranian posted what appeared to be personal emails from before Patel's director role, while hosted on Russian servers.

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PoliticsMay 23

Senegal President Dismisses Prime Minister Sonko, Dissolves Government

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed PM Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government following months of internal tensions.

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PoliticsMay 23

Trump Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther

President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, known as the 'Man in the Red Bandana,' for his heroic actions during 9/11.

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PoliticsMar 30

Somaliland Calls for Omar Extradition After Vance Fraud Claims; Kaine Discusses Deportation Case

Two separate immigration-related political stories emerge involving Rep. Ilhan Omar and a Virginia murder case.

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PoliticsMay 12

Senate Bans Prediction Markets for Members While Georgia Investigations Continue

The U.S. Senate unanimously banned prediction market trading for senators and staff, while Georgia pursues investigations into campaign finance matters.

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PoliticsJun 3

Polls Show Mixed Results in Ohio Senate and Texas Legislative Races

New polling data reveals contrasting dynamics in competitive races across Ohio and Texas as candidates prepare for November elections.

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PoliticsJun 3

Maryland Sheriffs Challenge State Sanctuary Law in Federal Court

Seventeen Maryland sheriffs have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's Community Trust Act, arguing the sanctuary law is unconstitutional.

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PoliticsApr 16

RFK Jr. Discusses Health Policy Changes and Vaccine Views in Congressional Hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined plans to reform health screening coverage and offered nuanced comments on vaccine safety during congressional testimony.

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PoliticsMar 16

Pope Leo XIV to Make Virtual Appearance at US Constitution Center for Liberty Medal

Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal virtually on July 3 at the National Constitution Center after declining a Trump invitation.

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