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PoliticsApr 1

Washington State Implements Tax on Wealthy as National Wealth Tax Debate Intensifies

Washington state has enacted a tax targeting millionaires while lawmakers nationwide debate wealth tax proposals amid growing income inequality concerns.

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PoliticsMay 18

Harris Proposes Supreme Court Expansion as Democrats Debate Judicial Reform

Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed expanding the Supreme Court, while congressional Democrats criticize potential Trump-IRS settlements.

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PoliticsJun 10

Two Separate Controversies Emerge Involving Public Figures and Veterans

A Maine Democrat faces criticism for mocking a Purple Heart recipient's combat footage, while a diabetes organization apologizes for ejecting scientists.

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PoliticsMay 30

California Diaper Program Costs Disputed as State Withholds Contract Details

CBS fact-check disputes viral claims about California's free diaper program costs, but state refuses to release contract records.

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PoliticsMar 26

House Republicans Launch California Fraud Investigation as Governor Race Heats Up

House Oversight Committee opens probe into California fraud allegations while gubernatorial candidate warns of political backlash for Democrats.

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PoliticsApr 18

Debate Continues Over TSA Airport Screening Privatization Plans

Transportation officials and policy experts remain divided on proposals to expand private contractor screening at airports.

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PoliticsMay 6

Mixed Results in Congressional Primaries Across Multiple States

Democratic and Republican primary contests produced varied outcomes in New York, Michigan, and Ohio congressional races.

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PoliticsFeb 26

Justice Department's Epstein File Release Prompts Questions About Missing Documents

Documents released by the Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein include brief mentions of unverified accusations but reports suggest some related memos may be missing.

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PoliticsApr 12

Pentagon Seeks to Maintain Journalist Escort Policy During Court Appeal

Defense Department requests court approval to continue requiring escorts for journalists while appealing broader media restriction ruling.

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PoliticsMar 10

Schumer Calls on Trump to Release Oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urged President Trump to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid rising oil prices.

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PoliticsMay 6

Farage Defends £5m Gift as Private, Not Subject to Declaration Requirements

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he was not obligated to declare a £5 million gift, characterizing it as purely private and non-political.

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PoliticsMay 15

Two separate Democratic political controversies emerge in Washington and California

Former Washington governor criticizes party tax policies while California congressional candidate faces campaign damage from leaked video.

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PoliticsMay 17

House Republicans Face Internal Divisions Over Budget Strategy and Gas Price Concerns

House Speaker Mike Johnson highlights gas price concerns while conservative GOP lawmakers push for aggressive budget reconciliation timeline amid slim majority.

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PoliticsMay 23

Defense Secretary Hegseth Addresses West Point Graduation Amid Military Recruiting Success

Pete Hegseth delivered West Point's commencement address, criticizing identity politics in military while announcing Army exceeded 2026 recruiting goals.

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PoliticsJun 10

Acting Attorney General Abandons Trump Compensation Fund, Announces IRS Audit Immunity

Todd Blanche announced the end of a proposed $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies while revealing the IRS will be barred from auditing the president and his family.

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