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PoliticsMay 13

Former California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck arrested on felony charge

Real estate developer and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck was arrested Tuesday in Los Angeles County on a felony charge before being released.

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PoliticsMay 15

Virginia Governor Vetoes Public Sector Collective Bargaining Bill

Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have restored collective bargaining rights for 50,000 public sector workers.

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PoliticsMay 15

Political tensions emerge over diversity hiring policies in sports and government

Florida's attorney general challenges NFL's Rooney Rule while Georgia GOP candidate campaigns against DEI despite past support.

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PoliticsMay 15

Bard College President Leon Botstein Steps Down After 51-Year Tenure

Leon Botstein announced his retirement as Bard College president following an independent review of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

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PoliticsApr 14

Virginia Governor Signs Law Ending Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation eliminating tax exemptions for Confederate heritage organizations in Virginia.

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PoliticsApr 14

Garcia Threatens Bondi with Contempt Before Scheduled Congressional Testimony

Rep. Robert Garcia warned former Attorney General Pam Bondi could face contempt charges if she fails to appear for House testimony on Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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PoliticsApr 11

State Department Revokes Green Cards of Three Iranian Nationals

The U.S. State Department revoked green cards and detained three Iranian nationals with alleged family ties to Iranian regime officials.

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PoliticsApr 27

Education Reports Highlight Teacher Pay, Union Spending, and College Accountability

Multiple education reports examine teacher compensation challenges, union political expenditures, and proposed federal oversight of college programs.

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PoliticsMay 9

Channel crossings reach 200,000 milestone since 2018 tracking began

More than 200,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats since records began in 2018, with over 6,000 arrivals this year.

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PoliticsApr 27

Maryland Becomes First State to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Grocery Stores

Maryland will prohibit surveillance pricing technology in grocery stores starting October 2026, becoming the first U.S. state to enact such legislation.

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PoliticsMar 8

Poll: Majority of Americans Oppose Ongoing Military Action in Iran

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows 56% of Americans oppose continued U.S. military action in Iran despite President Trump's vows to continue operations.

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PoliticsApr 27

Trump Discusses Policy Changes Across Multiple Areas During Transition Period

President-elect Trump has made statements regarding U.S. attorneys, trade policy, and immigration agency restructuring.

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PoliticsMay 15

White House launches Moms.gov website providing pregnancy resources

The Trump administration unveiled Moms.gov on Mother's Day, a website directing pregnant women to resources and pregnancy support centers.

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PoliticsMar 29

Pentagon Reduces Military Chaplain Faith Codes from 200+ to 31

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced cuts to Pentagon chaplain faith designation codes and new uniform requirements for military chaplains.

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PoliticsJun 9

Republicans Split on Trump's Jan. 6 Rioter Compensation Fund

Some Republican officials criticize Trump's proposed fund to compensate January 6 participants, calling for him to abandon the idea.

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