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PoliticsMay 5

Minnesota Gov. Walz demotes Human Services chief amid federal Medicaid funding dispute

Gov. Tim Walz demoted his Human Services commissioner after 70 days following federal pause of $259.5 million in Medicaid funds over fraud allegations.

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PoliticsApr 21

Study finds 53 sexual harassment allegations against 30 lawmakers over two decades

Analysis by advocacy group reveals workplace harassment claims against House and Senate members, with nine accused lawmakers still serving.

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PoliticsMar 10

Murder trial begins for man accused of killing NYPD officer Jonathan Diller

Guy Rivera's first-degree murder trial opened in Queens Supreme Court with nearly 100 police officers in attendance.

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PoliticsApr 21

Trump orders review of psychedelic drugs amid shifting US drug use patterns

President Trump signed an executive order for expedited review of psychedelic drugs as data shows declining cocaine use among younger Americans.

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PoliticsApr 28

Italian magistrates probe pardon for former Berlusconi associate Nicole Minetti

Italian authorities have opened an investigation into a pardon granted to Nicole Minetti, who was convicted in connection with Silvio Berlusconi's parties.

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PoliticsMay 12

Republican-Linked Super PAC Intervenes in Democratic Primary Races

A super PAC with Republican connections is participating in Democratic primary elections, including supporting a Texas candidate facing antisemitism accusations.

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PoliticsMar 20

Civil case against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings withdrawn

Three IRA bomb attack survivors withdrew their civil case against Gerry Adams after facing potential liability for up to £500,000 in legal fees.

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PoliticsApr 3

Maryland Gov. Moore warns U.S. heading toward 'forever war' with Iran

Maryland Governor Wes Moore compared current Iran tensions to Afghanistan War, warning against prolonged military engagement.

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PoliticsApr 21

House Speaker Johnson Faces Multiple Legislative Challenges Amid Iran Crisis

Speaker Mike Johnson confronts end-of-month legislative deadlines while Republicans express concern over economic impact of Iran conflict.

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PoliticsMay 5

Maine Democratic primary sees outsider candidate advance amid controversy

Democratic candidate Graham Platner advanced in Maine's 2026 Senate race after Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign, but faces scrutiny over past posts.

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PoliticsJun 2

Investigation Finds Widespread Medical Neglect Allegations in US Immigration Detention

Hundreds of detainees across 33 states allege inadequate medical care in federal lawsuits as immigration detention population has nearly doubled.

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PoliticsMay 26

Conservative Media Targets California Governor's Wife as Presidential Speculation Grows

Conservative outlets have increased coverage of Jennifer Siebel Newsom amid speculation about her husband's potential presidential ambitions.

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PoliticsMay 12

Minnesota Senate passes bill restricting ICE face coverings, allowing constitutional suits

Minnesota Senate approved legislation barring federal immigration agents from wearing masks and permitting lawsuits over alleged rights violations.

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PoliticsApr 3

DOJ Privacy Officer Resigns as Department Seeks State Voter Data for DHS Sharing

A key privacy officer has resigned as the Justice Department prepares to share sensitive state voter data with the Department of Homeland Security.

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PoliticsMar 30

Rahm Emanuel Outlines Democratic Strategy for 2026 Midterms Amid Presidential Speculation

Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel presented a six-point agenda for Democrats' 2026 midterm strategy while addressing speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.

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