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PoliticsApr 6

Hegseth Removes Military Officers, Shifts Defense Education Away from Ivy League

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed senior military officers and redirected military education partnerships from elite universities to Hillsdale College.

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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 6

Democratic Lawmakers Visit Cuba, Criticize US Energy Restrictions

Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson visited Cuba and called for changes to US economic restrictions affecting the island's energy sector.

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PoliticsMar 7

DHS Secretary Noem Clarifies Living Arrangements in Coast Guard Housing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she is living in Coast Guard housing but not in the commandant's specific residence, addressing earlier reports.

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PoliticsApr 6

U.S. Marshals Waived Training Requirements for Musk Security Team Deputization

Federal emails reveal U.S. Marshals deputized members of Elon Musk's private security team despite some lacking required training.

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PoliticsJun 3

Pentagon Faces Lawsuit Over Stars and Stripes Editorial Independence

Two advisory board members sue Pentagon alleging Defense Department overhaul undermines military newspaper's editorial independence.

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PoliticsApr 6

Utah passes legislation limiting liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies

Utah enacted new legislation that restricts residents' ability to pursue legal claims against fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages.

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PoliticsApr 6

Federal Judges Issue Rulings Challenging Trump Administration Policies

District court judges have issued rulings blocking or delaying various Trump administration policies on immigration, tariffs, and Justice Department actions.

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PoliticsJun 3

DHS Secretary Says US Would Send Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica in Apparent Policy Shift

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the US would be willing to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica, contradicting previous government positions.

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PoliticsApr 6

DOJ Accused of Misrepresenting Use of Voter Registration Data in Court

Justice Department officials allegedly misled a federal judge about their handling of nonpublic voter roll data while registration irregularities emerge.

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PoliticsApr 6

Michigan Senate Race Highlights Democratic Divisions Over Israel Policy

A three-way Democratic primary race in Michigan has exposed tensions within the party over Israel policy and progressive politics.

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PoliticsApr 6

Republicans Consider Using Reconciliation Process for Immigration Enforcement Funding

GOP explores budget reconciliation to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democratic support, potentially limiting other legislative priorities.

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PoliticsJun 3

Rep. Andy Ogles Deletes Social Media Post, Says Staffer Reprimanded

Tennessee Republican congressman removed post from official account and said communications staffer was disciplined for the content.

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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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PoliticsApr 20

Venezuela Grants Alternative Detention to Over 50 People as Machado Plans Return

Venezuelan authorities granted alternative detention measures to more than 50 people while opposition leader María Corina Machado announced plans to return home by year's end.

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