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PoliticsMay 1

Louisiana GOP Eliminates Office Days Before Exoneree Takes Seat

Louisiana Republican lawmakers eliminated an elected position shortly before an exonerated individual was scheduled to assume the office.

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PoliticsMay 16

New Mexico Land Commissioner Race Raises Concerns About Land Use Policies

A Republican candidate for New Mexico's land commissioner position has prompted Democratic concerns about potential changes to protected land policies.

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PoliticsMar 21

Universities Face Continued Federal Scrutiny Over Campus Antisemitism Policies

Trump administration maintains pressure on universities regarding antisemitism as schools implement changes and leaders warn against political activism.

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PoliticsMay 1

Policy Discussions Emerge on Social Security Benefits and Capital Gains Taxation

Separate policy proposals are being discussed regarding Social Security benefit caps for high earners and indexing capital gains taxes to inflation.

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PoliticsApr 9

Former Sen. Ben Sasse discusses cancer battle, criticizes Senate in interview

Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse detailed his Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis and criticized the Senate's dysfunction in a recent podcast interview.

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PoliticsMar 23

Columbus statue installed on White House grounds

A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.

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PoliticsMay 1

Education Systems Face Pressure Over Testing Demands and Screen Time Limits

Teachers report burnout from increased classroom testing while multiple states implement screen time restrictions in schools.

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PoliticsMay 1

Texas executes James Broadnax despite last-minute innocence claims

Texas carried out the execution of James Broadnax for a 2008 double killing after the Supreme Court rejected final appeals based on his claims of innocence.

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PoliticsApr 24

Trump to Host Cryptocurrency Event at Mar-a-Lago for Coin Purchasers

President Trump will speak at a cryptocurrency conference at Mar-a-Lago for buyers of his $Trump memecoin, drawing ethics concerns from Democrats.

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PoliticsMay 23

Trump Campaigns for House Republican in New York Swing District

Former President Trump visited New York to support Rep. Mike Lawler's re-election campaign in a competitive district.

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PoliticsApr 9

OECD Calls for UK Tax Reform as Public Opposes Fuel Duty Increase

International organization urges tax overhaul while polling shows majority opposition to fuel duty rise amid regional tensions.

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PoliticsApr 16

Justice Department Meets Anti-Abortion Advocates After Firing Biden-Era Prosecutors

The Trump administration dismissed DOJ prosecutors accused of working closely with abortion-rights groups, then hosted anti-abortion advocates.

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PoliticsApr 8

Vance to Lead US Negotiations With Iran

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will take the lead role in upcoming US negotiations with Iran, according to reports.

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PoliticsMay 1

Indigenous Recognition Ceremonies Face Growing Political Debate in Australia

Traditional Aboriginal acknowledgments and Welcome to Country ceremonies have become standard at Australian public events but now face increasing criticism from conservative groups.

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PoliticsApr 9

Debate Over Medical Aid in Dying Emerges in New York

New York faces discussions about physician-assisted dying legislation amid varying perspectives on end-of-life care options.

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