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PoliticsApr 28

House Republicans Target Hospital CEOs Over Rising Healthcare Costs

GOP lawmakers criticized hospital executives for high compensation and profit margins during a Ways and Means Committee hearing on healthcare affordability.

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PoliticsJun 13

California Business and Political News Updates

California Chamber of Commerce endorses Xavier Becerra for governor while Richmond city tensions with Chevron continue.

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PoliticsApr 28

MPs Reject Parliamentary Inquiry into Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment Process

British MPs voted against launching a parliamentary inquiry into Prime Minister Starmer's handling of Peter Mandelson's vetting for a government position.

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PoliticsMay 13

Scholars and Authors Examine Current State of American Democracy and Political Division

Academic discussions focus on whether U.S. governance has shifted from liberal democracy, while authors propose solutions for political polarization.

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PoliticsMay 28

Indian Youth Create 'Cockroach Janta Party' to Express Political Dissatisfaction

Abhijeet Dipke's satirical political movement has gained attention among young Indians frustrated with government and employment issues.

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PoliticsApr 23

Former Kansas Mayor Pleads Guilty to Voting as Noncitizen

Jose Ceballos, a Mexican national and former Coldwater, Kansas mayor, pleaded guilty to voting illegally and faces potential removal from the US.

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PoliticsMar 28

Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Found Guilty on Ethics Violations

House Ethics Committee found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of over two dozen ethics violations while Democratic leadership has not issued condemnation.

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PoliticsMay 13

Georgia Bans QR Codes for Elections Amid Conspiracy Theory Concerns

Georgia has prohibited the use of QR codes in elections following claims from conspiracy theorists, creating uncertainty about ballot counting procedures.

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PoliticsApr 12

SNP Leader Swinney Suggests 2028 Timeline for Scottish Independence Referendum

Scottish National Party leader John Swinney indicated during a televised debate that an independence referendum could potentially be held in 2028.

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PoliticsMar 28

UFC Event Planned for White House Lawn to Celebrate Trump's 80th Birthday

President Trump will host a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn June 14 as part of his 80th birthday celebration and America's 250th anniversary.

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PoliticsMar 28

US Senators Plan Taiwan Visit to Discuss Defense Legislation

A group of US senators will visit Taiwan to discuss defense-related legislation amid ongoing US-China diplomatic tensions.

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PoliticsMay 13

Montana Judge Blocks State from Limiting Election Day Voter Registration

A Montana judge ruled against state restrictions on Election Day voter registration.

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PoliticsMay 28

Bolivian Asylum Seeker Held 17 Months Despite Torture Finding, Released in December

José Yugar-Cruz was detained for over a year after immigration judge ruled he faced torture if returned to Bolivia.

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PoliticsApr 12

UK Disability Benefit Costs Rise Amid Claims Coaching Allegations

Personal Independence Payment costs for anxiety-related claims increased significantly between 2019 and last year, while separate welfare changes could increase potential payouts.

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PoliticsApr 12

Trump Defends Social Media Post Warning Iran That 'Whole Civilization' Would Die

President Trump defended his Tuesday social media warning to Iran about civilization-ending consequences, saying the message was effective diplomacy.

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