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PoliticsMar 21

Paxton leads Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary polling as Trump endorsement awaited

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds polling advantage over Senator John Cornyn in their Republican primary runoff while both seek Trump's endorsement.

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PoliticsMay 8

FBI Raids Virginia Lawmaker's Office; Georgia Man Indicted for Death Threats

FBI raided Virginia Democratic state senator Louise Lucas's office while a Georgia man was federally indicted for threatening Republican officials online.

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PoliticsApr 16

Two New Books Examine Supreme Court Structure and Queen's Presidential Relations

Authors discuss recent publications analyzing the Supreme Court's ideological composition and Queen Elizabeth II's relationships with U.S. presidents.

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PoliticsApr 6

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban Faces Opposition from Younger Voters in Election Campaign

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign focuses on opposition to Ukraine while younger voters express dissatisfaction with his leadership.

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PoliticsApr 22

Legal aid requests for Palestine activism remain elevated above pre-2023 levels

A civil rights organization reported a sustained increase in requests for legal assistance related to Palestine activism compared to years before October 2023.

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PoliticsApr 22

California Treasurer Fiona Ma faces scrutiny over Chinese school ties

California Treasurer Fiona Ma, running for Lieutenant Governor, visited China-based school accused of diploma fraud after receiving campaign donations from founder.

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PoliticsApr 16

Three separate congressional developments emerge involving ethics and oversight

Congressional activity includes blocked monument defunding, unclaimed property investigation response, and ethics committee referral.

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PoliticsApr 6

Northern Ireland Becomes First UK Region to Introduce Miscarriage Leave

Northern Ireland introduces legal entitlement to paid leave for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.

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PoliticsMar 21

Political Leaders Debate Nuclear Power Regulation and Energy Policy Direction

Political figures discuss nuclear regulatory reform and energy governance amid broader debates over power infrastructure and climate policies.

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PoliticsApr 21

Border Wall Construction Begins in Texas Big Bend Region

Construction contractors have started road upgrades in rural Big Bend, Texas, as preliminary work for planned border wall installation.

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PoliticsMar 21

Federal Judge Orders Voice of America Restoration; Trump Administration Appeals

A federal judge ruled that Voice of America must restore operations and recall furloughed employees after the Trump administration reduced the news service to skeleton staffing.

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PoliticsApr 21

Rep. Analilia Mejia Sworn In to Fill New Jersey House Seat

Democrat Analilia Mejia was sworn in Monday to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District after winning a special election last week.

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PoliticsApr 21

Former USAID Workers Struggle to Find Employment One Year After Agency Restructuring

Less than half of former USAID employees have found full-time work a year after losing their jobs, forcing many to deplete savings and move in with family.

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PoliticsMar 20

Former MI5 Contractor Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Intelligence Case

Juan Joseph, a former MI5 IT contractor who shared classified information with a foreign state, was found not guilty by reason of insanity by a jury.

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PoliticsMar 20

U.S. Pursues Rare Earth Partnerships Amid China Dependence Concerns

The United States is seeking to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals through partnerships with countries like Brazil, while facing congressional scrutiny.

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