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PoliticsMar 17

Gerry Adams testifies in civil trial over alleged IRA bombing role

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, 77, testified in English court regarding claims he bears personal liability for IRA bombings that injured three men.

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PoliticsMar 17

Special Counsel Sought GOP Lawmakers' Phone Records in Trump Investigation

Department of Justice emails reveal Special Counsel Jack Smith's team identified House and Senate Republicans for phone record requests.

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PoliticsMar 4

Poll Shows Half of Americans Support Abolishing ICE Amid Immigration Enforcement

A YouGov poll found 50% of Americans support dismantling ICE, while a Biden-appointed judge threatened to jail federal officials over immigration enforcement.

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PoliticsApr 28

Southern Poverty Law Center Disputes Acting AG Claims Following Indictment

The SPLC says law enforcement knew of its informant program and demands corrections to statements by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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PoliticsMay 15

New York Times Publishes Analysis on Authoritarianism and Data Manipulation

The New York Times published commentary pieces examining patterns of authoritarian behavior and concerns about data manipulation under the Trump administration.

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PoliticsMar 13

Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Revoke FDA Approval of Abortion Drug Mifepristone

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has introduced legislation seeking to eliminate FDA approval for mifepristone, a drug used in most U.S. abortions.

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PoliticsMar 4

Senate to Vote on War Powers Resolution Amid Iran Military Tensions

The U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution that would limit presidential authority over military action in Iran.

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PoliticsApr 11

Wealth Tax Proposals Target Billionaires' Assets as Income Tax Alternative

California billionaires hold approximately $2 trillion in wealth that largely avoids income taxation, prompting proposals for annual wealth taxes.

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PoliticsApr 3

Drone Company Backed by Trump Sons Seeks Gulf State Contracts Amid Iran Tensions

Florida-based Powerus, which added Eric and Donald Trump Jr. last month, is pursuing defense contracts with Gulf nations under Iranian attack.

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PoliticsMar 6

Congressional Hearing on Immigration Policy Features Heated Exchanges Between Parties

Democratic and Republican lawmakers clashed during a House hearing on immigration issues, with disputes over driving licenses and ICE detention policies.

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PoliticsMar 12

UK Papers Cover Fuel Prices, Iran Conflict, and Mandelson Vetting Controversy

British newspapers reported on rising fuel costs, Trump's Iran war comments, and scrutiny of Lord Mandelson's US ambassador nomination over multiple days.

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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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PoliticsMar 4

Abbott, Hinojosa Win Texas Gubernatorial Primaries, Set Up November Contest

Texas Governor Greg Abbott secured the Republican nomination while Democrat Gina Hinojosa won her party's primary, setting up the general election matchup.

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PoliticsMar 25

Mixed developments on abortion access as Oregon expands campus availability

University of Oregon will provide abortion medication on campus while Missouri senator gains support for federal restrictions.

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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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