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PoliticsApr 10

White House Staff Warned Against Betting on Prediction Markets with Inside Information

White House aides received an email last month instructing them not to place bets on prediction markets using nonpublic information.

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PoliticsApr 1

Pentagon Considers Anti-Drone Lasers at Fort McNair After Drone Sightings

Defense officials are weighing deployment of anti-drone laser technology following drone activity near the Army base housing top officials.

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PoliticsMay 5

Wisconsin Brewery Owner Announces Gubernatorial Campaign

Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, announced his candidacy for Wisconsin governor on Sunday.

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PoliticsApr 18

Philanthropist Connie Ballmer Donates $80 Million to NPR

Connie Ballmer donated $80 million to NPR following federal funding cuts during the Trump administration.

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PoliticsApr 27

Family Released from ICE Detention Re-arrested Days Later During Check-in

A mother and five children were released from nearly year-long ICE detention, then re-arrested two days later during a routine check-in appointment.

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PoliticsApr 1

California Democratic Primary Race Shows Signs of Chaos as June Vote Approaches

California's gubernatorial primary has become unpredictable, with Democrats fearing their crowded field could allow two Republicans to advance to the general election.

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PoliticsMay 5

Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage at defence firm

Four activists found guilty of breaking into Elbit Systems factory near Bristol and destroying equipment with sledgehammers and crowbars.

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PoliticsApr 15

JD Vance Heckled During Turning Point USA Event in Georgia

Vice President JD Vance was interrupted by protesters during a speech at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia while discussing Middle East policy.

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PoliticsApr 1

NYC Council Proposes Budget Alternative as City Faces Financial Challenges

New York City Council released alternative budget proposal amid ongoing fiscal pressures and disagreement with state lawmakers over revenue solutions.

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PoliticsApr 18

California Governor's Race Draws Attention as Multiple Candidates Emerge

The California gubernatorial race has attracted various candidates and commentary as the field takes shape following recent political developments.

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PoliticsApr 17

Washington Post Editorial Board Criticizes Trump's Threats Against Fed Chair Powell

The Washington Post editorial board criticized President Trump's threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a counterproductive dispute.

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PoliticsApr 17

New York State Leaders Develop Framework for NYC Second-Home Tax

New York officials are working on details for a proposed tax on expensive second homes in New York City, including addressing ownership structure issues.

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PoliticsMar 9

UK Government Creates First Anti-Muslim Hostility Representative Position

The British government announced the creation of a special representative role to address anti-Muslim hostility and unveiled an official definition of such hostility.

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PoliticsApr 17

Lawmakers Say Congress Lacks Adequate System for Reporting Workplace Misconduct

Female lawmakers and staff advocates highlight gaps in congressional workplace harassment reporting amid recent resignations.

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PoliticsApr 23

Bipartisan Senate Group Introduces Bill to Allow SNAP Benefits for Hot Rotisserie Chicken

Senators introduced the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to modify SNAP program rules and allow food stamp recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken.

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