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Newsom Signs Shock Glove Ban and Detention Tax; DHS Says It Won't Comply
California Gov. Newsom signed 21 immigration bills, including a first-in-the-nation electroshock glove ban and a 25% private detention tax. DHS vows noncompliance.
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Supreme Court blocks Missouri's Trump-backed map for a third time, keeping old districts intact
The Supreme Court blocked Missouri's new congressional map for a third time, ruling a mid-election switch would cause chaos. Old districts remain in effect.
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Supreme Court Allows Larger Voter Citizenship Checks To Proceed Before Midterms
The Supreme Court allowed Trump's expanded voter citizenship verification program to proceed, overturning a district court ruling in a 6-3 decision.
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UAW Disputes Mike Rogers's Account of Auto Factory Work
The UAW says Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers exaggerated his auto assembly line work. Rogers's campaign pushes back on the accusations.
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The Trump Administration Has Deported Over 25,000 Illegals To 28 Countries That Aren't Their Own
The Trump administration has deported 25,000+ people to 28 non-native countries, backed by $410M in funding through deals with 31 nations.
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FBI Sought Bribery Probe Involving Susan Collins Before Trump Purge Ended It
FBI agents assembled evidence for a bribery investigation involving Sen. Susan Collins before Trump dismantled the bureau unit handling it, ProPublica reports.
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Newly released texts show Fauci was warned against COVID shots in early pregnancy
2021 email from the FDA's acting commissioner warned that reports of adverse events were going unstudied. No reply has been made public.
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Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair at White House Ceremony
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday by Justice Clarence Thomas at the White House, taking control of monetary policy at a critical economic moment.
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Senate GOP Kills $70B Border Bill Over Trump's $1B Ballroom Security Fund
Republican senators block homeland security funding before June 1 deadline, citing concerns over $1 billion for Trump White House ballroom project security.
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Trump Plans Executive Order for AI Oversight — Shift from Hands-Off Approach
President Trump prepares executive order giving government oversight of AI models, marking departure from previous administration's minimal regulation approach.
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Chinese Oil Tankers Exit Hormuz as Trump-Vance Signal Iran Deal Progress
Two Chinese supertankers carrying 4 million barrels exit Strait of Hormuz as Trump says Iran war will end 'very quickly' and Vance reports 'good progress' in talks.
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Trump Blasts Massie for Using Old Endorsement in Kentucky Race
Donald Trump accuses Rep. Thomas Massie of fraudulently using outdated endorsement, demands withdrawal while backing Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in primary.
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Louisiana Gov. Landry Gets Cold Reception as Trump's Greenland Envoy
Governor Jeff Landry's diplomatic mission to Greenland meets resistance from locals after Trump's threats to seize the Danish territory for US control.
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DACA Recipients Hit Their 30s as Trump Weakens Program Protections
DACA recipients now average 31 years old with degrees and families as Trump administration moves to weaken Obama-era program protections and benefits.
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Thousands Pack National Mall for Prayer Rally as Trump Reads Scripture
President Trump, VP Vance, and top Cabinet officials addressed thousands at the Rededicate 250 prayer rally on the National Mall Sunday ahead of America's 250th anniversary.
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Trump Cabinet Speaks at Nine-Hour Prayer Rally Linking Nation's Christian Founding
Trump administration officials addressed a nine-hour prayer event in Washington D.C. that emphasized connections between America's founding and Christian faith.
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Trump Threatens Iran on Truth Social: 'Won't Be Anything Left'
President Trump warned Iran on Truth Social Sunday that time is running short, escalating rhetoric as ceasefire talks stall following February war.
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Trump, GOP Court Farmers with China Trade Deal Amid Rising Prices
Trump administration and Republican lawmakers make midterm appeal to farmers hurt by trade policy price increases and Iran war effects ahead of key elections.
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Graham: 'No Room in GOP' to Destroy Trump Agenda After Cassidy Loss
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Republican Party has no room for Trump agenda opponents after Sen. Bill Cassidy failed to advance in Louisiana GOP primary runoff.
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Letlow, Fleming Advance to Louisiana GOP Senate Runoff — Cassidy Ousted
Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming knocked out incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy in Saturday's Louisiana Republican primary runoff.
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Alexander Calls Jan. 6 Impeachable Offense — Urges GOP to Stand Up to Trump
Former Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander says Trump committed impeachable offense on January 6 and calls on Congress to assert constitutional power in new memoir.
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Cassidy Trails in Louisiana GOP Primary as Trump Backs Letlow
Sen. Bill Cassidy faces tough reelection fight Saturday after Trump endorsed Julia Letlow over his 2021 impeachment vote. Emerson poll shows incumbent in third place.
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Fetterman Angers Democrats with Pro-Trump Fox News Appearances
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) draws fire from fellow Democrats for defending Trump on Fox News, marking a sharp turn from his populist campaign image.
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Bishop Barron: 'Marginalization of God' Is 'True Threat to Democracy'
Bishop Robert Barron will address religious marginalization as democracy's biggest threat at Trump's Rededicate 250 prayer event Sunday on the National Mall.