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Lawmakers cancel outdoor events in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk shooting
Democratic Reps. Becca Balint of Vermont, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan have all canceled events recently because of heightened tensions related to Kirk's death.
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Treasury Department to share Epstein financial records with House Oversight committee
Comer said his committee has received a letter from the Treasury Department, promising to cooperate with the probe and release the necessary documents. It is not clear when the information will be turned over.
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Karine Jean-Pierre defends Biden during closed door interview in House autopen probe
Jean-Pierre, who has staunchly defended the former president and even left the Democratic Party over its alleged betrayal of Biden, is expected to be one of the last Biden administration officials to be interviewed as the investigation comes to a close.
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Rep. Miller-Meeks says members of Congress have to show leadership in wake of Kirk assassination
Miller-Meeks condemned the assassination of Kirk and the shootings in Minnesota of Democratic politicians and said political violence needs to end.
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Trump suggests Mamdani will likely win NYC mayoral election in November
"It almost looks like even one candidate wouldn't work at this point," Trump admitted. "I’m not looking at the polls too carefully, but it would look like he is going to win and that is a rebellion. It is a rebellion against bad candidates, OK? They’re tired of it."
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Rubio to visit Israel this weekend for Gaza Strip discussions in wake of Qatar strike
The State Department said Rubio and Israeli leadership will discuss Israel's "goals and objectives" related to an operation to seize control of the Gaza Strip and dismantle Hamas leadership and infrastructure in Gaza City.
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Justice Department sues Uber over allegations of discrimination against disabled riders
The department claimed Uber and its drivers discriminate against disabled people by refusing to provide transportation for some users, and by imposing surcharges like cleaning fees for dogs that shed or cancellation fees for riders with mobility devices.
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Military warns service members not to 'mock' or 'celebrate' Charlie Kirk assassination
"It is unacceptable for military personnel and Department of War civilians to celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American," Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote on X. "The Department of War has zero tolerance for it."
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Federal appeals court rules Trump admin can block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding
Planned Parenthood said the stay means that 1.1 million patients can no longer use Medicaid to cover their abortions or other services it provides and makes 200 clinics at risk of closure.
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Missouri Senate passes redistricting map, sends it to the governor
The map targets the state's fifth congressional district, currently held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Republicans hold seats in six of Missouri's eight districts and the new map would favor the GOP in seven districts.
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State Department: 'Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome'
"I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action," Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said
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Driver plows into ICE agents during enforcement op in Chicago
President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated sending National Guard troops to Chicago to aid in deportation efforts and to crack down on crime in a similar manner to Washington, D.C.
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Ammo in Charlie Kirk killing inscribed with 'Hey fascist! Catch!', anti-Nazi slogans, memes
The 31-year-old Kirk and Trump have both been compared to Nazis by figures on the left.