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Former mayoral candidate in NJ admits to forging 1k voter registration applications
In a separate case, the FBI charged 4 individuals in New Jersey with voting illegally.
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Liberal Michigan college town removes hundreds of neighborhood watch signs to be more inclusive
The signs were removed this week, after town officials voted in favor on their removal in December 2025.
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WATCH: D.C. mayor, federal officials brief press after shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner
The shooting occurred at the Washington Hilton Hotel
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Mayor Wheeler says Portland 'sick and tired' of violence, destruction, leaders blame 'anarchists'
"Misguided and miseducated anarchists reject civility," says former state Sen. Avel Gordly. "This must stop."
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D.C. mayor reopens Black Lives Matter Plaza after nine months of closing commercial street
The blocked-off strip is about two blocks from the White House and in front of numerous businesses include a hotel and restaurant.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis issues order to stop municipalities from collecting most COVID fines
Fines as far back as March 2020 related to virus restrictions are canceled with the governor's new order.
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Several injured in NYC crash after suspected intoxicated driver damages restaurant, fruit stand
No serious injuries have been reported.
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Mississippi judge orders new election after finding 79% of absentee ballots invalid
The judge said he also found clear evidence of voter intimidation and harassment at the polling place on Election Day.
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Convicted sex offender allowed to stay on ballot for mayor in Texas
A Texas official says state election law limits the state's authority to initially declare a candidate ineligible.
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Kentucky Senate passes bill limiting no-knock warrants, following Breonna Taylor death
The bill also requires police to take additional steps to be issued no-knock warrants in the few situations in which they are permitted.
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Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail
Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker credited the state's legislative black caucus for helping get the measure enacted.
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California lawmakers approve state-specific coronavirus relief package, including $600 checks
Tens of thousands of Californians living in the U.S. illegally but with individual tax identification numbers will be eligible for payments.
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Longtime Bronx educator says she was fired after refusing to perform 'Wakanda Forever' salute
The woman was one year away from retiring when she was fired from her post with Bronx schools.