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Supreme Court strikes down Colorado law banning conversion therapy for LGBT minors
The 8-1 decision impacts more than 20 other states that have similar laws banning conversion therapy
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Trump blasts 'very unhelpful' France over Iran war spats
Earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Paris would not participate in a military operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump tells nations facing oil shortages to buy from U.S. or 'take it' from Iran
Senior Trump administration officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, have expressed their disappointment in the unwillingness of NATO members to aid the U.S.
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US military aircraft carrying six crashes off coast of Japan, at least 1 dead
Japan's coast guard said it recovered apparent wreckage from the aircraft as well as one person who was later confirmed to be dead.
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Sen. Johnson: GOP should use leverage with Dems for border security in exchange for Ukraine funding
"Democrats want funding for Ukraine," Johnson said. "We need to insist that before any funds flow to Ukraine, we have the process in place to secure our border."
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Hunter Biden demands public hearing, Comer says behind closed doors first, teeing up subpoena fight
Hunter Biden has agreed to testify before the Oversight Committee, but only if the hearing is public. Oversight Chairman Comer refused the demand, saying that the first son has to follow the same rules as everyone else, setting up a potential subpoena fight. The problem for the Committee is that the process with the most likely chance of success may take the longest.
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Republicans vow to oppose Israel, Ukraine package if it lacks U.S. border security measures
Sen. Marshall: "Senator Schumer, empty threats to force the Senate to work a full week does not scare us. The invasion at our border does." Schumer said he would discuss the border issue with Biden and Democratic leaders but he plans to hold a vote on a foreign aid package even if there isn't an agreement with Republicans on border security funding.
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Judge recuses himself from X suit against Media Matters
Elon Musk's X sued the watchdog group over an article in published that featured images of ads for the platform's major advertisers next to antisemitic and pro-Nazi content.
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Pope Francis cancels trip to global climate summit, Vatican cites flu, respiratory issues
The announcement was made by the Holy See Press Office
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Hamas releases 12 more hostages during ceasefire with Israel
Hamas on Tuesday released 12 more hostages during its cease-fire with Israel
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Federal court rules Miranda rights don’t apply to civil immigration arrests
Miranda rights are the product of the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, in which the court ruled law enforcement could not use statements by defendants against themselves while in custody unless they were first informed of their rights to a lawyer and against self-incrimination.
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Hunter Biden's offer to testify publicly shot down by House Oversight Committee
"We expect full cooperation with our subpoena for a deposition but also agree that Hunter Biden should have the opportunity to testify in a public setting at a future date," Comer said.
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Republican AGs blast proposed federal foster care plan they say discriminates against Christians
The proposed rule is "unconstitutional because it discriminates against individuals and organizations of faith who want to serve children in the foster care system," the 19 Republican attorneys general said.