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Judge tosses Trump election interference case after special counsel's request
Chutkan agreed to dismiss the case, but did so in a way that allowed the charges to return after the former president leaves the Oval Office at the conclusion of his term.
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Judge rules alleged transgender athlete can compete in upcoming college volleyball tournament
The judge referred to the player as an "alleged transgender athlete," because they have not commented on their gender identity, and the school has not confirmed that it has a transgender volleyball player.
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New York Judge Merchan to decide whether to dismiss Trump guilty verdict in hush money case
A jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump had pleaded not guilty.
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Judge Merchan delays decision on whether to dismiss Trump guilty verdict in ‘hush money’ case
In July, after a landmark Supreme Court ruling outlining presidential immunity, Trump asked Judge Merchan to toss out the guilty verdict.
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Jury awards record $12.6 million to woman fired for not getting COVID vaccine
Domski, a Catholic, claimed religious discrimination when her request for an exemption from the vaccine in 2021 was denied.
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Trump to nominate Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Noem is the GOP governor of South Dakota and a Trump loyalist
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Gallego declared winner in Arizona Senate race, defeating Kari Lake
Gallego’s win makes him Arizona’s first Latino senator, and leaves Republicans with a 53-47 edge in the Senate.
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Trump asks Florida GOP Rep. Waltz to be his national security adviser, reports
The 50-year-old Waltz would take the post amid several pressing national security concerns
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Veteran homelessness is at a record low, Biden administration announces
In October, the VA announced a “Housing First” approach to get veterans off the street and into homes.
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Lawyer working for Trump says DOJ attorneys who don't get on board with Trump agenda may get fired
“Those employees who engage in so-called ‘resistance’ against the duly-elected President’s lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy," Paoletta wrote on the social media platform, X.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says she hasn't ruled out running for GOP conference chair
New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik became the GOP conference chairwoman in 2021 after Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., was ousted from the position.
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Democratic rep. doubles down on remarks supporting trans athletes not competing in women's sports
“I was just speaking authentically as a dad about one of many issues where I think we’re just out of touch with the majority of voters, and I stand by my position,” Moulton told MSNBC.