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Trump awards Coast Guard member who saved campers at Camp Mystic with Legion of Merit medal
Trump awarded Petty Officer Scott Ruskan with the Legion of Merit medal, which is awarded to members of the military for exceptional conduct, for his rescue operations in Texas amid historic flooding.
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Rep Al Green escorted from House chambers after holding up sign reading: 'Black People Aren't Apes'
The incident marked the second consecutive time the Texas lawmaker and outspoken Trump critic was removed from a presidential address to Congress.
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Trump appoints Doug Collins as SOTU designated survivor for second year in a row: Report
Collins, who was the designated survivor last year, is the 17th person in line for the presidency.
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Budget deficit for FY2024 hits $1.8 trillion, up from FY2023: CBO
"We cannot afford to continue to borrow at this rate indefinitely," warns a budget watchdog group
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Parent who survived 'Operation Varsity Blues' says feds' college admission case was 'devastating'
"They've been able to weaponize the justice system against innocent people" – parent John Wilson tells investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in ghost guns case Garland v. VanDerStok
"Even if the government wins, these raw materials and manufacturing devices will likely remain beyond the scope of the Gun Control Act, unless Congress amends the law," says a legal expert
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Eric Church, Luke Combs, James Taylor set to perform at Hurricane Helene benefit concert
ESPN's Marty Smith and Barstool Sports' Caleb Pressley are billed as the hosts.
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Lawmakers want postal service to address safety and security risks
The lawmakers cite reports from the postal service’s Office of Inspector General, saying the reports include “serious lapses” and “oversight” in operations.
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Bipartisan coalition of AGs sue TikTok for allegedly damaging mental health of young people
The lawsuits mention that the algorhym of the platform and its evening push notifications have caused addiction and interrupted sleep.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismisses RNC lawsuit over mail-in ballot curing
The court's decision is "a victory, not for Democrats but for our democracy," said a Harris campaign spokesperson.
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Adams aide charged with witness tampering, destroying evidence in fed bribery case against NYC mayor
The official, Mohamed Bahi, resigned as a the city's community affairs liaison on Monday, one day before being charged
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FAA issues safety alert to airlines over Boeing 737 rudder issue
The issues with the components could lead to a limited or jammed rudder, the agency said.
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Roll call: See whether your representative or senator voted to fund FEMA’s immigration program
FEMA’s role in immigration services has come under scrutiny during a double-barreled hurricane crisis that has led to frustration over alleged missteps by the agency as millions of stranded and needy Americans in the Southeast await help.