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Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging deceptive pricing practices
Over a period of years, Dollar General had repeatedly mislabeled prices, overcharged consumers and failed to correct the issue despite the company being aware of the problem, according to the complaint.
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Un-American history? House probes Smithsonian exhibit suggesting US military engaged in ‘domicide’
Lawmakers cited evidence from museum’s internal watchdog chronicling how an exhibit on New York buildings got turned into an implied screed against the American military.
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Federal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed prosecutor Bill Essayli for 'unlawfully serving' in role
In a statement, Essayli said he "respectfully" disagreed with the ruling, arguing that the president and attorney general have "every right to select supervisors within the Justice Department."
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Texas man accused of making bomb, death threats toward Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA
The comments were in response to the Turning Point USA’s Women’s Leadership Summit, which will take place June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk.
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DOJ recovers additional $6M connected to 6-year scandal involving Malaysian company 1MDB
The Justice Department has recovered another $6 million following continuous investigation into the multibillion dollar, international money laundering and embezzlement scandal with 1MDB in the early 2010s.
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Trump admin restores landmark fountain outside D.C..'s Union Station
He also indicated that the prior presence of homeless people in Union Station and the area around the facility was not appropriate and contended the homeless should receive support, but not loiter in public spaces.
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U.S., Iran reach deal for 60-day ceasefire extension, nuclear talks
As of press time, there is no indication that Tehran has conceded to Trump's core demands on abandoning its nuclear ambitions.
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Immigration nonprofits fair game for investigations, says new House task force leader Brandon Gill
Gill has taken particular interest in examining organizations and politicians who used their charitable status for political benefit.
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CENTCOM revealed foreign adversaries reportedly used cell phone location data to target U.S. troops
The cell phones sitting in the pockets of deployed U.S. soldiers might be used by their enemies to track them down.
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Supreme Court rules for a Black death row inmate in Mississippi over racial makeup of the jury
Terry Pitchford was sentenced to death for his role in the killing of a grocery store owner over 20 years ago.
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U.S. to keep Kyiv embassy open as Russia urges diplomats to leave
Russia has, in recent weeks, launched a series of major strikes on Kyiv in the fifth year of the war.
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Maryland sheriffs file lawsuit against state law prohibiting cooperation with immigration agents
The lawsuit argues that the law's prohibitions "intentionally obstruct federal law enforcement and thwart Plaintiffs’ obligation to uphold the Constitution of the United States."
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Jill Biden says she thought her husband was having a stroke during 2024 presidential debate
Jill Biden described seeing her husband stumble through the debate as "frightening," and admitted it prompted concern that the then-81-year-old could have been having a serious health issue.