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Texas GOP Rep. Brandon Gill mocks Democrats' land acknowledgments in his midterm convention speech
Rather than follow the Democratic script in which politicians begin speeches by acknowledging the land they're standing on was historically inhabited by Native Americans, Gill acknowledged "American patriots."
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Seattle councilman pressures Mayor Katie Wilson for an explanation for police chief departure
The councilman said in a statement that the city charter requires Wilson to give a reason for dismissing Seattle’s police chief.
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Illinois Gov Pritzker in Texas to launch new PAC, calls out Trump 'dementia'
Since his first run for governor in 2018, Pritzker has spent more than $400 million on campaigns for himself and other Democratic Party candidates.
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California legislation would create four-day workweek for large employers
Bill would make a 32-hour workweek the standard for companies with more than 500 employees.
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Amazon raises prices to keep up with inflation
CEO Andy Jassy says U.S. third-party sellers will be charged a 5% upcharge because of higher inflation and fuel costs.
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Man found guilty after testifying he followed Trump's 'orders' on Jan. 6
"If the president is giving you almost an order to do something, I felt obligated to do that," Thompson testified.
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First mosaic inscribed to Jesus, unearthed in early church below Israeli prison, to open to public
Third-century church scheduled to open to public view this summer after prison on top of the site is relocated.
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Kentucky legislature overrides governor's veto of 15-week abortion ban
The law will go into effect immediately, shuttering both abortion facilities in the state.
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Florida GOP Gov. DeSantis signs into law state's 15-week abortion ban
Florida becomes the most recent red-run state to limit abortion access.
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Second bus of illegal immigrants arrives at U.S. Capitol from Texas
As the federal government continues to turn a blind eye to the border crisis, the State of Texas will remain steadfast in our efforts to fill in the gaps and keep Texans safe," Texas governor says.
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Musk offers to buy Twitter, social media platform valued at $43 billion
The Tesla CEO says the company "needs to be transformed as a private company."
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Redefining terrorism? Tardy labeling of violent black nationalist revives charges of politicization
Has political pressure left law enforcement squeamish about classifying left-wing extremist violence as terrorism?
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Grand Rapids faces protests after release of officer shooting footage
Protesters were reportedly throwing objects at the police department Wednesday evening.