Politics & Policy
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Trump said he's still deciding whether he'll keep Pirro around following Reflecting Pool dispute
Shortly before boarding Air Force One, Trump was asked if he planned to fire U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, and Trump said he hasn't yet decided.
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Closely watched Michigan Senate Democratic primary between El-Sayed, Stevens still to close to call
The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers, in a race being considered the next chapter in the Democratic Party’s establishment and progressive wings.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection bid following allegations, House Ethics Commiteee censure
The decision comes after the House Ethics Committee found Monday that Edwards violated the “spirit” of the chamber’s rules against sexual harassment by engaging in inappropriate conduct with young staffers.
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DOJ civil rights chief says Texas redistricting drama prompted by legal warning, not gerrymandering
Texas Democrats have fled the state in a bid to deny Republicans a quorum and thereby prevent a redistricting effort expected to favor Republicans.
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HHS cancels nearly $500 million in federal funding for mRNA vaccines
The decision comes after the department reviewed mRNA-related investments initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and includes the closure of 22 projects.
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1M homes to be powered by Montana coal mine expansion
The decision to expand coal mining “enables the recovery of approximately 33.75 million tons of federal coal and extends the mine’s operation through 2039.”
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Experts say climate groups' models showing energy costs rise with renewable subsidy cuts are flawed
While wind and solar are widely reported to be the cheapest forms of energy, the industry reports it can’t grow without a steady stream of tax dollars to support it. As a result, activist groups argue electricity prices will rise.
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Trump threatens to federalize D.C. over lax approach to minors committing crimes
"If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and FEDERALIZE this City. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" he concluded.
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DHS added Israel provision for funding grants in April
FEMA maintains its own set of terms and conditions for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) recipients. These apply, however, in addition to the DHS’s own terms and conditions as FEMA is a part of DHS.
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Trump fields reporter questions from White House roof
Spectrum News reporter Taylor Popielarz included footage of Trump seeming to state that he was building "missiles" when reporters pressed him on what he hoped to build, to which reporters laughed.
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GOP's Andy Ogles calls for deporting Dem lawmaker after public remarks
The exchange comes amid mounting calls for President Donald Trump to escalate his deportation efforts and has led to a number of comments questioning what it means to be an American.
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Titan submersible implosion causing 5 deaths was 'preventable': Coast Guard investigation
Coast Guard investigators said that there were "multiple contributing factors" that led to the entirely "preventable" implosion of the Titan
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University of Virginia appoints interim president after former president's resignation
Law professor Paul Mahoney, who served as UVA's law school dean from 2008-2016, was selected to serve as the interim president starting next week