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Virginia Supreme Court upholds block on referendum certification
Virginia voters narrowly approved the referendum, which paves the wave for a slate of congressional maps set to heavily favor the incumbent Democratic Party.
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Federal judge rules that Epstein prosecutor's lawsuit against Justice Department can proceed
In a 27-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman wrote that since Comey was fired pursuant to Article II of the Constitution, as opposed to the Civil Service Reform Act, her lawsuit belongs in federal court.
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Russian yacht sails through Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade
Its passage made the yacht one of the few private vessels to clear the waterway amid the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.
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Federal agents use tear gas on large crowd in Chicago protesting ICE operation
The tear gas was used after protesters allegedly threw objects at federal agents and 13 Chicago police officers were exposed to the tear gas.
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Pentagon press pool's main hang-up: journalists confirming they 'understand' new policies
Overlawyered? Reporters appear reluctant to agree they “understand” the guidelines, which could open them up to possible prosecution if they receive classified information from any official.
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Comey challenges appointment of federal prosecutor overseeing false statement case
Comey was indicted on charges last month of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Arizona AG threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to swear in new lawmaker
Grijalva won the House seat in a special election last month to fill her father's post. Her father, the late Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva died in March.
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Watch Live: Trump presents Charlie Kirk's presidential medal of freedom to wife Erika Kirk
Erika Kirk has since taken over her husband's organization Turning Point USA, and promised to keep the mission alive to honor her late husband's memory.
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Jim Jordan demands interview with Jack Smith
Your misdeeds were so flagrant that the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility confirmed to the Committee in November 2024 that it had opened an inquiry into the tactics of your office," he said.
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DOGE says that it has created $210 billion in taxpayer savings
Trump and Elon’s DOGE effort to reduce government costs, in conjunction with reducing the size of the workforce, fulfills — mostly — a campaign promise that many Americans were anxious to see implemented. The actual numbers can get complicated.
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Kushner, Witkoff closed Gaza peace deal with face-to-face meeting with Hamas leaders: report
"President Trump's message is that you will be treated fairly and that he stands behind all 20 points of his peace plan, and will make sure they are all implemented," Steve Witkoff reportedly told Hamas
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Ex-Midshipman indicted for allegedly threatening 'mass execution' after Charlie Kirk's death
The former Naval Academy student allegedly made the threat one day after Kirk was assassinated.
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Bessent says Trump, Xi Jinping will meet for trade talks
“I can tell you, trying to get leverage in front of a meeting with Donald Trump is a bad idea,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said