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Federal judge shoots down Texas drag show ban, suggesting Dolly Parton would run afoul of the law
Hittner said that the law's definition of banned performances, which references appeals to "prurient interest in sex," is "unconstitutionally vague," and could therefore "be used to cherry-pick particular aspects of performances that might be ‘in some sense erotic.'"
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ATF investigating 'major' cybersecurity incident involving Russian-linked ransomware group
When the security breach was discovered, the ATF said, the agency terminated connections to the affected environment and initiated incident‑response and forensic activities.
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Watchdog group files bar complaint against Pirro over effort to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers
The filings argue they abused their prosecutorial powers by seeking "meritless" indictments against those perceived to be President Donald Trump's "political enemies."
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Witkoff to meet Russian envoy in Miami on Saturday after Trump sanctioned Moscow
The meeting comes after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet in Budapest for a second summit, but the plans were placed on hold after a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia's foreign minister.
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Trump blasts NJ Democrat Mikie Sherrill as 'fake and corrupt' with 'unusual name'
"Mikie Sherrill looks [like] such an innocent name," Trump said. "But her energy policies would send your prices soaring and make New Jersey even more expensive than it already is.”
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FBI announces massive indictment against 33 alleged members of drug trafficking organization
The indictment accused 33 alleged gang members of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and dozens of related offenses. The organization was known for peddling and distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.
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You Vote: As the government shutdown continues on, which side do you now think will blink first?
A narrow majority of respondents to a Tuesday poll said that they believe the government shutdown should continue, while just 41% of likely U.S. voters said they disapprove of ending the shutdown.
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Federal agents arrive near San Francisco despite National Guard call-off
“We can take criminals out they’re not going to know about, and maybe they don’t have the legal authority to do what we can,” Trump said during the press conference.
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Johnson cancels House votes, keeps chamber in recess next week amid government shutdown
Johnson's decision to keep the House in a "district work week," was announced during a brief pro forma session in the lower chamber. The House has not voted on any legislation since Sept. 19.
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Jeffries endorses Mamdani for New York City mayor
The Democratic leader had declined to weigh in on the race since Mamdani triumphed over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June. Cuomo is still running, but as an independent.
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Optimistic Trump to meet with China’s Xi, talk about potentially ‘fantastic’ trade deal
China and the U.S. have been locked in a trade war since early in President Trump’s second term. The two sides have long been engaged in trade economic broadsides with tariffs and export controls.
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Americans on Social Security will see 2.8% benefits boost next year
The Social Security Administration made the announcement following the release of Consumer Price Index inflation data, which showed that inflation rose at an annual rate of 3% in September.
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Hegseth directs aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean to help with Venezuela
The new deployment of the U.S.S. Gerald Ford, alongside several destroyers and a submarine, comes as the Trump administration cracks down on alleged drug smuggling operations that supposedly stem from Venezuela.