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Musk says Ukraine military 'violated Starlink terms of service,' leading to speed limits
"Starlink remains critical to the defense of Ukraine, as it is the only system that cannot be jammed or blown up, at least for now. Were Starlink to be turned off, the Ukrainian front line would collapse immediately," Musk wrote.
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Just the News’ parent company partnering on new comedy returning Roseanne Barr to TV as a grandma
Just the Network, the parent company of Just the News has inked a deal featuring comedic and social commentary legend Roseanne Barr.
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Poll: Majority rejects AI fraud detection if eligible people lose out
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services screened 1 billion payments through the Treasury Department’s Do Not Pay system in fiscal 2024 and prevented 363,386 payments worth $2.6 billion, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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Louisiana vows crime crackdown after mall shooting
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry said the shooting appeared tied to the kind of neighborhood and gang-related disputes that have increasingly spilled into public places, endangering innocent people.
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DOJ to face audit for handling of Epstein files release
Following the drawn-out and politically calamitous release of millions of federal documents related to the exploits of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice will undergo an investigation. Long called for by members of Congress, the DOJ Office of
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Across the country, Trump admin cracking down on fraudulent visa schemes
According to the indictment, Murshid and Nasir submitted false and fraudulent visa applications for foreign nationals to illegally enter the U.S. They also placed classified advertisements in news publications for non-existent jobs.
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Pa. senator believes 'draft-style' redistricting could be model for nation
Laughlin's experience is at the state level, where the arrival of new census data every ten years feeds a process of redrawing state House and Senate districts. The process is rife with partisan accusations, grandstanding, and lawsuits
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Cincinnati police chief fired over refusal to put more officers on streets amid crime surge
Theetge, who has been in the role since 2022 but was a police officer for 35 years, was placed on administrative leave in October over her failure to bring down the city's violent crime rate.
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Kanye and Roger: Tale of two figures at the center of antisemitism furor
Rapper Kayne West has apologized for his remarks, while English prog rocker Waters has denied being antisemitic, saying his target is the state of Israel, not its people.
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Budget negotiations in Congress move forward; special session next month
The nearly three week-long session will include conference committees meeting the first week with all senators returning to their districts after May 15 and coming back to Tallahassee after Memorial Day to vote on the conference report, according to the memo
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver, citing national securit
“New data compiled since the initial waiver was issued revealed that significantly more supply was able to reach U.S. ports faster,” Rogers said.
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Early voting begins Monday for Georgia's May 19 primary
Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff's seat is considered one of the most competitive in the country. Osoff has no competition in his primary.
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Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting
Urban areas supported the amendment by about 68.5%, while rural areas opposed it by roughly 71.5%. Suburban and small-city areas were more evenly split, with about 53% voting in favor.