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Federal grand jury charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over hate ratings
The group has acknowledged using paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups and gather intelligence on their operations, which it shared with local and federal law enforcement, according to the Associated Press.
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Military spy budget surges 49%, as Trump admin requests $50B for Military Intelligence Program
The Military Intelligence Program covers intelligence activity conducted by military departments and agencies within the DOD in support of tactical U.S. military operations, according to the ODNI.
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Madonna says costume she wore during Coachella set, first since 2006, 'missing,' offers reward
The pop star is offering a reward for the safe return of her missing outfit.
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Virginia schools cited by feds for gender identity policies
The department’s Office for Civil Rights concluded that the divisions’ policies unlawfully permit students of the opposite sex to access sex-separated facilities and participate in sex-separated sports based on gender identity rather than biological sex.
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Illinois lawmakers among highest paid in country, double national average
With their latest pay hike, base salaries jumped to $98,000, with per diem and bonuses for leadership and committee positions accounting for the rest of their earnings.
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Advocates raise alarm about growing Nazi apologism and Jew-hatred in alternative media
Normalizing hate speech? The "Combat Antisemitism Movement" says one of the the latest viral podcast discussions containing suggestions of killing Jews as a part of a broader shift tolerating anti-Semitism in alternative media.
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Colorado sues sheriff's deputy for allegedly working with ICE
It asks that the court issue an order to prevent Zwinck from “similar unlawful conduct” moving forward.
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Shrimpers applaud Trump trade deal
“Too many American shrimpers have spent the last two seasons tied up at the dock,” said John Williams, executive director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. “President Trump’s additional tariffs on major shrimp suppliers will enable our fishermen to increase their production and be an economic boon to coastal communities.”
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First two Democrats enter Wisconsin governor race
The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association issued support for Rodriguez immediately, saying “as a nurse, a mom and lieutenant governor, Sara has spent her life putting people first—fighting for affordable health care, protecting reproductive freedom, and delivering real results for working families across Wisconsin.”
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Public schools and police threaten parents, critics for recording them, prompting legal threats
Documenting principal apparently waving off misconduct by school bus drivers gets mom banned and censored for a year. Man prosecuted for criticizing police department that reportedly cost city $2M in excessive-force settlements.
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Astronomer HR executive resigns after viral kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert
“Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer, she has resigned,” an Astronomer spokesman said
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Ex Rep George Santos to start seven-year prison sentence for fraud
"I’m heading to prison, folks and I need you to hear this loud and clear: I’m not suicidal," George Santos said
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Artist Amy Sherald cancels National Portrait Gallery show over 'censorship' of transgender painting
“I cannot in good conscience comply with a culture of censorship, especially when it targets vulnerable communities,” Amy Sherald said