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- Top Republicans in the White House say they lack confidence in FBI Director Kash Patel.
- Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will share leadership with Deputy Director...
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The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting.
President Trump has been pushing for lower interest rates to boost the economy.
Trump recently criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell and even mentioned the possibility of removing him.
The Fed’s decision shows it’s prioritizing economic stability...
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Judge Jefferson Griffin (R) concedes in the NC Supreme Court race.
Incumbent Justice Allison Riggs (D) wins after a six-month battle.
A federal judge ruled to certify Riggs as the winner.
Griffin will not appeal the decision despite disagreeing with it.
A Long and Contested Race Comes to...
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The U.S. plans to rename the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf during Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.
Arab nations support this change, while Iran opposes it.
The renaming reflects shifting political alliances and historical claims.
Understanding the Persian Gulf:
The Persian Gulf, a vital waterway connecting several Middle Eastern...
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Washington Democrats pass a law forcing clergy to report confessions to police.
Catholics vow to defy the law, threatening excommunication for compliance.
Constitutional expert Jonathan Turley calls the law unconstitutional.
The law targets all clergy, including priests, ministers, rabbis, and imams.
The Catholic Church declares the seal...
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Rep. Darin LaHood supports President Trump's tariffs, despite rising car prices.
He believes short-term pain is worth it to fix trade issues with China.
Automakers like Ford warn of price hikes due to tariffs.
LaHood says Trump's tax cuts and energy plans will help the economy.
Tariffs and...
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A small group of Republicans blocked President Trump's bill from cutting funds to Planned Parenthood.
Trump was unaware of this decision until a reporter told him.
Some GOP lawmakers in tough districts oppose cutting Planned Parenthood funding.
Planned Parenthood provides healthcare services, including prenatal care and cancer...
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The Trump administration is accused of planning to deport Asian nationals to Libya.
People from Cambodia, the Philippines, and Vietnam are affected.
Detainees are allegedly forced to sign deportation papers or face solitary confinement.
ICE is accused of ignoring court orders and violating due process.
A federal...
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President Trump designates May 8 as Victory Day, emphasizing US contributions to WWII.
He claims US efforts were pivotal, without which liberation wouldn't have occurred.
Historians and European allies highlight the substantial roles of other nations.
Trump also plans a Victory Day for WWI, crediting US involvement.
President...
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Chief Justice John Roberts subtly criticizes President Trump's attacks on judges.
Roberts emphasizes the judiciary's independence during a talk.
CNN host Erin Burnett highlights the significance of his remarks.
Trump recently called for impeachment of judges ruling against him.
Judges have faced increased security due to Trump's...
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Trump's proposed bill faces opposition due to deficit concerns.
32 House Republicans demand strict spending cuts.
The bill could cost over $4 trillion in a decade.
Potential cuts target food assistance and Medicaid.
Introduction: President Trump's ambitious spending plan is facing strong resistance in Congress. While he aims to...
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Governor Ron DeSantis supports Attorney General James Uthmeier’s defiance of a federal court order on immigration arrests.
A new Florida law allows state officers to arrest suspected unauthorized aliens, halted by a federal judge.
Uthmeier asks an appellate court to let law enforcement continue arrests despite the...
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Donald Trump gives exemptions to big corporations and billionaires but denies them to working-class families.
Families relying on essential items like car seats may not get tariff exemptions.
Trump’s policies show he cares more about wealthy donors than everyday Americans.
The Double Standard of Tariffs
Donald Trump has made...
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led a hearing on trans athletes in women's sports.
She used an altered image, sparking criticism from Democrats.
The hearing was seen as unrelated to her committee's role.
Greene's political ambitions may have driven the hearing's agenda.
Democrats effectively countered her strategy, turning...
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President Trump withdraws Dr. Janette Nesheiwat’s nomination for Surgeon General.
Dr. Casey Means is now the new nominee for the role.
The decision came just one day before Nesheiwat’s confirmation hearing.
Nesheiwat will take on a new, undisclosed role instead.
Last-Minute Switch: Trump Replaces Surgeon General Nominee
In a...
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President Trump accuses the Biden Administration of causing air traffic issues.
Newark Liberty International Airport and others face ground stops due to staff shortages and outdated systems.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy points to old infrastructure as the main issue.
Introduction: President Donald Trump recently criticized the Biden Administration for...
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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) strongly criticizes President Trump's new drug pricing plan, calling it his worst idea since tariffs.
The plan could have harmful consequences for prescription drug markets.
The WSJ argues that the proposal isn't effective and could worsen healthcare costs.
A Controversial Plan Criticized
The WSJ's...
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The U.S. House will vote on renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, proposed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Democrats oppose the bill, calling it a distraction from key issues like the economy.
Republicans are divided, using the bill to placate their base amid...
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President Trump faces over 300 lawsuits challenging his policies.
Democratic Attorneys General and liberal groups lead the legal opposition.
New Jersey's AG Matthew Platkin promises ongoing resistance.
Courts often block Trump's executive actions.
Judges from both parties rule against Trump, despite his criticism.
Major cases are concentrated...
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The White House and Republican lawmakers clash over government funding.
Trump uses impoundment to freeze Congress-approved funds.
Some Republicans oppose this, deeming it illegal.
The White House cites 200 years of precedent.
Budget talks are hindered by funding threats.
A Supreme Court challenge on constitutionality is possible.
...
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The Trump Organization has revealed plans for a new luxury golf resort in Qatar.
This move signals continued foreign business expansion during Trump's second term.
The deal underscores growing ties between the Trumps and Qatar.
A New Chapter in Luxury
The Trump Organization's latest venture, a luxury golf resort in...
