Quick Summary: Hernandez Leads Perez in Tight Arizona House Democratic Primary
Alma Hernandez leads Rocque Perez with 8,832 votes to 7,602 — a tight race reflecting deep party divisions.
The LD20...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to stop new undocumented adults from joining Medi-Cal starting January 1, 2026.
Current members can keep their coverage without changes.
The program provides free or low-cost health care to eligible residents.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a plan to limit new...
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The Supreme Court seems open to allowing President Trump's policy to deny citizenship to some U.S.-born individuals.
Justices are debating the practical effects of changing birthright citizenship.
The case focuses on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
A decision could have major implications for immigration and citizenship...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom reduces healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Move aims to balance the state budget amid financial challenges.
Newsom previously sought universal healthcare but now faces budget constraints.
Decision follows Trump administration scrutiny of California's immigrant programs.
Introduction: In a significant policy shift, California Governor Gavin Newsom...
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John Fetterman, a prominent Pennsylvania Democrat, won the 2022 Senate race against Dr. Mehmet Oz.
His campaign was marked by a stroke, raising concerns about his ability to serve.
Fetterman recovered and actively serves as a senator, advocating for various causes.
Introduction: John Fetterman, a well-known U.S. Senator from...
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President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, signing major business deals.
Saudi Arabia agreed to a $142 billion arms deal with the US.
The US may support a Saudi civilian nuclear program.
Trump accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 plane from Qatar.
President Donald Trump’s recent...
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FEMA’s new acting head, David Richardson, admits the agency’s disaster response plan is only 80% complete.
Hurricane season starts June 1, with forecasts predicting an above-average number of storms.
Richardson lacks emergency management experience, adding to concerns.
Previous challenges include clarifying President Trump’s plans to eliminate FEMA.
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Senate Republicans express concern over Trump's decision to fire FEMA's acting director, Cameron Hamilton.
Hamilton was fired after opposing the president's plan to close FEMA during congressional testimony.
Senators argue that natural disasters require federal coordination and oppose moving FEMA responsibilities to the states.
GOP members stress...
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A U.S. House committee voted to advance a bill that would cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.
The measure targets abortion and healthcare services, including birth control and cancer screenings.
Reproductive rights groups warn that millions could lose access to affordable healthcare.
The bill is part of...
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Donald Trump is trying to avoid a lawsuit over Truth Social by claiming presidential immunity.
The lawsuit was filed by two co-founders, Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss.
They accuse Trump of trying to reduce their stake in the company and push them out of the IPO.
Trump’s...
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The Department of Homeland Security and Secret Service are probing a contentious social media post by former FBI Director James Comey.
Some U.S. officials believe the post suggests violence against President Donald Trump.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the investigation on Thursday.
The incident highlights the...
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Russia and Ukraine engage in their first direct peace talks since March 2022 in Istanbul.
U.S. Secretary Rubio expresses low expectations for a breakthrough.
A meeting between Trump and Putin is seen as crucial for progress.
Trump confirms efforts to arrange a meeting with Putin soon.
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The Trump administration fired nearly 600 employees at Voice of America.
Most of those laid off were contractors, including journalists and support staff.
This cut represents over a third of VOA’s workforce.
The move signals an ongoing effort to reduce the broadcaster’s operations.
A court ruling last...
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The U.S. will soon tell dozens of countries what tariff rates they must pay.
A 90-day pause lowered tariffs to 10% across the board.
Officials will start informing countries in the coming weeks.
Trump said there wasn’t enough time to meet with every affected country.
President Trump revealed...
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Five top universities criticize President Trump publicly but hire lobbyists close to him privately.
Schools include Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Northwestern, University of Michigan, and Harvard.
They work with Ballard Partners and Miller Strategies, firms linked to Trump.
This shows a gap between their public statements and private...
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Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Istanbul for the first direct talks in three years.
The meeting came after days of delays and chaos.
Russia sent a low-level delegation, raising doubts about the talks' success.
The Trump administration supported Putin’s call for negotiations.
The U.S. and Europe...
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A new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson claims President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline was worse than publicly known.
The book, titled Original Sin, suggests Biden struggled to recognize people, including actor George Clooney, and faced questions about his fitness for a second term.
Former...
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Trump's administration lost a court case over a new immigration policy.
The policy aimed to make a 180-mile New Mexico border zone a National Defense Area.
Crossing without proper entry would become a felony, not a misdemeanor.
The court ruled it's unfair as many wouldn't know they're...
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The Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group for potential criminal Medicare fraud.
The probe is being handled by the criminal division’s healthcare-fraud unit.
The investigation has been ongoing since at least summer 2023.
The exact nature of the allegations remains unclear.
UnitedHealth has not yet commented on...
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President Trump claims birthright citizenship was meant for former slaves, not undocumented immigrants.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could change how citizenship is granted in the U.S.
The debate raises questions about the Constitution and immigration laws.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering...
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning local governments from adding fluoride to water systems.
Florida is the second state, after Utah, to implement a statewide ban on fluoride in water.
The decision has sparked debate among dentists and public health advocates.
DeSantis argues that people...
