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D.C. Circuit Judges Grill Trump Admin Over Law Firm Executive Orders
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D.C. Circuit Judges Grill Trump Admin Over Law Firm Executive Orders
A D.C. Circuit panel sharply questioned both sides in a case over Trump's executive orders that penalize law firms for r
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Transgender Youth Records at Rhode Island Hospital
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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Transgender Youth Records at Rhode Island Hospital
A federal judge has halted the Justice Department's demand for transgender minors' medical records from Rhode Island Hos
Super El Niño Odds Surge: 82% Chance by Mid-2024, Forecasters Warn
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Super El Niño Odds Surge: 82% Chance by Mid-2024, Forecasters Warn
The National Weather Service now gives El Niño an 82% chance of arriving between May and July, with odds of a 'super' ev
Obama's Call for Independent Justice Department Faces Uphill Battle Under Trump
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Obama's Call for Independent Justice Department Faces Uphill Battle Under Trump
Former President Barack Obama called for codifying Justice Department independence, but Trump's pressure on attorneys ge
DOJ Sues DC Bar Over Discipline of Trump Allies Clark and Martin
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DOJ Sues DC Bar Over Discipline of Trump Allies Clark and Martin
The Justice Department has filed suit against the D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel, claiming it is targeting Trump al
Ramaswamy's Hindu Identity Faces Deeper Test Beyond Political Rhetoric
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Ramaswamy's Hindu Identity Faces Deeper Test Beyond Political Rhetoric
Vivek Ramaswamy's use of Hindu identity in his campaign raises questions about whether he embodies the tradition's call
Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day; Proper Protocol Explained
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Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day; Proper Protocol Explained
President Trump has ordered all U.S. flags to fly at half-staff on Friday for Peace Officers Memorial Day. Here's the pr
Vance to Pitch Trump Economy, Anti-Fraud Push in Maine Speech
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Vance to Pitch Trump Economy, Anti-Fraud Push in Maine Speech
Vice President Vance speaks in Maine on the Trump economy and anti-fraud efforts, a day after the administration withhel
Giuliani Back on Air After Viral Pneumonia Hospitalization, Vows Full Recovery
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Giuliani Back on Air After Viral Pneumonia Hospitalization, Vows Full Recovery
Rudy Giuliani returned to his show after a hospitalization for viral pneumonia, thanking supporters and President Trump
Miami Residents Challenge Trump Library Land Transfer in Federal Suit
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Miami Residents Challenge Trump Library Land Transfer in Federal Suit
Miami residents sue Trump and Florida officials over a land donation for his presidential library, claiming the transfer
House GOP Defies Trump on Housing Bill as Floor Vote Set Next Week
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House GOP Defies Trump on Housing Bill as Floor Vote Set Next Week
House leaders are pushing ahead with a vote next week on a revised bipartisan housing bill, ignoring President Trump's c
FACE Act Becomes Political Weapon, Bipartisan Critics Call for Repeal
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FACE Act Becomes Political Weapon, Bipartisan Critics Call for Repeal
The FACE Act, designed to protect abortion access, has been weaponized against pro-Palestinian protesters and journalist