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UFC's Hokit Sparks Outrage with Michelle Obama Remark at White House Event
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UFC's Hokit Sparks Outrage with Michelle Obama Remark at White House Event
UFC fighter Josh Hokit drew widespread condemnation for a crude comment about former first lady Michelle Obama during a
Trump Admin Weighed Suspending Habeas Corpus for Immigrants: Book
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Trump Admin Weighed Suspending Habeas Corpus for Immigrants: Book
The Trump administration explored suspending habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants in 2025, according to a ne
Young Democrats Push to Oust Aging Incumbents in 2026 Primaries
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Young Democrats Push to Oust Aging Incumbents in 2026 Primaries
A new generation of Democratic candidates, fueled by dissatisfaction with aging leaders and Trump-era upheaval, is chall
Jane Fonda Warns Hollywood Against 'Anticipatory Obedience' as Trump Administration Faces New Attacks
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Jane Fonda Warns Hollywood Against 'Anticipatory Obedience' as Trump Administration Faces New Attacks
Jane Fonda called on Hollywood to resist Trump administration attacks on democracy, warning against 'anticipatory obedie
Supreme Court Rejects Carter Page's Lawsuit Against James Comey
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Supreme Court Rejects Carter Page's Lawsuit Against James Comey
The Supreme Court refused to take up Carter Page's case against James Comey and other FBI officials, closing a chapter i
Putin and Zelensky Phone Trump on His 80th Birthday as Ukraine Talks Stall
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Putin and Zelensky Phone Trump on His 80th Birthday as Ukraine Talks Stall
Putin and Zelensky each called President Trump on his 80th birthday, with Trump signaling he may push for a Ukraine ceas
Ocasio-Cortez Channels Obama's Coalition Strategy to Rally Black Voters
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Ocasio-Cortez Channels Obama's Coalition Strategy to Rally Black Voters
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is intensifying outreach to Black voters, speaking at MLK's church in Atlanta and leveragi
Trump Heads to G7 Amid Scrutiny of Preliminary Iran Deal
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Trump Heads to G7 Amid Scrutiny of Preliminary Iran Deal
President Trump heads to the G7 summit in France as a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz fac
Corporate Control Exposes Myth of Press Freedom in '60 Minutes' Turmoil
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Corporate Control Exposes Myth of Press Freedom in '60 Minutes' Turmoil
The '60 Minutes' crisis underscores that press freedom depends on corporate owners, not the First Amendment. As CBS bend
Trump Plans July 4 Rally at Lincoln Memorial for Nation's 250th
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Trump Plans July 4 Rally at Lincoln Memorial for Nation's 250th
President Trump unveiled plans for a July 4 rally at the Lincoln Memorial, promising military bands, flyovers, and the l
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push Back on NSF Plan to Scrap $386M Ocean Monitoring Network
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Push Back on NSF Plan to Scrap $386M Ocean Monitoring Network
Democratic and Republican lawmakers are pressing the National Science Foundation to reverse its plan to dismantle the $3
Oregon Senators Hold Up Key Wildfire Bill as Western Blazes Intensify
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Oregon Senators Hold Up Key Wildfire Bill as Western Blazes Intensify
A bipartisan bill to expand tree clearance near power lines on federal land has broad support but faces opposition from