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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's $100M Humanities Grant Cuts as Unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconst
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Tennessee Democrat Demands Memphis Secession After GOP Redistricting Splits Black District
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D) urged Memphis to secede from Tennessee after Republicans passed a redistricting map tha
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Beshear Open to 2028 Run, Says Democrats Must 'Absolutely Win' Next Presidential Race
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear acknowledges 2028 speculation, says Democrats 'have to win' next election, and pledges to bea
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DC Crime Stats Probe: 13 Officers Suspended as Pirro Alleges Systematic Downgrading
Thirteen Washington, D.C., police officers, including two high-ranking commanders, were placed on leave amid an internal
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Nonfiction Book Bans in US Schools Double Amid Federal Crackdown on Activism
A new report reveals that nonfiction book bans in U.S. schools doubled last academic year, with over 1,100 titles remove
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Clyburn Fights Trump-Backed Effort to Redraw South Carolina's Only Democratic District
Rep. Jim Clyburn slammed South Carolina Republicans for extending their legislative session to redraw his district, accu
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UK Local Elections: Starmer Faces Rout as Farage’s Reform Surges
British voters head to polls Thursday in local elections that could deal a heavy blow to PM Keir Starmer's Labour Party
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Democrats Demand Answers on Trump Pardons, Cite Pay-to-Play Concerns
Democratic lawmakers launched an investigation into Trump's pardons, questioning recipients like Trevor Milton and Chang
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SPLC Pleads Not Guilty as DOJ Fraud Case Tests Anti-Hate Group’s Tactics
The SPLC pleaded not guilty Thursday to fraud charges from the Trump administration, arguing its informant program helpe
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Jeffries Dismisses Trump's 'Inciting Violence' Call as 'Deranged Rant'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed President Trump's call for him to be charged with inciting violence as a
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House Democrats Mock FBI Director Patel's Personalized Bourbon, Cite Security Risks
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee mocked FBI Director Kash Patel for traveling with a personalized bourbon, cal
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GOP Rep. Barrett Pushes Bill to Curb Iran War, Set July End Date
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) introduced a bill Thursday to require President Trump to wind down the Iran war by July 30 and l