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House GOP threatens contempt against ActBlue
ActBlue has faced scrutiny from lawmakers over its fraud prevention methods and reports of foreign nationals using the platform to send money to Democratic candidates.
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Senate Judiciary Committee advances bipartisan bill requiring cameras in Supreme Court proceedings
The bill now moves to the full Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain. Previous versions have failed to gain sufficient traction, often stalling amid broader debates over judicial independence and institutional norms.
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Homeland boss says Iran tried to sneak IRGC-tied operatives into U.S. with World Cup soccer team
“These games that Iran plays makes them an adversary that you can't trust," Markwayne Mullin said.
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Europe's decades-long support for Israel eroding, dividing nations as sides hasten to end Gaza war
Germany has at least temporarily suspended its military support for Israel, as its leaders and those of Palestinian-backed Hamas now try to agree to the second phase of President Donald Trump's peace agreement.
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Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey for obstructing ICE
Officials say it is likely that Walz and Frey would get grand jury subpoenas soon in an investigation that is looking at obstruction, as well as whether Walz turned a blind eye to a massive fraud scheme in his state.
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White House says former Palestinian Authority Deputy Minister Dr. Ali Sha’ath to lead Gaza committee
The White House said the executive board members are leaders with experience in diplomacy, development, infrastructure, and economic strategy.
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Florida ends ABA’s role as sole accrediting authority for law schools
State officials argue the reform promotes competition, lowers costs for students and gives law schools greater flexibility to innovate outside the ABA’s centralized standards.
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Litigation against former Sen. Sinema moved to federal court
Heather Ammel of Moore County says Sinema had an affair with her husband Matthew Ammel while he was in a security detail for her in 2023 and 2024.
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House Ethics Committee says it is looking into allegations against Nancy Mace
The panel said the probe was related to a referral made to the committee by the Office of Congressional Conduct last month.
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Gulf Arab states warn against U.S. strikes on Iran, cite potential for regional conflict, oil shock
A disruption to global oil supplies could cause prices to rise at a time when President Donald Trump has turned his focus to affordability on the home front.
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GOP senators introduce bill to increase penalties for assaulting ICE officers
The bill was filed as an unprecedented amount of assaults continue against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as they perform daily immigration enforcement duties.
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Pittsburgh amongst anti-ICE protests
As Pittsburghers rally, Mayor Corey O’Connor has maintained his campaign stance — the city will not cooperate with ICE, an issue on which he aligns with his predecessor, progressive Ed Gainey.
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Thousands protest outside US embassy in Havana over deaths of Cuban officers during Maduro operation
Venezuelan and Cuban officials reported that dozens of officers and personnel were killed in the operation, including 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela.