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Federal judge says USPS 'feigned' compliance with stay on mail-in ballot rule
USPS issued the final rule last week and argued it did not violate Talwani's initial order because it made clear that the provision would not apply to the November midterms.
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Secret Service confirms it is aware of Iranian video threatening Barron Trump
A clip of the video suggests a $10 million reward for the American's location and shows various locations that Barron Trump could be in hopes of assassinating him.
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Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if 2-year closure isn't allowed
Justice Department attorney Brantley T. Mayers, absent the renovations, "the Center will deteriorate further into an unsafe, decrepit structure that will be required to be taken down."
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Few dozen U.S. House contests will decide control of Congress in 2026
Analysts predict only 66 House seats have at have at least a slight chance of becoming close races.
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Small Business Administration says 6,900 Minnesota borrowers suspended over suspected fraud
"In total, these borrowers were approved for 7,900 PPP and EIDL loans worth approximately $400M," SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said
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Socialist Mamdani takes charge of New York City, vows to 'govern expansively and audaciously'
The mayor promised to govern the city as a "democratic socialist," and said that although he might not be successful in all of his plans for the city, it would not be because of a lack of courage to try.
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Trump administration terminates leases of DC golf courses
National Links Trust, which oversees the district's Rock Creek, East Potomac and Langston courses, denies the allegations that it was in default of the lease, just five years into the agreement.
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Burkina Faso, Mali announce travel bans on Americans in retribution for US ban
The two countries were part of President Donald Trump's latest travel ban that included five countries in the aftermath of multiple terror attacks that occurred globally recently, including in Australia and Syria.
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Kathy Hochul to propose No Tax on Tips legislation in New York's 2027 executive budget
The governor also noted that the state's minimum wage will also increase starting Thursday, which will now be $16 an hour for most New Yorkers and $17 an hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.
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Trump admin overhauls chemicals and sets new MAHA agenda for 2026
The MAHA Effect: The chemical review overhaul seeks to comprehensively reassess food additives, pesticides, and environmental toxins to reduce their role in chronic diseases and improve overall safety standards.
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Trump postpones new tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, vanities for one year
The tariffs, which were announced in September, would have increased to 30% on upholstered furniture and 50% on kitchen cabinets and vanities.
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Growing concerns about ‘activist judges’ intensify calls for structural reforms
The long-simmering calls have recently intensifies as a number of federal district court judges have repeatedly blocked major executive branch initiatives.
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Mamdani officially sworn in as New York City mayor
A public inauguration will take place on the steps of City Hall later Thursday, which will see Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders administer a ceremonial oath of office.