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RNC Chair Gruters says group triggering lawsuit in Virginia in response to Dems' gerrymandering win
The Virginia referendum passed 51.5% to 48.5% in favor of Democrats.
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9th Circuit blocks California law banning ICE from wearing masks
First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli celebrated the decision as a "huge legal victory."
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Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia died at the age of 80
Scott served in Georgia's 13th district in the House of Representatives since 2003. He was previously a senator for the state's 36th District from 1982 to 2002, Fox News reported.
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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.
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War Department launches New Year's Eve strikes on drug boats, killing five alleged narco-terrorists
SOUTHCOM said the New Year's Eve strikes were ordered by War Secretary Pete Hegseth as part of Operation Southern Spear, and the boats were operated by designated terrorist organizations, though it did not specify which ones.
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CIA refutes claim that Ukraine targeted Putin's home in a drone strike: Reports
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly briefed Trump on the assessment on Wednesday.