Politics & Policy
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Trump admin touts 96% drop in immigration from Muslim-majority countries since 2024
Some Republicans have increasingly advocated for closer scrutiny of Islamic immigration amid the war in Iran and the longer-term conflicts in the region.
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Senate Republicans argue that Jack Smith's probe was purely political, not criminal
The hearing saw Smith appear to discuss his investigations targeting Trump. Those investigations were related to alleged mishandling of classified materials, as well as 2020 election challenges and the Jan. 6, 2021 incident at the Capitol. While they resulted in felony indictments, Smith abandoned the cases after Trump won back the White House in 2024. Lawmakers each followed party lines throughout the day.
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Cruz chastises Jack Smith over 'egregious abuse of power'
He then went on to invoke former President Richard Nixon and musical theater in his criticism.
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Trump celebrates Senate passage of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Sens. Thom Tillis, N.C.; Susan Collins, Maine; and Rand Paul, Ky.; joined Democrats in opposing the bill.
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UPenn, Brown subpoenaed over alleged tuition price fixing
Citing authority vested by the U.S. Supreme Court, committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said the documents requested – regarding communications with other universities – will give lawmakers insight into crafting legislative reforms.
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Trump touts polling showing challenger defeating 'bad guy' Thomas Massie
The president has expressed his frustrations with the budget hawk and called for his ouster, largely due to his refusal to support the "Big, Beautiful Bill."
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Ford is 'committed' to completing EV battery plant in Michigan
This press conference came as concerns have been growing about the future of the multi-billion dollar plant after Ford leadership said it might be in jeopardy because of proposed cuts to electric vehicle tax credits.
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Musk vows to form 'America Party' if budget bill passes; Stephen Miller says 'libertarian delusion'
"Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE," Elon Musk said.
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Environmental groups sue SeaWorld San Diego over fireworks
Nonprofits San Diego Coastkeeper and Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld on March 6 for not following its Clean Water Act fireworks permit and waste discharge permit. By not adhering to its permits, the groups claim the theme park is discharging large amounts of pollutants into Mission Bay.
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Trump announces $1.4 billion in his political war chest
The $1.4 billion sum would be a staggering amount on its own heading into the midterms and could signal that Trump has the strength to wage both aggressive primary challenges to disfavored Republicans and to boost competitive candidates on the national stage without much tradeoff.
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Senate fails to boot illegal aliens from Medicaid through 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
The chamber voted 56-44 in favor of the move, falling short of the filibuster threshold.
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Climate change influencer once chums with Greta Thunberg now calls the movement a 'scam'
The penny drops: Lucy Biggers built a sizable following as a “sustainability influencer,” and like many young people she was wracked with guilt and anxiety over climate change. She now hopes to reach people with a message that fossil fuels are a net-positive.
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Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon won't seek reelection, leaving House Republican seat vulnerable
Bacon is retiring from a swing district, likely posing a tough challenge for the GOP to retain the seat.