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Taiwan urges US to move forward with arms deal after Trump's hesitancy
Taiwan's foreign affairs ministry emphasized the U.S.’s “long-standing and consistent policy toward Taiwan," and stated the sale was supported by the Taiwan Relations Act.
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Germany's leader urges Iran to 'come to the negotiating table now' after Trump call
Trump and the chancellor have had a rocky relationship over the conflict in the Middle East, with Trump last month singling Merz out over his alleged support of Iran developing nuclear weapons.
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Texas Supreme Court declines to boot House Dems who fled state during redistricting
Last year, several Democrats left the state in a bid to deny lawmakers a quorum for redistricting, though many returned, and the state ultimately passed a new slate of congressional maps.
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PELL Act: More workers for jobs, less long-term debt for young adults
The proposal would expand Pell Grant eligibility for high-quality, short-term workforce programs.
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VA furnishing hyperbaric oxygen therapy takes another step in U.S. House
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act, known also as House Resolution 1336, has been the project of Rep. Dr. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., since arriving in Washington. HBOT, as the therapy is commonly known, is not in active-duty protocol for post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.
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White House is considering suspending habeas corpus as part of immigration crackdown
The president has the power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus, but can only do so for public safety purposes during times of open rebellion or invasion.
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Newark Mayor arrested for trespassing after protesting at ICE detention facility in New Jersey
Two Democratic members of New Jersey's congressional delegation were also part of the stunt.
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Legislation seeks civilian roles for disqualified military recruits
Virginia has over 51,000 open cybersecurity positions in 2025, with only 77% of demand currently met—one of the largest workforce gaps in the nation, according to CyberSeek, a federal workforce data tool used by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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China in distress: Protests, economic signals reveal pressure from U.S. tariffs
In the "socialist market economy" of China, some cracks are visible that show a country unprepared to stand up to Trump tariffs long-term. China has been increasingly opaque in markets and manufacturing information.
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Denver looks at paying half million dollars in raises
The budget for the Mayor’s Office would pay for most of the increases, which vary from $6,800 to $80,797 a year. The aviation manager’s salary is paid by the Enterprise Fund.
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Dallas sheriff reviewing complaint against commissioner for blocking election worker from precinct
Cynthia Stairs, 63, said she received the assurance they would back her from a committee of Dallas Republican party members, including Chairman Allen West, who said that Price should be prosecuted and resign as county commissioner.
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Judge allows Menendez brothers resentencing hearing to go forward next week
The resentencing hearing will take place in Los Angeles on May 13 and 14.
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Republican attorneys general urge Supreme Court to take up Maine lawmaker's case
In the 27-page amicus curiae brief, the attorneys general argue that lower federal court rulings in the case upholding Libby's censure erred by invoking the doctrine of legislative immunity and refusing to intervene in the legal challenge.