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Police officers on duty for J6 riot sue Trump, Blanche, Bessent over $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
The lawsuit argues that the fund is unconstitutional and illegal. It also claims that the fund will endanger the lives of the plaintiffs — Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges — who "defended the Capitol during the protests.
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Justice Department creates committee tasked with advising on strategies to address antisemitism
The panel will provide recommendations to the Attorney General and the department on strategies to address the "rising tide of antisemitism across the United States."
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DOJ indicts Raul Castro in connection to 1996 attack on aircraft in which 3 US citizens were killed
After three decades without true accountability for the attack, Fidel Castro's brother Raul has been indicted in U.S. federal court for his central role in the shootdown of the Brothers to the Rescue civilian aircraft in international waters.
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FBI assures Congress it is investigating leakers inside the bureau
Congress is concerned about leaks from inside federal agencies, especially related to planned ICE raids, because of potential interference with law enforcement operations. The FBI is promising Congress that it is investigating a slew of leaks that often end up in the media.
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Federal judges order Trump administration reinstate some federal workers who were fired last month
U.S. District Judge William Alsup said the Office of Personnel Management couldn't give guidance on who to terminate
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Obama rule banning racial disparities in school discipline could be nixed
Under the federal guidance, schools are required to discipline students equally by race, regardless of how much students actually acted up and needed discipline. Schools that refused to do so could lose federal funding.
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Putin says open to Ukraine ceasefire deal but sets conditions
"We agree with the propositions to stop hostilities. Let me proceed from the fact that such ceasefire should be such that would lead to permanent peace and remove the initial original causes of the crisis," Putin said.
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Congressman Abe Hamadeh pushes for sanctions on Iran-backed Houthis
The Arizona congressman spoke days before President Trump launched large-scale military strikes on Houthi areas in Yemen over the group's attacks on Red Sea shipping.
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Schumer says Senate Democrats won't supply votes to pass GOP measure to avoid shutdown
Senate Democrats have proposed a 30-temporary spending bill, instead of the House version that keeps the government fully operational through the end of September.
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Immigrant detention centers have reached maximum capacity, DHS officials say
The number of detainees is reportedly 47,600, as the Trump administration seeks additional federal funding for more bed space.
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Maine GOP legislator sues in response to censure for posting image of underage transgender athlete
Democrat House Speaker Ryan Fecteau says Libby violated the state's code of ethics by sharing an image of a minor online.
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See the LGBTQ 'storybooks' young kids are forced to read, with no notice or opt-out, in SCOTUS case
Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools does not notify parents when kids as young as 3 are exposed to "Pride Puppy," "Intersection Allies" and other sexually themed books in the English Language Arts curriculum.
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Newsom sets June 13 hearing date for Menendez brothers clemency request
The brothers will appear in front of the parole board independently to plead their case, the governor said.