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Plane crash in Wisconsin kills 5
The local Sheriff's office indicated that the plane had contacted an air traffic controller tower and that law enforcement was reviewing the scope of those messages.
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Anti-war protesters disrupt Hegseth's speech during Army event in DC
The protesters interrupted the panel at least five times in the first half hour of the panel discussion. They were spread throughout the room and waited a few minutes between their outbursts.
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Social Security recipients to get cost-of-living adjustment equal to $75 per month
Frank Bisignano, commissioner for the Social Security Administration, said in a statement that the adjustment will give recipients "greater financial stability."
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Calif Dem Gov Newsom seeks pause on free healthcare for low-income illegal immigrants
The initial plan to expand California's free healthcare benefits to all low-income illegal immigrants ran $2.7 billion more than Gov. Newsom's administration expected.
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Former Missouri Governor, Senator Kit Bond dies at 86
Christopher “Kit” Bond was the youngest governor elected in Missouri at age 33 and the first Republican to hold the office in about 30 years.
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DOJ pardon attorney Ed Martin to review Biden's outgoing pardons
"I do think that the Biden pardons need some scrutiny," Ed Martin said.
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Federal court seizes control of Rikers Island prison
Legislation passed by the New York City Council in 2019 requires the closure of Rikers Island prison by 2027 and new jails to replace it.
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Trump administration cuts off military ties to Cuba over lack of terrorism cooperation
State Department says Cuba failed to engage on U.S. requests last year for assistance apprehending 11 suspects, many with terror ties.
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Gabbard removes two top National Intelligence Council officials over politicization of community
The director relocated the council from the CIA, back to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and dismissed acting head of the council Mike Collins, and his deputy Maria Langan-Riekhof.
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House Ethics watchdog finally opens in 119th Congress after board members finally appointed
The office is designed to receive ethics complaints from the public against any House member, investigate the validity of the allegations, and then turn legitimate cases to the House Ethics Committee, which makes the final decision.
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California judge resentences Menendez brothers to 50 years in prison, makes them eligible for parole
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said he does not believe the brothers pose an "unreasonable risk" if released. The sentence does not immediately free the brothers, but sends it to a parole board for further evaluation.
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Federal judge allows Trump admin to deport alleged Tren de Aragua members under Alien Enemies Act
The 18th century act has been used to deport alleged members of the MS-13 and Tren De Aragua gangs.
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Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping illegal migrant evade arrest
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily removed Dugan from the bench while the court case plays out. She is expected to fight the charges.