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Bipartisan group of lawmakers propose commission as debt tops $38 trillion
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is seeking to unite Democrats and Republicans in a collaborative effort to talk about the nation's unsustainable debt.
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Chicago mayor proposes election-related ordinance six days before primary
Mayor Brandon Johnson said the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance would protect poll workers, voters and election-related activities.
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NYPD evacuates park near NYC's Gracie Mansion over new ‘suspicious package'
The police department did not specify where the new package was located but advised pedestrians and drivers to avoid the area around the park.
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Man charged with abducting Kentucky family at knifepoint for bank robbery was felon on early release
Armond Langford was sentenced to 14 years in prison for burglary and robbery charges, but a judge released him early on probation
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Madonna asks Pope Leo to visit 'suffering' children in Gaza 'before it's too late'
“Most Holy Father, Please go to Gaza and bring your light to the children before it’s too late,” Madonna said
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Some California officials project that Trump's tariffs will negatively impact tourism
Visit California’s most recent report on international arrivals stated California had 541,113 international tourists come through its port of entries in June, an 8.6% decrease compared to June of last year.
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Violent crime in DC has fallen, but remains higher than most other American cities
Not good enough? D.C. officials trying to push back against Trump’s federal control of city's law enforcement don't address the big picture.
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You Vote: With Trump announcing that he's bringing DC Police Dept under federal control, what now?
DC's city council condemned the move, but the Metropolitan Police Department Union chairman said, “We stand with the President in recognizing that Washington, D.C., cannot continue on this trajectory.
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VA Gov. Youngkin supports Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement; MD Gov. Moore blasts the move
“In one month, we arrested 545 violent felons … thanks to Governor Youngkin’s partnership,” FBI Director Kash Patel said, adding that the same approach will be brought to Washington.
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Trump singles out Gov. Pritzker while taking aim at Chicago crime, no-cash bail
President Donald Trump says Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is incompetent, that he may send the national guard into Chicago and will work to reverse the end of cash bail.
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Education Sec. McMahon launches nationwide tour about returning power to the states
The Department of Education launched a national tour this month in its continuing efforts to dismantle the agency and revert power back to the states.
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D.C. Police union leader endorses Trump federalization of law enforcement
Trump, on Monday, declared "Liberation Day" for D.C., announcing the takeover of the city's police force, after previously warning the city to clamp down on "youth offenders."
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Trump floats D.C.-style crackdown in other major cities
Trump made the remarks during a press conference at the White House in which he announced his invocation of the D.C. Home Rule Act to assume direct control of the D.C. police in order to enforce a crackdown on homelessness and crime.