Politics & Policy
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Trump pushes Congress to increase US military budget amid heightened tensions
Trump initially called for the increase in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, seeking a "dream military." He told Sean Hannity that the U.S. needs the better equipment to defend against "real threats out there."
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Ramaswamy bodyguard arrested on drug-trafficking charges: Report
Salsburey, who was hired and placed on Ramaswamy's detail through a private firm, was removed from the candidate's team immediately after his arrest last week.
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Trump's withdrawal of U.S. from key climate orgs angers some activists but draws praise from others
Among the groups from which the U.S. withdrew are two prominent climate organizations — the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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You Vote: Do you support Trump revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status?
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would end Harvard's tax-exempt status as the university sues to restore federal funding after it refused to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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Trump to rename Veterans Day to 'Victory Day for World War I,' add 'Victory Day for World War II'
Veterans Day was originally established as Armistice Day to honor World War I veterans.
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Mercedes-Benz announces it will add a new vehicle for production at Alabama plant
The luxury car brand did not specify what vehicle it would add to the Tuscaloosa plant, which currently produces SUVs, but the new vehicle is expected to be added by 2027.
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Proof of citizenship for voter registration, voter ID fails in Michigan
The proposed amendment passed the Michigan House 58-48 on Thursday, with all Republicans voting yes and all Democrats voting no. To be placed on the ballot, it needed to pass with a two-thirds vote from the House and Senate.
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House repealing California's special EPA waiver the first mile of highway to undo Biden EV mandate
The House on Wednesday passed a repeal of the "California waiver," which is a key component of former President Joe Biden’s push to get American drivers to buy EVs. The Trump administration has a long road ahead to dismantle all the parts.
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Canada wanted Trudeau out, but backed a close replacement after Trump casts a shadow on election
‘Trudeau 2.0’: Carney’s rise came through unconventional means as he secured the premiership without holding a seat in Parliament. Canadians' unfavorable view of Trump was a major factor in Carney's election.
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Ohio’s future energy plan waiting on DeWine’s signature
What’s left is for Gov. Mike DeWine to sign House Bill 15, which supporters say establishes a 21st century energy plan for the state using natural gas supplies and changing the tax code for some public utility property.
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Harris slams Trump's first 100 days in speech: 'Constitutional crisis'
"We are living in a moment when the checks and balances upon which we have historically relied have begun to buckle," the former vice president said.
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Ex-Madison clerk made 'significant violations' with uncounted ballots in 2025 election: report
The internal investigation found the former clerk was derelict in her duties, “inconsistent” in her testimony for the investigation, and committed “significant violations” of city policy.
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House revokes waiver Biden granted to California, which allowed many states to mandate EVs
The rule allowed the Golden State to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) regulations, which required 100% of new vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission models by 2035. Another 11 states and the District of Columbia also adopted the rules.