Politics & Policy
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CO Gov. Polis fires officials who disclosed vote against commuting Tina Peters' prison sentence
Peters, a former clerk of Mesa County, was sentenced to nine years in prison after she was convicted in 2024 of tampering with voting machines in an attempt to show that the 2020 presidential election was gamed to favor Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
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World Bank revamps green energy funding, but clean energy stays
Change comes after Trump administration officials criticized the Bank's fixed percentage mandates, claiming they distorted growth in the global economy.
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Trump administration, GOP seek workarounds to tackle birthright citizenship
Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff, hit the airwaves hours after the decision, floating the possibility that the administration may limit tourist visas.
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Education Department boosts federal funding for HBCUs by nearly $500 million
The department said new funds will also go to charter schools to support education choice in fiscal year 2025, tribal colleges and to a new government program and competition that fosters interest in American history and civics.
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Vance: 'No unity' with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's death
Kirk was killed Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. He sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the neck and died at the hospital shortly after.
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Once a 'fringe Democrat' now Fetterman offers wisdom to win, echoes Trump's 'common sense'
Sen. Fetterman's remarks critical of Democratic strategies and his support for certain Trump policies highlight a political stance which differs from many of his colleagues in the Democratic Party. After Harris' thumping last November, will they listen?
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Trump seeks end to corporate quarterly earnings reports
Trump said that the meeting went "very well" and hinted that Beijing had reached an agreement to keep TikTok operating in the United States.
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Hochul endorses Mamdani in NYC mayoral race
"In our conversations, I heard a leader who shares my commitment to a New York where children can grow up safe in their neighborhoods and where opportunity is within reach for every family,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said
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Trump threatens to declare 'national emergency' over DC ending cooperation with ICE
"I’ll call a National Emergency, and Federalize, if necessary!!!" President Trump said
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Funding for green groups soared after 2009 endangerment finding, nonprofit finds
Fed grants to organizations increased from $350 million in 2009 to nearly $1.4 billion in 2023, analysis finds.
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FBI signature expert doubts Trump personally signed letter to Epstein: ‘Highly unlikely’
Retired FBI Special Agent Wayne Barnes, who ran an elite unit dealing with forgeries and disinformation for 29 years says he thinks the "Trump" signature looks affixed.
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Mamdani promises to direct NYPD to arrest Netanyahu if elected mayor in November
Mamdani, who has been highly critical of the war in Israel, claimed Netanyahu is a "war criminal" who is guilty of committing genocide in Gaza.
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Biden DOJ's prosecution error could threaten federal law used to prosecute pro-life activists
Steven Lefemine didn't seek Trump pardon so he could challenge Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, and inexplicable "intimidation" claim in indictment could give him legal right to make his argument to jury.