Politics & Policy
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Video footage appears to show McConnell on stretcher, loaded into an ambulance
McConnell's health remained the subject of intense speculation throughout his time in the hospital, despite lawmakers and pundits stating that they had conversed with him.
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Dems dump millions into ad campaign against Collins on abortion rights
Collins has long positioned herself as a pro-choice Republican, though she ultimately voted to confirm Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who later voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Trump refuses to sign housing bill in protest of SAVE America Act stall
The SAVE America Act is a marquis election integrity bill that primarily includes voter ID provisions. It has languished in the Senate due to the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
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Trump to deliver commencement addresses at West Point, University of Alabama
As of now, the dates and the times for the speech have not been announced.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy to unveil plan to rid US food supply of petroleum-based synthetic dyes
The FDA has approved 36 food dyes which are commonly used in soda, candy and cereal.
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Al Gore compares actions of Trump administration to Hitler's Nazi takeover of Germany
Gore said "populist authoritarian leaders" used migrants as scapegoats to get into power.
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California is winning the war on 'Big Oil,' but experts say victory will bring higher gas prices
Valero Energy Corporation announced it will close its Benicia Refinery, which joins an exodus of oil companies leaving the state. Making up the lost refining capacity will come with steep costs at the pump.
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Trump admin to start collecting debts on student loans considered to be in default
The DOE's Federal Student Aid office will begin collecting the debts on May 5, which could include taking the money out of payments that borrowers receive from the federal government, such as money from tax refunds, federal salaries and other benefits.
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Truckers, builders celebrate repeal of carbon emissions rule for highways
Without the repeal, state transportation departments would have had to measure carbon dioxide emissions on federally funded highways, set goals for emissions reduction, and send the data to federal agencies.
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Trump confirms he and Melania will attend Pope's funeral
First lady Melania Trump is a Roman Catholic, though Trump himself is not.
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Former Fox News host Steve Hilton announces bid for California governor
Hilton said he loved California and one-party rule had ruined the state.
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Trump to meet executives from Walmart, Home Depot other big chain stores over tariff concerns
Companies are having concerns about inflation due to Trump's tariffs.
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Trump’s complicated relationship with Catholicism
Trump made historic gains among American Catholics during his three presidential elections, many of whom flocked to him as he promised to overturn Roe v. Wade, uphold religious liberty, and to support conservative values.