Politics & Policy
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Democrat Rahm Emanuel admits men cannot 'become' women
The Democrat indicated to former Fox News host Megyn Kelly that he does not agree with his party on whether biological males should be allowed to compete in women's sports, and that biological males cannot actually become women.
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Port Angeles water reserves hit critical after fuel spill and water advisory
The advisory was the response to a Friday fuel tanker crash at Indian Creek Basin. The creek feeds into Elwha River, the city’s main potable water source.
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Hunter Biden blasts prominent Democrats for abandoning his father in 2024
The rant largely criticized Democrats who called for former President Joe Biden to drop out of the race after he lost a presidential debate last year, including famed Hollywood star George Clooney who was one of the first notable Democrats to urge Joe Biden to drop out.
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West Point cadet misses graduation, may be tossed out for failing physical after reported rape
“Cadet Doe,” Younts wrote, as his client wishes to remain anonymous, “was raped by a non-commissioned officer [NCO] during her enlisted service, an assault that occurred because of her military service and has left her with lasting psychological trauma and medical complications.”
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Majority of voters would support military action against Iran's nukes, new poll shows
The national telephone and online survey found that 77% of likely U.S. voters are "concerned that Iran may be developing a nuclear weapon, including 44% who are very concerned."
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Trump pulls nomination of NASA chief Jared Isaacman, says new pick will be ‘mission aligned’
Isaacson is a billionaire tech entrepreneur who led Shift4 payments, a credit card payment processing company.
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Jewish students walk out after MIT commencement speaker's anti-Israel remarks
Vemuri accused Israel of trying to wipe Palestine "from the face of the Earth."
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College not preparing students for workforce, managers avoid hiring them, poll finds
A May release on the Resume.org poll said that “the class of 2025 college graduates [are] entering a difficult job market. Not only is there economic uncertainty, but hiring managers also express skepticism about the capabilities and professionalism of young workers joining the workforce.”
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Nevada legislative committee reviews change to open primaries
“This is a bill that strengthens our democracy and brings our elections closer to the people that we are meant to serve,” said the bill’s sponsor, Assemblymember Steve Yeager, D-Clark County, at the meeting on late Thursday afternoon. “Nevada is a state of growing independence, not just in spirit, but in voter registration.”
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Trump Media closes Bitcoin deal with about 50 institutional investors
The deal will allow the company to trade $1.5 billion in stock and $1 billion in convertible notes for $2.5 billion in Bitcoin.
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S&P 500 closes out best month since 2023
The numbers come as tension with China remains high over an impending trade deal. Trump accused China of violating a "fast deal" he made with them after he imposed steep tariffs on the country, but later sounded optimistic that a trade deal was still possible.
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Pennsylvania could ban plastic bags
The proposal by Sen. Judith Schwank, D-Reading, would prohibit retailers from providing plastic bags at the point of sale. They may offer recyclable paper bags for a small fee, with exemptions for produce, frozen foods, and prescription medications.
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EPA’s Zeldin strategizes changes to Obama-era climate rule that would withstand enviro litigation
Statements EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has recently suggest that the review of the 2009 endangerment finding, a key component of climate policy, will follow a transparent by-the-books process. Emails exchanged by Obama officials in 2009 suggest the finding was developed with the goal of supporting climate-change policies.