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SPLC Denies Secrecy in Informant Payments as DOJ Pushes Fraud Indictment
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SPLC Denies Secrecy in Informant Payments as DOJ Pushes Fraud Indictment
The Southern Poverty Law Center refutes federal claims it concealed a paid informant program, arguing it shared intellig
Trump Reveals Mother's Crush on King Charles During White House Welcome
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Trump Reveals Mother's Crush on King Charles During White House Welcome
During the official arrival ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, President Trump quipped that his Scottish-b
Baldwin Park Bodycam Footage Reveals Deadly Police Shootout That Killed Officer and Bystander
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Baldwin Park Bodycam Footage Reveals Deadly Police Shootout That Killed Officer and Bystander
Bodycam footage released by Baldwin Park police captures the chaotic shootout that left Officer Samuel Riveros and bysta
Judge Allows Maurene Comey's Political Firing Lawsuit Against Trump to Advance
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Judge Allows Maurene Comey's Political Firing Lawsuit Against Trump to Advance
A judge cleared Maurene Comey's lawsuit alleging the Trump administration fired her for political reasons to proceed in
Second Circuit Strikes Down Trump's Mass Detention Policy, Mandates Bond Hearings
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Second Circuit Strikes Down Trump's Mass Detention Policy, Mandates Bond Hearings
The Second Circuit ruled that migrants facing deportation must have a chance to seek bond, rejecting the Trump administr
Trump Allies Blast Obama for Downplaying Shooter's Anti-Trump Motive
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Trump Allies Blast Obama for Downplaying Shooter's Anti-Trump Motive
Former President Obama's call for unity after the WHCA shooting is met with fury from Trump allies, who cite the suspect
TSA Loses Over 1,000 Officers as DHS Shutdown Strains Airport Security Ahead of World Cup
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TSA Loses Over 1,000 Officers as DHS Shutdown Strains Airport Security Ahead of World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 1,000 TSA officers have been forced out during the ongoing shutdown,
Targeting Russian Executives Could Curb Child Abductions in Ukraine
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Targeting Russian Executives Could Curb Child Abductions in Ukraine
A Yale report implicates Rosneft and Gazprom in abducting Ukrainian children. Experts say targeting lower-level Russian
Texas Democrat Talarico Edges Cornyn, Paxton in New Senate Poll
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Texas Democrat Talarico Edges Cornyn, Paxton in New Senate Poll
Democrat James Talarico leads both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in head-to-head matchups, according to a new Texas poll, w
Trump Hosts King Charles III and Queen Camilla at White House Ceremony
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Trump Hosts King Charles III and Queen Camilla at White House Ceremony
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday m
O'Reilly Calls for Kimmel's Removal Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke After WHCD Shooting
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O'Reilly Calls for Kimmel's Removal Over 'Expectant Widow' Joke After WHCD Shooting
Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly is calling for Jimmy Kimmel to be taken off the air after the host joked that Mel
WHCA Shooting Intensifies Midterm Battle as Democrats Seize Economic Edge
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WHCA Shooting Intensifies Midterm Battle as Democrats Seize Economic Edge
Democrats are optimistic about the midterms as polls favor them on the economy and redistricting proves a wash. The WHCA