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Official Senate records still list Lindsey Graham as South Carolina senator
South Carolina constituents see Lindsey Graham listed as their senior senator in official records detailing his active committee assignments.
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California law closes DIY machine gun loophole as Justice Department sues to block it
Californians can no longer buy handguns easily converted to machine guns under AB 1127, which the Justice Department is suing to block.
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Escondido HOA orders flag mounts removed, setting off dispute with homeowners
Escondido residents face fines after the Ambiance Owners Association ordered them to remove American flag mounts from their homes.
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Carville calls for Democratic ‘schism’ and says he can’t be in same party with Mamdani-backed candidate
Voters face a potential party split as James Carville urges a formal schism following New York primary wins by progressive candidates.
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Senate rejects Kaine Iran war powers resolution after Trump meets with GOP senators
U.S. military action against Iran will not require congressional approval after the Senate rejected Senator Tim Kaine's war powers resolution.
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McConnell hospitalized in Washington; office says he is ‘receiving excellent care’
Kentucky constituents await updates on Senate business as Senator Mitch McConnell is hospitalized in Washington for undisclosed reasons.
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UFC Freedom 250: White House Fight Faces Federal Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, citing ethics and environmental violations for the event tied…
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United States
Treasury Probes CodePink’s Cuba Trip; Hasan Piker Subpoenaed
Treasury's OFAC probes CodePink's 2026 Cuba aid convoy, involving Medea Benjamin & Hasan Piker. This inquiry is part of a Trump administration crackdown on…
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Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra Honored as Latina Advocate
Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra has been recognized by Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares as the 2026 Latina Advocate Honoree at HOPE's Latina Action Day for…
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United States
Colorado Democrats Weigh Censure for Gov. Polis Over Peters Clemency
Colorado Democrats are poised to vote on censuring Gov. Jared Polis over his commutation of election denier Tina Peters' sentence, sparking debate on party…
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Barcelona Mayor Accelerates Cruise Tax Hike Amid Overtourism Push
Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni accelerates plans to double cruise taxes to €8, aiming to curb overtourism, redirect revenue to housing, and shift to 'quality…
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United States
Senate Votes to Withhold Pay During Government Shutdowns
In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Senate has approved a resolution spearheaded by Sen. John Kennedy to withhold senators' salaries during future government shutdowns…
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Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Swap
President Trump announced a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire (May 9-11, 2026) and a massive 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange, agreed upon by Putin and Zelenskyy.
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United States
Shapiro-Fetterman Feud: PA Governor Criticizes Senator’s Shift
The public feud between PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. John Fetterman deepens as Shapiro voices concerns over Fetterman's rightward political shift. Read more…
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United States
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Dismisses Millionaire Tax Exit Concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's "super overblown" comments on millionaires leaving Washington over a new 9.9% income tax sparked debate. Read her full progressive tax…
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United States
Zeldin, DeLauro Clash Over EPA Budget, Climate, & SCOTUS Rulings
A fiery exchange between EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Rep. Rosa DeLauro during a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing has gone viral. The clash…
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United States
DC Juvenile Curfew Expires Amid Teen Takeovers, Council to Vote
Washington D.C.'s temporary juvenile curfew ended April 15, 2026, coinciding with a surge in "teen takeovers" during spring break. The DC Council is set…
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DoorDash Grandma Delivers to White House, Praises Trump Tax Policy
Arkansas's 'DoorDash Grandma,' Sharon Simmons, delivered McDonald's to the White House for Trump, celebrating the 'no tax on tips' policy & sharing her story…
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White House Ballroom Construction Halted by Federal Judge
A federal judge has halted the $400 million White House ballroom construction project until congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation secured the…
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Trump Fires Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Files Controversy
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, over performance issues and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, naming Todd Blanche as…
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Alito Uses Scalia Analogy in Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Debate
During Supreme Court arguments on March 31, 2026, Justice Alito invoked a Scalia analogy to question birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants under…
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United States
Trump’s Signature to Appear on US Currency for 250th Anniversary
For the first time, a sitting president's signature, Donald Trump's, will appear on U.S. currency. Discover why this historic change coincides with America's 250th…
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United States
Trump Deploys ICE Agents to US Airports Amid TSA Crisis
President Trump is deploying ICE agents to U.S. airports to assist unpaid TSA officers amid a DHS shutdown, sparking debate over agent training and…
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Newsom Threatens CARE Court Funding for 10 CA Counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a threat to redirect state funding from 10 California counties failing to meet CARE Court implementation goals, labeling them 'CARE…
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California
California Public Health E-Verify Directive Alarms Employees
California Department of Public Health employees are alarmed by a directive to reconfirm their U.S. work eligibility via E-Verify+, raising privacy concerns.
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California
CA State Parks Free on MLK Day 2026: Newsom Defies Trump Admin
Governor Newsom announced free day-use entry to over 200 California state parks on MLK Day 2026, defying Trump's policy change. Honor Dr. King's legacy.…