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25 States Sue Over Trump Student Loan Caps

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging new federal student loan caps imposed by the Trump administration. The plaintiffs argue that the limits will disproportionately impact critical healthcare sectors, making it harder for students to pursue deg

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PoliticsGovernment

Queen Elizabeth Pushed Andrew for Trade Envoy Role

Queen Elizabeth II was 'very keen' for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to become a trade envoy in 2001, according to newly released government files. The documents reveal that the Queen wanted him to take on a prominent role in promoting national interests. The files were released by the UK gover

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PoliticsProtests

Cockroach Janta Party Gains Millions in India

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) , a satirical online movement, has rapidly gained popularity in India, amassing nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in just five days. This surpasses the official account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has fewer than

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Elections

Swing Voters Divided on Trump Amid Economic Concerns

Swing voters in North Carolina are expressing a mix of frustration and support for President Trump as the midterms approach, according to NPR . While half disapprove of his handling of the economy, others appreciate his immigration policies and view him as a strong leader. The focus groups, conducte

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Legislation

Hanson Proposes Norway-Style Gas Policy

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has proposed replacing Australia's offshore gas profits tax with a Norway-inspired policy designed to extract greater returns for taxpayers. The plan, announced at a major gas industry conference in Adelaide, includes abolishing the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT

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Diplomacy

Trump to Attend G7 Summit Amid Strained Relations

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France from June 15-17, according to multiple reports. The summit, hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains, aims to build consensus on future agreements rather than finalize deals. The White House announced that Trump plans to discuss artificial i

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Elections

Texas Democrat Galindo Faces Backlash for Antisemitic Remarks

Maureen Galindo, a Democratic House candidate in Texas, is facing widespread condemnation for antisemitic remarks made on social media. According to CBS News , she pledged to turn the Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for 'American Zionists and former ICE officers' if elected. Her comments h

Yesterday 10:54 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Threatens Palestinian UN Envoy Visa Over Vice Presidency Bid

The Trump administration has threatened to revoke visas for Palestinian diplomats if their ambassador, Riyad Mansour, does not withdraw his candidacy for vice president of the UN General Assembly. According to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters and NPR , the U.S. claims that Mansour'

Yesterday 10:54 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Indicts Raúl Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles, according to multiple reports. The charges include murder and destruction of an airplane, marking a significant escalation

Yesterday 8:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Pennsylvania Primaries Set Stage for November Elections

Pennsylvania's primary elections concluded Tuesday with key victories setting the stage for the November general election. State Rep. Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, defeating three other candidates and positioning himself to likely win the general

Yesterday 8:24 PM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender Care for Minors

The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered Children's Hospital Colorado to resume gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. According to PBS , the ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by four transgender girls who claimed that the hospital violated state ant

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Immigration

Brookings Study Estimates Over 145K US Kids Affected by Parental Detentions

According to multiple reports, over 145,000 US citizen children have experienced a parent being detained by immigration authorities since Donald Trump's second term began. This estimate comes from a new report published Monday by the Brookings Institution. The study found that about 22,000 of these

Yesterday 5:40 PM ET·1 min read

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Legal

Ex-prosecutor charged with stealing Trump documents report

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor in Florida, has been charged with sending a sealed special counsel report on President Donald Trump's classified documents case to her personal email account. According to an indictment made public on Wednesday, Lineberger faces charges includi

Yesterday 5:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Taxation

Bezos Proposes Zero Income Tax for Bottom Half of Earners

Jeff Bezos proposed eliminating federal income taxes for the bottom half of U.S. earners during a CNBC interview, arguing this would alleviate financial burdens and foster entrepreneurship among lower-income individuals. The bottom 50% of taxpayers currently contribute about 3% of federal income t

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FreeSpeech

Tennessee Man Settles for $835K After Jail Over Charlie Kirk Post

Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old retired police officer from Tennessee, has won an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. According to multiple reports, while many people across the U.S. lost their

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Legislation

House Passes Housing Affordability Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill on Wednesday, aiming to address the nation's housing crisis by encouraging homebuilding and limiting corporate landlords' ability to buy more than 350 houses. The bill passed with an overwhelming vote of 396 to 13. The

Yesterday 2:46 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Barney Frank, Trailblazer for LGBTQ+ Rights & Wall Street Reform, Dies at 86

Barney Frank, a pioneering congressman known for his work on financial reform and LGBTQ+ rights, died at age 86. He passed away Tuesday night at his home in Ogunquit, Maine after entering hospice care for congestive heart failure. Frank served as the U.S. Representative from Massachusetts's 4th cong

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Corruption

Spain Investigates Former PM Zapatero in Airline Bailout Probe

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under criminal investigation for alleged influence peddling related to a €53 million ($62 million) government bailout of Plus Ultra airline during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Court in Madrid has summoned him to testify on June 2 a

Yesterday 7:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Bolivia's Paz to Reshuffle Cabinet Amid Nationwide Protests

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz announced he will reshuffle his cabinet amid nationwide protests calling for his resignation. The unrest, led by labor unions, miners, and supporters of former president Evo Morales, has caused widespread blockades that have emptied markets and depleted hospital oxyge

Yesterday 3:15 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Bob Brooks Wins Dem Primary in Key Pennsylvania District

Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, setting up a general election challenge against Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie according to CBS News. As reported by multiple outlets, Brooks defeated Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine to

May 19, 11:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Progressive Chris Rabb Wins Pennsylvania Primary

Chris Rabb has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, securing a significant victory for progressives in the upcoming midterms. According to multiple reports, Rabb defeated more moderate candidates Sharif Street and Ala Stanford in a district that supports Democrat

May 19, 11:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Democrats Eye 2028 Race as Shapiro Leads in Pennsylvania

Democratic contenders are already positioning themselves for a potential 2028 presidential run, signaling an open race with no clear party standard-bearer to succeed Republican President Donald Trump. Governors and senators from across the country are fanning out to traditional early-voting states,

May 19, 9:45 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Vance Defends Trump Policies on Iran War

Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans during a White House briefing that the ongoing war with Iran will not become a 'forever war.' Speaking in place of press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave, Vance defended President Donald Trump's policies amid growing speculation about

May 19, 9:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Admin to Admit 17,500 White Afrikaners as Refugees

The Trump administration announced plans to admit up to 17,500 white Afrikaners as refugees by the end of the fiscal year in September. According to a State Department notice sent to Congress and obtained by multiple outlets including AP News and The Guardian, this decision is based on claims that '

May 19, 7:33 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

25 States Sue Over Trump Student Loan Caps

Queen Elizabeth Pushed Andrew for Trade Envoy Role