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ICE Extends No-Bid Contract for Texas Detention Center

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended its no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to operate Camp East Montana, a major detention center in El Paso, Texas, through September 30, 2027. The extension comes despite widespread calls for the facility's closure due to reported hum

Jul 28, 1:56 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

US Walks Out of UN Meeting Over France's Human Rights Criticism

The U.S. delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday as France criticized America's human rights record under President Donald Trump. The walkout occurred during remarks by French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont, following France's condemnation of the U.S. for voting aga

Jul 28, 12:12 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Trump Eulogizes Graham as 'Legend' in Capitol Memorial

Sen. Lindsey Graham's remains arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, marking the beginning of memorial services across Washington, D.C., following his sudden death at age 71 due to an aortic tear caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The funeral service at Washington Nat

Jul 28, 10:30 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Elections

Talarico Leads Paxton by 5 Points in Texas Senate Race Poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, is facing allegations of voter fraud from his Democratic rival, State Rep. James Talarico. According to reports from ProPublica and The Texas Tribune , Paxton voted in six elections using an address where he no longer resided

Jul 28, 6:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Poll Shows Low U.S. Support for Iran War

Only one in three Americans support the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll . The survey results mark the lowest level of public approval since the war began five months ago. Most respondents expressed uncertainty about President Donald Trump's objectives for U.S. military

Jul 27, 8:57 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

DOJ Drops Charges Against Labor Leader Huerta

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed charges against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West. According to multiple reports, prosecutors filed a motion on Monday to drop the case with prejudice, meaning charges cannot be brought again. Th

Jul 27, 5:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Promotes Tariffs in Michigan Amid Economic Concerns

President Donald Trump visited General Motors' Milford Proving Ground in suburban Detroit on Monday to promote his economic policies and defend sweeping tariffs ahead of the midterm elections. According to multiple outlets, he highlighted manufacturing job growth and foreign investment under his adm

Jul 27, 3:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Comey Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump 'Seashell' Threat Case

Former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to dismiss an indictment alleging he threatened President Donald Trump's life through an Instagram post. The post featured seashells arranged in the numbers '86 47'. According to multiple reports, Comey's lawyers argue that the post was prote

Jul 27, 3:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

McConnell Remains in Rehab; Kentucky Governor Demands Update

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation more than six weeks after being hospitalized following a fall at his home on June 14. According to statements from his office and the congressional Office of the Attending Physician, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is not yet medic

Jul 27, 3:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Racism

Court Rejects Hanson's Appeal in Racial Discrimination Case

An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal by right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against Muslim senator Mehreen Faruqi. The three-judge panel of the Full Federal Court unanimously upheld a 2024 decision, finding that Hanson's comment—telling F

Jul 27, 10:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

ICE Preparing to Deport Haitians as TPS Ends

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to escalate operations to arrest and deport Haitian migrants as more than 300,000 prepare to lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). According to reports from Fox News and CBS News, these expanded operations could start as early as thi

Jul 27, 8:23 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Hernández Returns to Honduras After Trump Pardon

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández returned to Honduras on Sunday after receiving a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump for his drug-trafficking conviction. Hernández, who served as president from 2014 to 2022, was extradited to the United States in 2022 and sentenced to 45 years i

Jul 26, 8:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Pressure Amid Financial Struggles

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), is facing significant pressure as financial struggles and internal turmoil within the party intensify. According to multiple reports, Martin has alienated key figures in the Democratic Party due to weak fundraising efforts and poor manage

Jul 26, 8:31 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Burnham Vows to Disagree with Trump if Needed

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated he will publicly disagree with U.S. President Donald Trump if necessary to defend Britain's national interests, according to multiple reports. In his first major interview since taking office, Burnham emphasized that he would not hesitate to voice differing

Jul 26, 9:01 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Court Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Order in 23 States

The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected President Donald Trump's request to implement an executive order tightening mail-in voting rules in 23 Democratic-led states ahead of the November elections. The Boston-based court upheld a lower-court injunction secured by several Democratic-led stat

Jul 25, 4:47 PM ET·2 min read

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MediaCONFLICTING REPORTS

Vega Accuses CBS of Pressuring for Political Bias

Former 60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega accused CBS News executives of pressuring her to incorporate political bias into segments during an interview at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ annual conference. According to The Guardian and HuffPost, Vega made these remarks while spe

Jul 25, 3:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Milei Tours Latin America Amid Far-Right Alliances

Argentine President Javier Milei begins a tour of Latin America this weekend, meeting with far-right leaders across the region. His first stop is Brazil to support Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The self-described libertarian will also a

Jul 25, 6:25 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate

Maine Democrats have nominated Troy Jackson , a former state Senate president and logger, as their U.S. Senate candidate for November's midterm election. Jackson secured the nomination after his primary rivals dropped out following his decisive showing in the state party's delegate selection process

Jul 25, 6:25 AM ET·3 min read

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Government

Burnham Opens 'No 10 North' in Manchester

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened 'No 10 North,' a temporary office in Manchester, marking a significant step in his plan to decentralize power and drive economic growth across the UK. The move is part of Burnham's broader strategy to spread decision-making beyond London, aiming to addr

Jul 24, 8:31 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Trump Attends Rescheduled WHCD After April Shooting

President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, three months after an armed assailant disrupted the original event in April. The dinner was moved to the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington D.C., with heightened security measures and a smaller guest

Jul 24, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Texas Court Overturns Injunction Against Midwife's Clinics

A Texas state appeals court ruled on Thursday that Attorney General Ken Paxton did not present sufficient evidence to support claims that Houston midwife Maria Margarita Rojas violated the state’s abortion ban. The ruling overturned an injunction that had shut down three clinics owned by Rojas, acco

Jul 24, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

DNC Panel Recommends South Carolina for First 2028 Primary

The Democratic National Committee's Rules & Bylaws Panel voted on Friday to recommend South Carolina as the first state in the 2028 presidential primary lineup. The decision, which pits Black and Latino communities against each other, is expected to be finalized at a full party meeting in Austin, Te

Jul 24, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Impeachment

Court Halts Ramaphosa Impeachment Hearings

The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim interdict halting parliament’s impeachment inquiry pending a review application challenging the legality of an independent panel report. The court's decision temporarily pauses public hearings but allows preparatory work to

Jul 24, 12:31 PM ET·6 min read

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Elections

AI Data Centers Spark Backlash in Rural Texas

Rural Texas is experiencing a political upheaval driven by the rapid expansion of AI-powered data centers. As reported by PBS , Los Angeles Times , and CBS News , these energy-intensive facilities are sparking concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, and loss of farmland. The issue has g

Jul 24, 12:31 PM ET·1 min read

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ICE Extends No-Bid Contract for Texas Detention Center

US Walks Out of UN Meeting Over France's Human Rights Criticism

Trump Eulogizes Graham as 'Legend' in Capitol Memorial

Talarico Leads Paxton by 5 Points in Texas Senate Race Poll

Poll Shows Low U.S. Support for Iran War

DOJ Drops Charges Against Labor Leader Huerta

Trump Promotes Tariffs in Michigan Amid Economic Concerns

Comey Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump 'Seashell' Threat Case

McConnell Remains in Rehab; Kentucky Governor Demands Update

Court Rejects Hanson's Appeal in Racial Discrimination Case

ICE Preparing to Deport Haitians as TPS Ends

Hernández Returns to Honduras After Trump Pardon

DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Pressure Amid Financial Struggles

Burnham Vows to Disagree with Trump if Needed

Court Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Order in 23 States

Vega Accuses CBS of Pressuring for Political Bias

Milei Tours Latin America Amid Far-Right Alliances

Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate

Burnham Opens 'No 10 North' in Manchester

Trump Attends Rescheduled WHCD After April Shooting

Texas Court Overturns Injunction Against Midwife's Clinics

DNC Panel Recommends South Carolina for First 2028 Primary

Court Halts Ramaphosa Impeachment Hearings

AI Data Centers Spark Backlash in Rural Texas

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ICE Extends No-Bid Contract for Texas Detention Center

US Walks Out of UN Meeting Over France's Human Rights Criticism

Trump Eulogizes Graham as 'Legend' in Capitol Memorial

Talarico Leads Paxton by 5 Points in Texas Senate Race Poll

Poll Shows Low U.S. Support for Iran War

DOJ Drops Charges Against Labor Leader Huerta

Trump Promotes Tariffs in Michigan Amid Economic Concerns

Comey Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump 'Seashell' Threat Case

McConnell Remains in Rehab; Kentucky Governor Demands Update

Court Rejects Hanson's Appeal in Racial Discrimination Case

ICE Preparing to Deport Haitians as TPS Ends

Hernández Returns to Honduras After Trump Pardon

DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Pressure Amid Financial Struggles

Burnham Vows to Disagree with Trump if Needed

Court Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Order in 23 States

Vega Accuses CBS of Pressuring for Political Bias

Milei Tours Latin America Amid Far-Right Alliances

Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate

Burnham Opens 'No 10 North' in Manchester

Trump Attends Rescheduled WHCD After April Shooting

Texas Court Overturns Injunction Against Midwife's Clinics

DNC Panel Recommends South Carolina for First 2028 Primary

Court Halts Ramaphosa Impeachment Hearings

AI Data Centers Spark Backlash in Rural Texas

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