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Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Revealed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide who revealed President Richard Nixon's secret taping system during the Watergate scandal, has died at age 99. His testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities in 1973 led to a series of events that culminated in N

Mar 9, 6:43 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

7 articles from 7 publishers

PoliticsLegislation

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves GOP

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California has announced he is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent but will continue caucusing with Republicans for administrative purposes like committee assignments. This move reduces Speaker Mike Johnson's already slim House majority from one vote to zero.

Mar 9, 4:57 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Madlanga Commission Rules on Carrim's Testimony

Businessman Suleiman Carrim testified publicly at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after his request for an in-camera hearing was dismissed. The commission ruled that it could provide adequate protection without the need for a closed session. The ruling came despite Carrim's claims of security ris

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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HumanRights

Australia Grants Asylum to Seven Iranian Women’s Soccer Players

Australia has granted asylum to seven members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team after they sought protection due to safety concerns upon returning home amid ongoing conflict. The players and staff were transported by police from their hotel on the Gold Coast to a safe location where Home Affair

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

FBI Subpoenas Arizona Senate for 2020 Election Records

A federal grand jury has issued a subpoena to the Arizona State Senate for records related to its widely criticized review of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County. Senate President Warren Petersen confirmed on Monday that the legislature had received and complied with the subpoena. Petersen

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

Mariachi Musicians Released After ICE Detention Sparks Outcry

The detention of three young mariachi musicians by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers from both parties calling for their release. Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, 14, Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar, 12, and their parents were detained on February 25 at the Dil

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Hillsborough Survivors Condemn Grok AI Posts

Hillsborough survivors and relatives have expressed anger and disgust after the Grok AI chatbot , integrated into the X social media app, posted deeply offensive slurs about the Hillsborough tragedy. The comments were generated in response to a request from an anonymous user asking for a 'vulgar pos

Mar 9, 2:06 PM ET·3 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

DHS Shutdown Causes Airport Delays

A partial government shutdown has resulted in significant delays at airport security checkpoints across the United States as Spring Break travel begins. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is currently unfunded due to a congress

Mar 9, 12:37 PM ET·2 min read

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LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Obama Presidential Center Set for Juneteenth Opening

The Obama Presidential Center is set to open on Juneteenth , June 19, with a dedication ceremony scheduled for June 18 in Chicago's Jackson Park. The announcement came from former President Barack Obama and the Obama Foundation. The center will feature a world-class museum, an interactive replica

Mar 9, 12:37 PM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

Gerry Adams Faces Civil Trial Over IRA Bombings

Gerry Adams, the former president of Sinn Fein, is facing a civil trial in London over his alleged involvement in IRA bombings during the Troubles. The case, brought by three victims of separate bombings in 1973 and 1996, aims to establish Adams' liability for decisions made by the Provisional IRA.

Mar 9, 11:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

NTSB Member Fired by White House Over Misconduct Allegations

Todd Inman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), was fired by the Trump administration without explanation. According to multiple sources, Inman received notice on Friday from the White House personnel office that his position was terminated effective immediately. The White H

Mar 9, 9:36 AM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Legislation

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Faces Mass Corruption Trial

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu began standing trial on Monday alongside more than 400 other defendants accused of widespread corruption, a case critics view as a politically motivated effort against Turkey's main opposition party. The jailed mayor faces over 140 charges including establishing the “İm

Mar 9, 6:09 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

61st Anniversary of Selma's Bloody Sunday Highlights Concerns Over Voting Rights

Thousands gathered in Selma, Alabama, this weekend to commemorate the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, amid growing concerns about the future of voting rights. The March 7, 1965, violence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge shocked the nation and helped spur passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act. The

Mar 8, 9:15 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Footage During Coverage of Trump's Attendance at Dignified Transfer Ceremony

Fox News has apologized for airing old footage during its coverage of President Donald Trump's attendance at a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war. The network admitted to showing video from an earlier event where Trump was not wearing a hat, instead of the ac

Mar 8, 9:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Blocks Legislation Until Senate Passes Voter ID Bill

President Donald Trump has announced he will not sign any legislation until the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a controversial voter ID bill. The act aims to change voting requirements ahead of the midterm elections and has garnered wide support among Repu

Mar 8, 7:27 PM ET·4 min read

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DiplomacyCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Meets Defense Executives as U.S. Accelerates Weapons Production Amid Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump met with executives from major defense contractors on Friday to discuss accelerating weapons production amid ongoing military operations against Iran. According to multiple reports, the meeting included CEOs from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX Corporation, Boeing, Hone

Mar 8, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Bill Maher Tests Adam Schiff on Presidential War Powers During 'Real Time' Segment

Senator Adam Schiff found himself in an awkward position during a recent appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, where he was presented with a quote about presidential war powers that he initially thought was from President Trump's administration but actually came from the Obama era. The segment

Mar 8, 11:34 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Helen Zille Pledges Private Sector Partnerships to Address Johannesburg's Water Crisis

Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate Helen Zille has pledged to involve the private sector in repairing Johannesburg’s crumbling water infrastructure if elected. Speaking at a rally at Johannesburg City Hall, Zille announced that addressing the water crisis would be her top priority. The ci

Mar 8, 9:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Foreign Secretary Defends Starmer’s Stance on Iran Strikes Amid Trump and Blair Criticism

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision not to support the initial US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, emphasizing that Britain must learn from past mistakes such as the Iraq War. This comes amid criticism from former Prime Minister Tony Blair and US Preside

Mar 8, 8:17 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Rastriya Swatantra Party Secures Landslide Victory in Nepal's Parliamentary Election

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by ex-rapper Balendra Shah, has secured a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary election. With results published Sunday morning by Nepal's Election Commission, the RSP won 122 of 165 directly elected seats and leads in three more constituencies. The party

Mar 8, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Vows to Address Cuba at Shield of Americas Summit

President Donald Trump pledged to address Cuba's government during the Shield of the Americas Summit, held at his Miami golf resort. According to multiple reports, he vowed to 'take care of Cuba' in response to requests from several Latin American leaders attending the event. The summit was attended

Mar 7, 10:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

A federal judge ruled on Saturday that Kari Lake , President Donald Trump’s appointee to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), unlawfully ran the agency and voided mass layoffs at Voice of America (VOA). The ruling is a significant setback to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle

Mar 7, 10:46 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

A plaque honoring police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack has been installed after a three-year delay. The plaque is located on the Senate side of a hallway near where some of the worst fighting occurred that day. The inscription reads: "On behalf of a grateful Cong

Mar 7, 5:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

President Donald Trump convened a gathering of Latin American leaders at his Miami-area golf club on Saturday to discuss regional interests and announce what he called an Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition. The summit, dubbed the “Shield of the Americas,” brought together leaders from Argentina, Boli

Mar 7, 3:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Revealed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves GOP

Madlanga Commission Rules on Carrim's Testimony

Australia Grants Asylum to Seven Iranian Women’s Soccer Players

FBI Subpoenas Arizona Senate for 2020 Election Records

Mariachi Musicians Released After ICE Detention Sparks Outcry

Hillsborough Survivors Condemn Grok AI Posts

DHS Shutdown Causes Airport Delays

Obama Presidential Center Set for Juneteenth Opening

Gerry Adams Faces Civil Trial Over IRA Bombings

NTSB Member Fired by White House Over Misconduct Allegations

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Faces Mass Corruption Trial

61st Anniversary of Selma's Bloody Sunday Highlights Concerns Over Voting Rights

Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Footage During Coverage of Trump's Attendance at Dignified Transfer Ceremony

Trump Blocks Legislation Until Senate Passes Voter ID Bill

Trump Meets Defense Executives as U.S. Accelerates Weapons Production Amid Iran Conflict

Bill Maher Tests Adam Schiff on Presidential War Powers During 'Real Time' Segment

Helen Zille Pledges Private Sector Partnerships to Address Johannesburg's Water Crisis

UK Foreign Secretary Defends Starmer’s Stance on Iran Strikes Amid Trump and Blair Criticism

Rastriya Swatantra Party Secures Landslide Victory in Nepal's Parliamentary Election

Trump Vows to Address Cuba at Shield of Americas Summit

Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

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Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Revealed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves GOP

Madlanga Commission Rules on Carrim's Testimony

Australia Grants Asylum to Seven Iranian Women’s Soccer Players

FBI Subpoenas Arizona Senate for 2020 Election Records

Mariachi Musicians Released After ICE Detention Sparks Outcry

Hillsborough Survivors Condemn Grok AI Posts

DHS Shutdown Causes Airport Delays

Obama Presidential Center Set for Juneteenth Opening

Gerry Adams Faces Civil Trial Over IRA Bombings

NTSB Member Fired by White House Over Misconduct Allegations

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Faces Mass Corruption Trial

61st Anniversary of Selma's Bloody Sunday Highlights Concerns Over Voting Rights

Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Footage During Coverage of Trump's Attendance at Dignified Transfer Ceremony

Trump Blocks Legislation Until Senate Passes Voter ID Bill

Trump Meets Defense Executives as U.S. Accelerates Weapons Production Amid Iran Conflict

Bill Maher Tests Adam Schiff on Presidential War Powers During 'Real Time' Segment

Helen Zille Pledges Private Sector Partnerships to Address Johannesburg's Water Crisis

UK Foreign Secretary Defends Starmer’s Stance on Iran Strikes Amid Trump and Blair Criticism

Rastriya Swatantra Party Secures Landslide Victory in Nepal's Parliamentary Election

Trump Vows to Address Cuba at Shield of Americas Summit

Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

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