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Powell Warns Against Politicizing Fed Independence

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that politicizing independent institutions like the central bank could erode public trust during his acceptance speech for the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, according to multiple reports. The award was given at the John F. Kennedy Preside

Jun 1, 1:26 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

Schumer Backs Platner Amid Scandals

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reaffirmed his support for Graham Platner in Maine's Senate race despite recent controversies involving sexually explicit messages sent by Platner to other women while married. According to multiple reports, Schumer met with Platner and stated, ' We are going to

May 31, 2:35 PM ET Est. Read: 5 Mins

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PoliticsImmigration

ACLU Sues Over Conditions at Largest US Immigration Detention Center

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over alleged human rights abuses at Camp East Montana, the largest immigration detention center in the United States. Located on Fort Bliss military base near E

May 31, 4:21 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

Trump Proposes MAGA Rally After Artists Drop Out of Fair

President Donald Trump has suggested replacing part of the Great American State Fair with a MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN rally after several musical guests withdrew from the event. The fair, organized by Freedom 250 and set to celebrate America's 250th anniversary from June 24 to July 10, 2026, has face

May 30, 11:24 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Chicago Mayor Johnson Meets Pope Leo XIV on Social Justice

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, discussing social justice and immigration issues. The meeting included a 46-member delegation from Chicago who presented gifts to the pontiff. The mayor shared that their conversation encompassed various topics, including

May 30, 11:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Appeals Order on Tariff Refunds

The Trump administration announced plans to appeal a federal judge's order allowing all companies that paid invalidated tariffs to seek refunds. This move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from

May 30, 8:08 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DOJ Seeks Recusal of Judge in Georgia Voter Records Case

The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal judge, Eleanor Ross, to step aside from hearing its bid to force the state of Georgia to turn over a copy of its non-public voter registration list after she was linked to a judicial misconduct case. According to Reuters and CNBC, the DOJ filed the

May 30, 2:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Hegseth Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to increase their defense spending during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, warning of China's growing military power but emphasizing areas of potential cooperation. According to multiple reports, Hegseth urged a network of self-reliant

May 29, 11:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Extends TPS for Lebanese Amid Conflict

The Trump administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 11,000 Lebanese nationals living in the U.S., allowing them to stay and work legally through November. The extension comes amid ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. Accor

May 29, 7:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Rep. Wilson to Retire After Eight Terms

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced on Friday that she will not seek reelection after serving eight terms in the House of Representatives, according to The Miami Herald , CBS News , and Fox News . The decision comes following weeks of speculation about her future in Congress. Wilson, 83, told T

May 29, 5:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Judge Blocks Trump's Name on Kennedy Center

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that President Donald Trump cannot add his name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, blocking a planned two-year closure of the venue for renovations. The judge stated in his decision that only Congress can change the center's name. The

May 29, 5:51 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Former Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Li Wang , 56, pleaded guilty Friday to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. She admitted sharing pro-Beijing content without notifying U.S. authorities between late 2020 and 2022. The conduct occurred before her election to the Arcadia City Council in Nov

May 29, 5:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Unlocks €16.4 Billion for Hungary After Magyar's Reforms

The European Union has released approximately €16.4 billion in frozen funds for Hungary following rapid reforms enacted by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The agreement was announced during a media briefing in Brussels by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, signaling Brussels' embra

May 29, 3:42 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Colombia Election Heads to Runoff: De la Espriella vs Cepeda

Colombia's presidential election will proceed to a runoff between right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Iván Cepeda after neither candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the first round. With nearly all ballots counted, De la Espriella led with around 43-44% , while C

May 29, 3:42 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Louisiana GOP Passes Map Eliminating Majority-Black District

Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held majority-Black seat, boosting their chances in November's midterm elections. The state Senate passed the bill along party lines after it cleared the House earlier this week. The map reconfigures the state’s s

May 29, 3:42 PM ET·3 min read

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Legal

Federal Judge Upholds Nitrogen Gas Executions

A federal judge ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate’s claim that it causes excessive suffering. According to Los Angeles Times , U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks wrote that while death by nitrogen

May 29, 1:26 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Bass Advances to LA Runoff Against Pratt or Raman

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a November runoff election after failing to secure a majority in Tuesday's primary, according to multiple reports. She will face either Councilmember Nithya Raman or reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, with partial returns initially placing Pratt in sec

May 29, 1:26 PM ET·3 min read

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Protests

Springsteen Announces Protest Festival in D.C.

Bruce Springsteen announced a protest festival set for October 3rd in Maryland ahead of the midterm elections. The event, titled Power to the People , will feature performances from Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Joan Baez, and others. Springsteen made the announcement during a concer

May 29, 11:16 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Lula Condemns US Terror Designation for Brazil Gangs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly condemned a US decision to designate two of the country’s largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV), as terrorist organizations. According to multiple reports, Lula criticized the move as undue interference

May 29, 9:12 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Bondi Defends Epstein Files Handling Amid Criticism

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on May 29, 2024, regarding her handling of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door, transcribed interview followed criticism from survivors and Democrats who allege that Bondi expose

May 29, 5:15 AM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Trump Refiles $10B Suit Against WSJ Over Epstein Reporting

President Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal , its owner Rupert Murdoch, and two reporters over an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The suit alleges that the newspaper's reporting on a birthday letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein in 20

May 28, 8:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

ABC Files Early License Renewals Under Protest

Walt Disney Co.'s ABC has filed early renewal applications with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) “under protest” following an order mandating a years-early review of its eight television station licenses. The network's applications were submitted ahead of a Thursday deadline, with Disney'

May 28, 8:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has definitively ruled out running for president in 2028, putting to rest speculation about her political future. The announcement came during an interview with Fox 2 Detroit at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday. Whitmer stated, "I think there will be a ro

May 28, 6:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DOJ Sues Four States Over Undercover License Plates for ICE

The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon , and Washington for refusing to issue undercover license plates to federal agents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argues that these states are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that impede law enforcement and thr

May 28, 6:34 PM ET·2 min read

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