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Progressives Gain Ground in Colorado Primaries

Progressive candidates gained significant ground in Colorado's Democratic primaries on Tuesday, marking another wave of victories for left-leaning challengers across the country. The most notable win came from Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist and political newcomer, who defeated longt

Jun 30, 7:25 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

22 articles from 10 publishers

PoliticsGovernment

Trump Nominates Sonderling as Labor Secretary

President Donald Trump has nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanently fill the role, a position he has held since April following the resignation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The nomination was announced on Monday via a statement from Trump on Truth Social, describing Sonderling as

Jun 30, 2:26 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

New Caledonia Election Leaves No Clear Majority

New Caledonia's provincial elections have resulted in a fragmented legislature, with no clear majority emerging for either the pro-independence or anti-independence factions. According to final results published by the High Commission and reported by Reuters , Sonia Backes' loyalist alliance, Les Lo

Jun 30, 12:49 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Supreme Court Limits Geofence Warrants

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement's use of geofence warrants requires privacy protections under the Fourth Amendment, limiting police access to cellphone data in criminal investigations. In a 6-3 decision , the justices held that location information from cellphones is personal and p

Jun 29, 7:32 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Senate Clears Gallego of Ethics Violations

The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., involving allegations of campaign finance violations and potential sexual misconduct. According to multiple reports, the committee found no evidence that Gallego's actions violated federal law, Senate rules, o

Jun 29, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Milei Reshuffles Cabinet After Adorni's Resignation

Argentine President Javier Milei reshuffled his Cabinet after Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni resigned amid a judicial investigation into alleged illicit enrichment and concealment of assets. The resignation follows months of political pressure on the government, with Adorni's situation overshadowing m

Jun 29, 2:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

UC Berkeley Launches Pelosi Institute for Democracy

UC Berkeley is set to launch the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy , a nonpartisan academic institute dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, will co-teach a course on Congress at the

Jun 29, 2:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power to Fire Agency Chiefs

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that presidents can fire members of independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) without cause, overturning a 91-year-old precedent in a 6-3 decision . The court found that President Trump's March 2025 firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter wa

Jun 29, 12:14 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Upholds Mail Ballots Law; Strikes Down Campaign Spending Limits

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two significant rulings this week that will impact elections and political financing across the country. In a 5-4 decision , the court upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. Justice Amy Coney Barr

Jun 29, 10:20 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear President Donald Trump's appeal of a $5 million verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll and later defaming her. The ruling confirms Trump's liability in the case, which stemmed from allegations that he raped Carroll

Jun 29, 10:20 AM ET·3 min read

25 articles from 14 publishers

Government

Trump Unveils New Passport with His Image

President Donald Trump unveiled a new U.S. passport design featuring his portrait leaning over the Resolute desk in the Oval Office, surrounded by text from the Declaration of Independence. The limited-edition passport will be available starting July 6 at the Washington Passport Agency to commemorat

Jun 29, 4:42 AM ET·1 min read

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Government

Uganda's Military Chief Shuts Down Major Media Outlets

Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of two major media outlets in Uganda on Sunday. Armed personnel were deployed at Nation Media Group (NMG) headquarters in Kampala, where both The Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda , owned by NMG, were shut down. Kainerugaba stated

Jun 29, 1:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Sen. Chris Coons Injured in Sussex County Crash

Senator Chris Coons , a Democrat representing Delaware, was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred when a driver experienced a medical issue and collided with several cars, including the one in which Coons was a passenger. The senator was transported to Beebe Hos

Jun 28, 8:40 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Prince Harry to Visit UK Without Family Amid Security Concerns

Prince Harry will travel to the UK without his wife Meghan Markle and their two children due to ongoing security concerns. The visit was intended to include events related to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, which he founded for injured military personnel. The Duke of Sussex's request for taxpaye

Jun 28, 8:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Biden Criticizes Trump Over Renovations

Former President Joe Biden criticized his successor, Donald Trump, during a speech at a Maryland Democratic Party event on Saturday night. According to multiple reports, Biden called Trump 'a loser' and accused him of vanity projects, including the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Jun 28, 6:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Burnham to Become UK PM, Vows Power Devolution

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister on July 20, replacing Keir Starmer. In a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester on June 24, 2024, Burnham outlined his vision to shift power from London to regional areas through significant devolution. He vowed 'the biggest rebalancin

Jun 28, 6:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Maher Says Democratic Shift Could Make His Vote 'In Play'

Bill Maher has indicated that his political leanings may shift toward the Republican Party in future elections due to what he perceives as radical shifts within the Democratic Party. During an appearance by Vice President JD Vance on Real Time with Bill Maher , the comedian expressed concerns about

Jun 28, 1:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Letlow Wins Louisiana GOP Senate Nomination

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Saturday, delivering another victory for President Donald Trump, who has sought to replace Republicans who cross him with hand-picked loyalists. The victory caps Trump's primary efforts to unseat Republicans who have not

Jun 27, 10:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Alaska Court Allows Same-Name Challenger to Dan Sullivan

An Alaska judge has ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan can challenge Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan in the August primary, overturning an earlier disqualification by state elections officials. The state Supreme Court upheld this decision on Monday, directing the Division of Elections to include him o

Jun 27, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

10 articles from 8 publishers

Protests

Vucic Resigns Amid Protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation within weeks during a pro-government rally in downtown Belgrade on Saturday, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections. The move follows months of youth-led protests against his increasingly autocratic rule. The ann

Jun 27, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Nominates Schroyer as ICE Director

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine with over 29 years of law enforcement experience, as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) . According to multiple reports, Schroyer curren

Jun 27, 5:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights in Key Rulings

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings on Thursday, further expanding the Constitution's Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. In a 6-3 decision, the court struck down a Hawaii law that required gun owners to obtain permission before bringing handguns onto private property open to t

Jun 27, 7:05 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Warren Criticizes Trump Over Housing Bill

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has sharply criticized President Donald Trump for his decision to delay signing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing housing affordability. According to multiple reports, Warren expressed bewilderment and frustration over Tru

Jun 26, 8:57 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

DNC Hosts Events on Affordability Amid Economic Concerns

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host hundreds of community events nationwide this weekend to address affordability concerns under President Donald Trump's administration. These events include school supply giveaways, food bank drives, neighborhood door knockings, and organizer trainings

Jun 26, 8:57 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Progressives Gain Ground in Colorado Primaries

Trump Nominates Sonderling as Labor Secretary