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FBI Denies Probe Into Atlantic Reporter Over Patel Story

The FBI has denied reports that it is investigating Atlantic journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick over her story detailing alleged misconduct by former FBI Director Kash Patel. According to MS NOW, the FBI launched a criminal leak investigation focusing on Fitzpatrick after her report cited multiple anonymo

May 6, 4:52 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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FBI Searches Virginia Senator's Office in Corruption Probe

The FBI conducted court-authorized searches of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas's office and nearby cannabis business on Wednesday as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Federal agents executed search warrants at 10 locations associated with Lucas in Portsmouth, Virginia, including her d

May 6, 2:42 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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ADL Report Shows Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a 33% decline in antisemitic incidents nationwide in 2025, marking the first drop in five years. However, the total of 6,274 incidents remains considerably higher than pre-October 7, 2023 levels according to multiple reports. New York and California were amo

May 6, 2:42 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Taxation

Griffin Criticizes NYC Mayor Over Luxury Tax Video

Ken Griffin, billionaire founder of hedge fund Citadel, has criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a video promoting a new tax on luxury properties. The video was filmed outside Griffin's $238 million penthouse at 220 Central Park South and singled him out by name as an example of the wea

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Merrin Wins GOP Primary in Ohio's Redrawn 9th District

Derek Merrin won the Republican primary in Ohio's newly redrawn 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November. According to CBS News and Fox News, this victory positions Merrin for one of the most contested House races of the year. The d

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Senate Republicans Propose $1B for Trump Ballroom Security

Senate Republicans have proposed allocating $1 billion in taxpayer funding for security enhancements related to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project. This allocation is part of a broader $72 billion reconciliation package that also provides resources for immigration enforcement agen

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·3 min read

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Government

Obama Criticizes Justice System Politicization in Colbert Interview

Former President Barack Obama raised concerns about the politicization of the criminal justice system during an interview with Stephen Colbert that aired on Tuesday night. According to multiple reports, Obama did not mention President Trump by name but expressed worries about using executive powers

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties Amid Calls for Resignation

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday regarding his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door deposition, part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's connections, followed revelations that Lutnick contin

May 6, 7:53 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year Amid Trump Feud

Pope Leo XIV marks his first year as pontiff on Friday, May 9th, amid growing tensions with President Donald Trump and increasing global responsibilities. The first American pope has drawn both praise for his pastoral approach and criticism from conservative U.S. Catholics. The Vatican reported t

May 6, 5:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

MAHA Voters Prioritize Affordability in Midterms

Affordability has emerged as the top health priority for voters who identify with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, according to a new poll conducted by KFF, a nonpartisan health research organization. The survey found that lowering costs will have a "major impact" on voting decisions

May 6, 5:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump-Backed Candidates Win Indiana GOP Primaries

In a decisive show of force, Donald Trump's endorsed primary challengers won five of seven Republican state Senate races in Indiana on Tuesday. The victories came at the expense of incumbent senators who opposed Trump's redistricting efforts, highlighting his enduring influence over the GOP and sett

May 5, 11:52 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Democrat Greene Wins Michigan Senate Special Election

Democrat Chedrick Greene won the special election for Michigan Senate's 35th District on Tuesday, according to projections from CBS News and The Guardian. The race was called just before 11 p.m., with over 60% of the votes counted. The victory keeps Democrats in control of the state Senate through t

May 5, 11:52 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Primary

Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in Tuesday's primary election. According to BBC , CBS News , and Fox News , he defeated Casey Putsch, a car designer with an automotive-themed YouTube channel, and Heather Hill, who was disqualified from the race due to state law di

May 5, 9:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Education

Trump Revives Presidential Fitness Award for Schools

President Donald Trump has revived the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, reinstating an annual fitness test for U.S. schools that was phased out under President Barack Obama. According to PBS , Trump signed an executive order last summer to reestablish the fitness test, which was created in the 1

May 5, 5:42 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

EEOC Sues NYT Over Alleged Bias in Promotion

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times , alleging that the newspaper discriminated against a white male employee by passing him over for promotion due to his race or sex. According to the complaint, the employee believed he was significan

May 5, 5:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

DOJ Seeks Fulton County Election Workers' Data

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a grand jury subpoena seeking the names, positions, residential addresses, email addresses, and personal telephone numbers of every person who worked in the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County. According to multiple reports, lawyers for Fulton County f

May 5, 3:11 PM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 7 publishers

Diplomacy

Lula Meets Trump to Discuss Tariffs, Crime

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss trade tariffs, organized crime cooperation, and access to Brazil's rare earth minerals. The meeting comes amid a complex diplomatic relationship marked by past tensions over tariffs and p

May 5, 3:11 PM ET·2 min read

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MediaMIXED REPORTS

CBS Cancels Colbert's 'Late Show' After 11 Seasons

'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' aired its final episode on May 21, concluding an 11-season run after CBS announced the cancellation last year. According to multiple reports, CBS cited financial reasons as the primary factor for ending the program despite it being the top-rated late-night talk s

May 5, 3:11 PM ET·4 min read

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Government

Carney Appoints Arbour as Canada's Governor General

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, according to multiple reports. The appointment was announced on Tuesday in Ottawa. The role of the governor general is largely ceremonial but includes constitutional duties such as

May 5, 1:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Education Dept Probes Smith College Over Trans Women Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Smith College for admitting transgender women, according to multiple reports. The probe focuses on whether the Massachusetts-based institution violated Title IX by allowing 'biological males' into women-only spaces such as dormitori

May 5, 10:52 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Romanian PM Bolojan Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was removed from office in a no-confidence vote, with 281 MPs voting against his government. The left-wing Social Democrats (PSD), the largest party in parliament, abandoned Bolojan's four-party coalition last month and joined forces with the far-right Alliance f

May 5, 10:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Opposition Leaders Quit Nigeria Alliance

Two prominent Nigerian opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have left their coalition in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), potentially weakening the challenge to President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. According to TimesLIVE and Reute

May 5, 10:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Referendum

Alberta Separatists Submit Petition for Independence Referendum

Alberta separatists have formally submitted a petition with over 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on the province's potential separation from Canada. According to BBC , this exceeds the required threshold of 178,000 signatures (10% of eligible voters) needed for the provincial government t

May 5, 8:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump's Social Media Posts Used in Court Against His Policies

President Donald Trump's frequent social media posts are providing a wealth of evidence for lawyers challenging his administration's actions in court. In at least a dozen cases out of hundreds filed, judges have pointed to these posts and those from senior officials in rulings against the government

May 5, 6:43 AM ET·2 min read

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FBI Denies Probe Into Atlantic Reporter Over Patel Story

FBI Searches Virginia Senator's Office in Corruption Probe

ADL Report Shows Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents

Griffin Criticizes NYC Mayor Over Luxury Tax Video

Merrin Wins GOP Primary in Ohio's Redrawn 9th District

Senate Republicans Propose $1B for Trump Ballroom Security

Obama Criticizes Justice System Politicization in Colbert Interview

Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties Amid Calls for Resignation

Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year Amid Trump Feud

MAHA Voters Prioritize Affordability in Midterms

Trump-Backed Candidates Win Indiana GOP Primaries

Democrat Greene Wins Michigan Senate Special Election

Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Primary

Trump Revives Presidential Fitness Award for Schools

EEOC Sues NYT Over Alleged Bias in Promotion

DOJ Seeks Fulton County Election Workers' Data

Lula Meets Trump to Discuss Tariffs, Crime

CBS Cancels Colbert's 'Late Show' After 11 Seasons

Carney Appoints Arbour as Canada's Governor General

Education Dept Probes Smith College Over Trans Women Admissions

Romanian PM Bolojan Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Opposition Leaders Quit Nigeria Alliance

Alberta Separatists Submit Petition for Independence Referendum

Trump's Social Media Posts Used in Court Against His Policies

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FBI Denies Probe Into Atlantic Reporter Over Patel Story

FBI Searches Virginia Senator's Office in Corruption Probe

ADL Report Shows Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents

Griffin Criticizes NYC Mayor Over Luxury Tax Video

Merrin Wins GOP Primary in Ohio's Redrawn 9th District

Senate Republicans Propose $1B for Trump Ballroom Security

Obama Criticizes Justice System Politicization in Colbert Interview

Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties Amid Calls for Resignation

Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year Amid Trump Feud

MAHA Voters Prioritize Affordability in Midterms

Trump-Backed Candidates Win Indiana GOP Primaries

Democrat Greene Wins Michigan Senate Special Election

Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Primary

Trump Revives Presidential Fitness Award for Schools

EEOC Sues NYT Over Alleged Bias in Promotion

DOJ Seeks Fulton County Election Workers' Data

Lula Meets Trump to Discuss Tariffs, Crime

CBS Cancels Colbert's 'Late Show' After 11 Seasons

Carney Appoints Arbour as Canada's Governor General

Education Dept Probes Smith College Over Trans Women Admissions

Romanian PM Bolojan Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Opposition Leaders Quit Nigeria Alliance

Alberta Separatists Submit Petition for Independence Referendum

Trump's Social Media Posts Used in Court Against His Policies

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