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Court Rules Texas Can Display Ten Commandments in Classrooms

A divided federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Texas can require public schools to display the biblical Ten Commandments in every classroom, marking a significant legal victory for religious conservatives and a setback for those advocating separation of church and state. The ruling by the New

Apr 22, 7:15 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Trump Fires Navy Secretary Phelan Amid Tensions

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed effective immediately, according to multiple reports. Hung Cao , a 25-year Navy veteran, will serve as acting secretary. The sudden departure comes amid tensions within the Pentagon leadership and follows recent firings of top military officials by Defen

Apr 22, 7:15 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Rep. David Scott Dies at Age of 80

Rep. David Scott, a Democratic lawmaker who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by his office and colleagues on Wednesday. The cause of Scott's death has not been disclosed. He was known for his advocacy on behalf of farmers, h

Apr 22, 3:29 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Elections

Trump's Approval Drops Amid Gas Prices, Iran War

President Donald Trump's approval ratings have plummeted amid rising gasoline prices and the ongoing war with Iran. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll , 77% of registered voters blame him for the recent surge in gas prices, which has become a significant issue ahead of the November midterm elections.

Apr 22, 9:07 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Approves €90B Loan for Ukraine After Pipeline Resumes

The European Union formally approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine on Thursday, April 18, following the resumption of Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia. This decision comes after months of political deadlock and marks the EU's 20th package of sanctions against R

Apr 21, 11:42 PM ET·4 min read

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Scandal

Gates Foundation Reviews Epstein Ties

The Gates Foundation has opened an external review of its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal . The philanthropic organization also plans to cut up to 500 jobs, or about 20% of its staff, by 2030 as part of a

Apr 21, 9:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

ICE Detains Army Sergeant's Wife Despite Legal Protections

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released Deisy Rivera Ortega, the wife of active-duty Army Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano, after detaining her during an immigration appointment in El Paso, Texas on April 14. According to multiple reports, she had been held at a detention facility despite

Apr 21, 9:34 PM ET·3 min read

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Defense

$53B Drone Budget Reflects U.S. Munitions Strain

The U.S. Department of Defense has requested a massive investment of $53.6 billion for drone warfare and counter-drone technology in its FY2027 budget proposal, according to multiple reports. This funding would be managed under the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) and represents the largest i

Apr 21, 7:27 PM ET·3 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRights

EU Court Rules Hungary's Anti-LGBTQ Laws Violate EU Values

The European Union's top court ruled Tuesday that Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws violated the bloc's values prohibiting discrimination and ensuring freedom of expression. The European Court of Justice said the law Hungarian lawmakers approved in 2021 violated EU values as set out in Article 2 of its trea

Apr 21, 5:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Advances $70B ICE Funding Plan

The U.S. Senate advanced a $70 billion budget resolution on April 23, 2021, to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for three years through the reconciliation process, bypassing Democratic opposition. The plan aims to secure funding until the end of President Donald Trump

Apr 21, 3:10 PM ET·4 min read

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Religion

Trump Joins Bible Reading Event Amid Controversy

President Donald Trump will participate in a marathon Bible reading session as part of the 'America Reads the Bible' event, organized by Christian conservatives. The week-long event began on April 18th and is being livestreamed from the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C., aiming to commemorate t

Apr 21, 3:10 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Ahead of Ethics Hearing

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, moments before a House Ethics Committee hearing that could have led to her expulsion over allegations of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds for her campaign. The committee found Cherfilus-M

Apr 21, 12:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

DOJ Indicts SPLC on Fraud Charges Over Paid Informants

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on federal fraud charges related to its use of paid informants within extremist groups. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced an 11-count indictment, which includes six counts of wire fraud, four counts

Apr 21, 12:58 PM ET·4 min read

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Government

Hegseth Ends Mandatory Flu Shots for U.S. Troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the Department of Defense will no longer mandate annual flu shots for U.S. service members, making the vaccine voluntary for all personnel according to multiple reports. The decision applies to active duty, reserve component, and civilian personn

Apr 21, 12:58 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Trump Support

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and current conservative podcaster, has publicly apologized for supporting Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election. In a recent episode of The Tucker Carlson Show , he expressed regret for promoting Trump's false claims about election fraud. Carlson st

Apr 21, 11:08 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

UN Secretary-General Race Heats Up with Four Candidates

The race for the next United Nations Secretary-General is heating up with four prominent candidates vying to replace outgoing chief Antonio Guterres. The 10th UN Secretary-General will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Rafael Grossi , a 65-year-old career diplo

Apr 21, 6:56 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Economy

Trump Contradicts Energy Secretary on Gas Price Predictions

President Donald Trump publicly contradicted his Energy Secretary Chris Wright over predictions about when US gas prices might drop significantly. According to The Guardian , Wright acknowledged on Sunday that it might not be until 2027 before gas prices return below $3 per gallon, a level touted by

Apr 20, 10:00 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

SNP Wins Fifth Term but Falls Short of Majority

The Scottish National Party (SNP) won its fifth consecutive Holyrood election but fell short of securing the majority it sought, winning just 58 of the 129 available seats. According to multiple reports, SNP leader John Swinney held onto his seat in Perthshire North with a significant majority, whil

Apr 20, 10:00 PM ET·5 min read

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Scandal

The Onion Seeks Infowars Takeover as Jones Faces Liquidation

The satirical news outlet The Onion has proposed taking over the platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars , as his company faces liquidation due to more than $1 billion in defamation judgments owed to relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. According to multip

Apr 20, 8:04 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Warsh Vows Fed Independence in Contentious Hearing

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, emphasizing that the central bank would remain 'strictly independent' in setting monetary policy. According to CBS News, Warsh stated that 'monet

Apr 20, 6:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid an internal investigation into misconduct allegations. According to multiple reports, she will take a position in the private sector. The White House announced her departure on X, with communications director Steven Cheung stating that Deputy Lab

Apr 20, 6:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Tariff Refunds Begin; Consumers Likely Miss Out

The Trump administration has begun accepting applications for over $166 billion in refunds on tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump's emergency powers. The digital claims system, named CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries), went live on Monday. The Supreme Court ruled i

Apr 20, 12:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court to Hear Colorado Preschool Funding Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado that claim the state violated their religious rights by excluding them from a taxpayer-funded universal preschool program due to their admission policies regarding LGBTQ+ families, according to multiple reports

Apr 20, 12:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Michigan Rejects DOJ Demand for 2024 Ballots

The U.S. Department of Justice demanded that officials in Wayne County, Michigan, turn over more than 865,000 ballots from the 2024 general election, along with envelopes and receipts. The request was made by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel rejected

Apr 19, 10:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Court Rules Texas Can Display Ten Commandments in Classrooms