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Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government, according to Reuters . The fresh sanctions target people, entities, and affiliates that support Cuba's security apparatus or are complicit in corruption or serious human rights violatio

May 2, 12:53 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsScandal

Bard President Botstein Retires After Epstein Ties Scrutinized

Leon Botstein, who has served as president of Bard College for five decades, announced his retirement on Friday. The decision follows revelations about his extensive relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The announcement comes months after it was disclosed that Botstein's connect

May 1, 11:11 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Court Restricts Abortion Pill Access Nationwide

A federal appeals court has significantly restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone , blocking its distribution through the mail and requiring patients to obtain it in person at clinics. The ruling, issued by a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals based in New Orleans, a

May 1, 7:38 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Diplomacy

Scott Jennings Snaps During CNN Debate on Iran War

Scott Jennings, a conservative commentator for CNN, had a heated exchange with progressive commentator Adam Mockler during NewsNight , culminating in an on-air outburst. The debate centered around U.S. involvement in Iran and the lack of tangible political concessions from the conflict. The Guardian

May 1, 3:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Media

60 Minutes Reporter Criticizes CBS Leadership

Sharyn Alfonsi , correspondent for '60 Minutes' , criticized CBS News leadership during an acceptance speech for the Ridenhour prize for courage at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. She expressed concerns about corporate meddling and editorial fear affecting journalism standards at the net

May 1, 1:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Rivera Convicted in Secret Venezuela Lobbying Case

Former Miami Congressman David Rivera was convicted Friday alongside his associate Esther Nuhfer for their roles in a clandestine $50 million lobbying campaign aimed at influencing U.S. policy toward Venezuela during the first Trump administration. The seven-week trial revealed that Rivera, a longti

May 1, 1:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Nebraska Enacts Medicaid Work Requirements

Nebraska has become the first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements, implementing them seven months ahead of the federal deadline set by the Republicans' 2025 law. The new rules apply to about 70,000 Nebraskans enrolled in Medicaid through expansion, with an estimated 25,000 potentially los

May 1, 1:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

California Governor Candidates Clash on Housing

California's gubernatorial candidates clashed over housing and homelessness in a fiery debate ahead of the June primary election. The high cost of living and related homelessness crisis are pressing issues facing the state, with candidates offering diverse proposals to address them. The main Republi

May 1, 11:37 AM ET·1 min read

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Immigration

Cuban Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody; Suicide Suspected

A Cuban immigrant died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia on April 28, with authorities suspecting suicide as the cause of death. The deceased was identified as Denny Adan Gonzalez, a 33-year-old man who was found unresponsive in his

May 1, 11:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Uganda's Sovereignty Bill Sparks Widespread Criticism

The Ugandan government's proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 , aimed at regulating foreign funding, has sparked widespread criticism from opposition figures, human rights organizations, and economic experts. The bill, which is being fast-tracked through parliament, proposes up to 20 years i

May 1, 9:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Brazil Congress Overturns Lula Veto on Bolsonaro Sentence Bill

Brazil's Congress has overturned President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's veto on a bill that significantly reduces former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence from 27 years to just over two years. The decision, made during a tense session on Thursday, marks the second major legislative defeat fo

May 1, 3:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

White House Defends Trump's FIFA Peace Prize Amid Criticism

The White House has vigorously defended Donald Trump's receipt of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, asserting that there is no one more deserving than the U.S. president. The global soccer governing body awarded Trump the prize in December for his efforts to promote peace and unity around the world. C

Apr 30, 10:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Lifts Whiskey Tariffs After King Charles Visit

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would lift tariffs on Scotch whisky imports following a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The decision aims to facilitate trade between Scotland and Kentucky, particularly involving wooden barrels used for aging whiskey and bourbo

Apr 30, 10:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

FEMA Reinstates Employees After Dissent Letter

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reinstated fourteen employees who were placed on administrative leave last August after signing a public letter criticizing Trump administration policies. The so-called “Katrina declaration” warned of reduced disaster preparedness and was signed by

Apr 30, 10:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Trump Admin Defers $91M in Medicaid Funds to Minnesota

The Trump administration deferred an additional $91 million in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing ongoing concerns about fraud and program vulnerabilities. According to multiple reports, Gov. Tim Walz criticized the move as political retribution, stating it was a "transparent effort to cu

Apr 30, 5:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Congress Extends FISA Section 702 for 45 Days

Congress has passed a temporary 45-day extension for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), just hours before its scheduled expiration. The House voted 261-111 on Thursday to extend the surveillance authority, following unanimous Senate approval earlier that day. The extens

Apr 30, 5:34 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest

Myanmar's military junta announced it had transferred deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest on April 30, 2024. According to state broadcaster MRTV and multiple international outlets, General Min Aung Hlaing ordered that her remaining sentence be served at a designated residence

Apr 30, 3:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Signs DHS Funding Bill Ending Record Shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill on Thursday that funds most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effectively ending the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history at 76 days. The legislation, which passed the House by voice vote earlier in the day, provides funding for critical

Apr 30, 3:16 PM ET·2 min read

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ScandalCONFLICTING REPORTS

SPLC Faces Federal Fraud Case Amid Extremism Monitoring Work

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing an 11-count federal fraud case filed by the Justice Department under President Trump's administration. The indictment alleges that SPLC paid members of extremist groups to act as informants without disclosing this practice to donors or banks. Accordin

Apr 30, 12:37 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Zeldin Defends EPA Budget Cuts in Heated Hearing

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended a proposed $4.2 billion budget for the agency, a 52% reduction from current levels, during a heated Senate Environment Committee hearing on Wednesday. Democrats accused Zeldin of abandoning the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment, with Conn

Apr 30, 12:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Starmer Proposes Banning Some Pro-Palestine Protests

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed banning some pro-Palestine protests and prosecuting individuals who use the phrase 'globalise the Intifada.' This announcement follows a terror attack in Golders Green, London, where two Jewish men were stabbed near a synagogue. Both victims are now in sta

Apr 30, 12:37 PM ET·2 min read

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LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution

Senate Republicans blocked a sixth attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's authority over military operations against Iran as the conflict approaches a key deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. The resolution requires Congress to declare war or authorize force within 60 days unle

Apr 30, 12:37 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Mills Drops Out; Platner Leads Maine Senate Race

Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on April 30, 2026, citing a lack of financial resources as the primary reason. Her withdrawal leaves Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and former Marine, as the presumptive Democratic nominee in a race that has drawn national atten

Apr 30, 10:46 AM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Court Rejects Trump Bid to Appeal Carroll Defamation Judgment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Donald Trump's attempt to have a full federal appeals court rehear his challenge to an $83.3 million defamation judgment against him, allowing the case to proceed directly to the Supreme Court. According to multiple reports, Judge Denny Chin wrote that th

Apr 30, 8:33 AM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba

Bard President Botstein Retires After Epstein Ties Scrutinized

Court Restricts Abortion Pill Access Nationwide

Scott Jennings Snaps During CNN Debate on Iran War

60 Minutes Reporter Criticizes CBS Leadership

Rivera Convicted in Secret Venezuela Lobbying Case

Nebraska Enacts Medicaid Work Requirements

California Governor Candidates Clash on Housing

Cuban Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody; Suicide Suspected

Uganda's Sovereignty Bill Sparks Widespread Criticism

Brazil Congress Overturns Lula Veto on Bolsonaro Sentence Bill

White House Defends Trump's FIFA Peace Prize Amid Criticism

Trump Lifts Whiskey Tariffs After King Charles Visit

FEMA Reinstates Employees After Dissent Letter

Trump Admin Defers $91M in Medicaid Funds to Minnesota

Congress Extends FISA Section 702 for 45 Days

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest

Trump Signs DHS Funding Bill Ending Record Shutdown

SPLC Faces Federal Fraud Case Amid Extremism Monitoring Work

Zeldin Defends EPA Budget Cuts in Heated Hearing

Starmer Proposes Banning Some Pro-Palestine Protests

Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution

Mills Drops Out; Platner Leads Maine Senate Race

Court Rejects Trump Bid to Appeal Carroll Defamation Judgment

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Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba

Bard President Botstein Retires After Epstein Ties Scrutinized

Court Restricts Abortion Pill Access Nationwide

Scott Jennings Snaps During CNN Debate on Iran War

60 Minutes Reporter Criticizes CBS Leadership

Rivera Convicted in Secret Venezuela Lobbying Case

Nebraska Enacts Medicaid Work Requirements

California Governor Candidates Clash on Housing

Cuban Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody; Suicide Suspected

Uganda's Sovereignty Bill Sparks Widespread Criticism

Brazil Congress Overturns Lula Veto on Bolsonaro Sentence Bill

White House Defends Trump's FIFA Peace Prize Amid Criticism

Trump Lifts Whiskey Tariffs After King Charles Visit

FEMA Reinstates Employees After Dissent Letter

Trump Admin Defers $91M in Medicaid Funds to Minnesota

Congress Extends FISA Section 702 for 45 Days

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest

Trump Signs DHS Funding Bill Ending Record Shutdown

SPLC Faces Federal Fraud Case Amid Extremism Monitoring Work

Zeldin Defends EPA Budget Cuts in Heated Hearing

Starmer Proposes Banning Some Pro-Palestine Protests

Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution

Mills Drops Out; Platner Leads Maine Senate Race

Court Rejects Trump Bid to Appeal Carroll Defamation Judgment

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