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California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

California Democrats have largely defied a plea from party leaders for underperforming gubernatorial candidates to drop out of the race. Eight top Democratic hopefuls filed paperwork to appear on the June primary ballot, despite warnings that a crowded field could split the vote and allow two Republ

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

The Texas Supreme Court's intervention on Tuesday night has left the fate of ballots cast during extended polling hours uncertain in two counties. The court stayed a lower court’s ruling, affecting Dallas and Williamson counties where election officials are awaiting direction on whether to include t

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

Veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to seek reelection in California's newly redrawn 48th District , which spans San Diego and Riverside counties . The decision was confirmed by multiple sources, including GOP strategists familiar with his plans. Issa, who has represented various Sa

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Diplomacy

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

The top federal prosecutor in Miami is spearheading a new initiative targeting Cuban leaders for prosecution, according to multiple reports. Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, is working with officials from federal and local law enforcement agencies and th

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·4 min read

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HumanRights

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain Ramadan's traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit amid a cloud of worrisome events. Federal immigration crackdowns have affected many communities, while virulent anti-Muslim rhetoric is surging. The conflict in Iran has added further an

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

Florida International University (FIU) has launched an investigation into a group chat started by an official with the Miami-Dade chapter of the Republican Party. The chat, which involved students and several top conservative leaders at FIU, contained violently racist slurs, antisemitic comments, an

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationMIXED REPORTS

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Estefany Rodriguez Florez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, during a traffic stop in Nashville on Wednesday. According to court documents filed by her lawyer, ICE agents did not present an arrest warrant at the time

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

A federal judge sharply questioned the government about a new Pentagon policy that places strict controls over what journalists can report if they wish to continue working from inside the building. The hearing, presided over by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman for the District of Columbia, saw t

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has been touring the country to promote his new memoir, 'Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery.' During these events, he shared his perspective on the ouster of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, suggesting that President Donald Trump fired her to shield

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released FBI documents summarizing interviews with a woman who made unsubstantiated claims of sexual assault against Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. These files were initially withheld due to being "incorrectly coded as duplicative" during the review proces

Mar 6, 5:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny after reports revealed that his wife, Rama Duwaji, liked several Instagram posts celebrating Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The posts, highlighted by Jewish Insider , included images of groups taking over an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

Mar 6, 5:45 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

The Florida Bar has clarified that it is not currently investigating former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, reversing an earlier statement indicating otherwise. According to theguardian.com , the bar association initially stated in a February letter that there was a pending investigation into Hallig

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Clocks in most of the U.S. will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, marking the start of daylight saving time and creating a 23-hour day that disrupts sleep schedules and plunges early-morning activities into darkness. Despite widespread discontent with the biannual clock changes, political effor

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Thousands of mourners gathered at House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and Democratic political leader who died last month at age 84. The public memorial service featured performances by gospel singers and former Presidents Barack Obama,

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Sarah-Jane Trent, a former employee of forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, testified before Parliament's ad hoc committee on Thursday, alleging she was 'abducted' by police in February 2017 for impersonating an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) official. The committee is investi

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal his conviction and 20-year jail term for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition, according to multiple reports. Members of Lai's international legal team confirmed that their domestic counterparts received clear instructions fr

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

Two suspects were arrested last week in Johannesburg following an entrapment operation linked to electricity billing fraud. The contractor allegedly offered to reduce or reverse a resident’s municipal electricity debt of over R114,000 in exchange for a payment of R53,000. The case has drawn attentio

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has announced it will need about six weeks to develop a system for processing tariff refunds following the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate certain tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The refund process involves approximately $166 billio

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination in Hard-Fought Primary

James Talarico has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a hard-fought primary election. The grandson of a Baptist preacher and a seminary student himself, Talarico is known for his progressive views on cultural issues such as race, gender, religi

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·4 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Measles Outbreak Closes Texas Immigration Detention Camp to Visitors

A large immigration detention camp in Texas has been closed to visitors and attorneys due to a measles outbreak, according to U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar. The facility, known as Camp East Montana on the Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso, currently has 14 active measles cases and 112 people isolated.

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Indonesia Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

Indonesia will ban children under 16 from using high-risk social media platforms starting March 28. The announcement was made by Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid, who signed a government regulation to enforce the ban on platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram,

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRightsMIXED REPORTS

Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Identity Rights Impacts California Schools

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday affirming parents’ right to be notified about their child’s gender identity at school has left California educators grappling with complex questions about protecting the rights of students and families. The decision in Mirabelli v. Bonta , while not a final judgm

Mar 5, 10:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Nida Allam Concedes to Valerie Foushee in North Carolina Democratic Primary

Nida Allam , a 32-year-old Durham County Commissioner, conceded to Rep. Valerie Foushee in the Democratic primary for North Carolina's 4th Congressional district on Wednesday as ballots were still being counted. The race was seen as an early test of the desire for generational change among Democra

Mar 5, 10:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Obama Backs Virginia Redistricting Plan Ahead of April Vote

Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The announcement comes a day after the state Supreme Court allowed the redistrictin

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination in Hard-Fought Primary

Measles Outbreak Closes Texas Immigration Detention Camp to Visitors

Indonesia Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Identity Rights Impacts California Schools

Nida Allam Concedes to Valerie Foushee in North Carolina Democratic Primary

Obama Backs Virginia Redistricting Plan Ahead of April Vote

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California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination in Hard-Fought Primary

Measles Outbreak Closes Texas Immigration Detention Camp to Visitors

Indonesia Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Identity Rights Impacts California Schools

Nida Allam Concedes to Valerie Foushee in North Carolina Democratic Primary

Obama Backs Virginia Redistricting Plan Ahead of April Vote

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