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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany amid ongoing tensions with NATO allies over Iran policy and criticism from German leaders. The Pentagon confirmed the troop reduction on Friday, characterizing it as a signal of Trump's discontent with
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Ukraine has reportedly proposed naming a portion of the contested Donbas region 'Donnyland' as part of efforts to secure U.S. support for peace negotiations with Russia. According to Salon , four anonymous sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed that Ukrainian officials suggested calling th
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The interim report of the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has been released, examining the circumstances surrounding December’s terror attack at a Jewish Hanukah festival in Bondi that left 15 people dead . The report makes clear that the alleged shooters’ motivation will not
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