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Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge to Church Endorsement Restrictions

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to overturn longstanding restrictions preventing churches from endorsing political candidates, dealing a setback to conservative groups who had a...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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National Archives Expands Its Most Hallowed Chamber With Two Historic Documents

The National Archives rotunda, one of the country's most visited shrines to American democracy, is displaying two additional founding documents for the first time in nearly three-quarters of a cent...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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GOP Strategy to Bypass Congress on Homeland Security Funding Raises Power Concerns

Republicans are advancing a plan that would allow the White House to fund the entire Department of Homeland Security without going through the traditional congressional appropriations process, side...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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DHS Shutdown Creates Uneven Impact: Some Workers Paid, Many Left Without

A funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security has created a stark divide in who continues to earn and who faces financial hardship, with over 120,000 law enforcement officers still receivi...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Court Allows Trump Administration to Access University of Pennsylvania's Jewish Student Data

A federal judge has approved the Trump administration's request to obtain identifying information about Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania as part of an investigation into antisemiti...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Newsom's Office Faces Backlash Over Online Posts Targeting Conservative Critics

California Governor Gavin Newsom's aides have drawn criticism for social media posts that opponents say use sexual orientation as a form of mockery against conservative figures. The governor's offi...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Migrant Status After App Revocation

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it revoked the legal status of migrants who had used a Biden-era application to enter the country.The ...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Court Halts Trump Administration's East Wing Renovation Project

A federal judge has ordered a halt to construction on a major White House renovation, ruling that the Trump administration must obtain congressional approval before moving forward with the $400 mil...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Administration Sends Mixed Signals on Iran Policy Direction

The Trump administration is sending conflicting messages about its approach to Iran, with top officials offering sharply different accounts of whether recent military actions represent a shift towa...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Weighs Military Pressure Against Iran Diplomatic Push

The Trump administration is navigating a precarious balance between military posturing and diplomatic overtures toward Iran, with talks stalled over a fundamental disagreement about preconditions.A...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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TMZ Targets Congress Members Vacationing During DHS Shutdown

Hollywood tabloid TMZ has taken aim at members of Congress by publishing photographs of lawmakers enjoying leisure time across the country while a Department of Homeland Security shutdown remains u...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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JD Vance to Detail Religious Journey in Forthcoming Memoir

Vice President JD Vance is writing a book that will examine his path to Catholicism, marking a significant personal transformation from his upbringing in evangelical Christianity.The manuscript, sc...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Dismissed FBI Agents Sue Patel, Bondi Over Political Retaliation Claims

Former FBI agents have filed a class-action lawsuit challenging removals they say were motivated by political animus under the Trump administration.The suit targets FBI Director Kash Patel and Atto...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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FDA Set to Reverse 2023 Ban on Compounded Peptides

The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to reverse a restriction it imposed on peptides two years ago, a move that aligns with pressure from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the incoming head of the De...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Pentagon Considers Laser Defense System for D.C. Military Base After Drone Incidents

The Pentagon is exploring the deployment of anti-drone laser technology at Fort McNair, the Army installation in the nation's capital, following a series of unmanned aircraft sightings near the bas...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Shares AI-Generated Video of Proposed Miami Presidential Library

Former President Donald Trump posted a video this week showcasing a proposed presidential library in Miami, though the footage appears to rely heavily on artificial intelligence-generated imagery. ...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado's Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

The Supreme Court has rejected Colorado's law prohibiting licensed therapists from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors, dealing a significant blow to protection...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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The Fading Link Between Gas Prices and Presidential Approval

Gasoline prices have long been a political liability for sitting presidents. For decades, the correlation between pump costs and approval ratings seemed almost mechanical—when drivers paid more at ...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Eyes Moon Mission as Legacy-Building Moment

As NASA prepares for the Artemis II mission, President Trump is positioning the lunar program as a defining achievement of his presidency—one that goes beyond the scientific accomplishments of the ...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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American Support for Birthright Citizenship Has Shifted Since the 1990s

Public opinion on birthright citizenship has undergone a notable transformation over the past three decades, with the majority of Americans now backing the practice despite significant partisan hes...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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The Personal Stakes Behind the Court's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on birthright citizenship will be deliberated by justices whose own family histories bear the imprint of immigration law. As the nine justices prepare to weigh...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Weighs Military Pressure Against Iran as Diplomacy Stalls

President Trump is confronting a high-stakes calculus over Iran as diplomatic channels remain frozen and military options grow more tangible. The administration has signaled interest in opening neg...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Starmer Treads Careful Line as US Expands Military Presence in Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a delicate balancing act as the United States bolsters its military footprint on British territory, deploying additional warplanes to bases across the country.The ...

Sarah Mitchell March 31, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Moon Mission Momentum Stalls as Americans Prioritize Other Space Spending

NASA's push to return astronauts to the lunar surface faces a credibility challenge: most Americans would rather the agency spend its budget elsewhere.Consistent polling reveals that public support...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Administration Eyes Expansion of Volatile Private Credit Markets

The Trump administration is moving to open private credit investments to a broader swath of American savers, even as the sector begins displaying troubling signs of weakness. Private credit markets...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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In Maine Senate Race, Controversial Past Becomes a Campaign Asset

Maine's Democratic primary for Senate has upended conventional political wisdom about what damages a candidacy. The state's governor, Janet Mills, is betting that her opponent's history of offensiv...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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SEC Shifts Course on Crypto Under Trump Administration

The Securities and Exchange Commission has moved toward a more accommodating stance on cryptocurrency, marking a notable reversal from its prior regulatory posture. Under President Trump's administ...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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DOJ Inspector General Faces Accusations of Stonewalling, Lawyers Say

A fired Justice Department lawyer's legal team is accusing the agency's inspector general of repeatedly ignoring their requests for investigations into alleged misconduct, according to the attorney...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Swalwell Demands FBI Stop Turning Over Case Files to Trump Administration

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI, objecting to the agency's release of documents related to a previous investigation into the California Democrat.The move reflects m...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Florida to Rename West Palm Beach Airport After Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation to rename the airport serving the West Palm Beach area after former President Donald Trump, pending federal approval.The facility will become Pr...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Administration Backs Away From Cuba Oil Blockade Threat

The Trump administration is retreating from earlier threats to cut off oil shipments to Cuba, signaling a more flexible approach after a Russian tanker delivered crude to the island nation.White Ho...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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U.S. Deploys Experimental Missile in Strike on Iranian Sports Facility

The United States has used the Precision Strike Missile in combat for what appears to be the first time, targeting a sports hall in Iran as part of recent military operations in the region. The wea...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Understanding the Primaries Ahead: What Voters Need to Know

Primary elections are about to reshape the political landscape in Maine, Michigan, and beyond, but many voters remain unclear about how these contests actually work and why they matter. At their co...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Administration Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota Over Transgender Athlete Policy

The Trump administration has sued Minnesota over the state's refusal to comply with a federal directive restricting transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports. Minnesota declined to follo...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Sanford Eyes Return to Congress After Decades Away

Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has filed to run for his old congressional seat, marking a potential political resurrection nearly two decades after a scandal dera...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Leadership Vacuum Complicates Iran's Negotiating Position as Officials Die

Iran's government faces deepening coordination problems as the sudden deaths of key officials leave negotiating teams uncertain about their government's actual positions, according to people famili...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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TSA Officers Begin Receiving Pay Following Trump's DHS Order

President Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Homeland Security to compensate TSA officers, ending a period without regular paychecks for the workforce. The memo does...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Democrat Wins Unexpected State Senate Seat in Republican-Held Florida District

Democrats claimed a significant pickup in Florida state politics this month when Brian Nathan, an electrician, won a special election to the state Senate in a district long held by Republicans.Nath...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Guantánamo Bay Glimmers While Cuba's Power Grid Darkens

The contrast is stark and immediate: on one side of a minefield, the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay blazes with electric light. On the other, Cuba descends into darkness as the island nation gra...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Conservative Backers Question Direction of UNC Civics Program

A University of North Carolina initiative designed to foster civil dialogue across ideological lines is facing criticism from some of its original conservative advocates, who argue the program has ...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Conservative Legal Experts Divided Over Trump's Birthright Citizenship Challenge

President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship has fractured what was once a settled consensus among constitutional scholars across the ideological spectrum. For generations, le...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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New Homeland Security Chief Inherits Trump's Deportation Push Without the Fanfare

Markwayne Mullin is taking the helm of the Department of Homeland Security at a moment when the agency faces competing pressures: a need to rebuild public confidence after years of controversy, pai...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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LaGuardia Incident Prompts Safety Review of Overnight Staffing Levels

Following a recent incident at LaGuardia Airport, aviation safety officials are reconsidering current staffing protocols for late-night operations. The event has sparked a broader debate about whet...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Immigration Enforcement Could Continue Airport Operations Beyond T.S.A. Payment Resolution, Official Indicates

While Transportation Security Administration personnel are scheduled to receive their paychecks beginning Monday, a top Trump administration official signaled that Immigration and Customs Enforceme...

Sarah Mitchell March 30, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Administration Deploys Elite Military Units to Middle East Amid Regional Tensions

The Trump administration has ordered a contingent of elite military personnel to the Middle East, signaling heightened concerns about regional stability and potential threats to critical infrastruc...

Sarah Mitchell March 29, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Well-Funded Coalition Launches Campaign to Advance Artificial Intelligence Policy Ahead of Midterm Elections

A newly established political organization is gearing up for a substantial financial commitment to promote policies centered on artificial intelligence development and regulation during the upcomin...

Sarah Mitchell March 29, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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U.S. Military Presence in Middle East Reaches Highest Levels in Recent Years

The United States has significantly bolstered its military footprint across the Middle East, with deployments now exceeding 50,000 personnel, according to recent figures.The latest reinforcement in...

Sarah Mitchell March 29, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East Spur Global Energy Diversification Away From Gas

Escalating conflict involving Iran threatens to upend the international energy landscape, creating divergent economic outcomes for different nations depending on their roles in the global fuel trad...

Sarah Mitchell March 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read