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Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement

The Laken Riley Act, named after a college student murdered by an undocumented immigrant, grants states broader powers to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, potentially impacting visa issuance and the detention of immigrants accused of crimes, despite potential legal challenges...

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Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amid allegations of sexual assault, financial mismanagement, and past controversial statements, raising concerns about his qualifications and potentially impacting the future direct...

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Trump Election Interference Case Dismissed After DOJ Report Release

The Justice Department released special counsel Jack Smith's report on the election interference case against Donald Trump at midnight on Tuesday, prompting an angry response from Trump who criticized Smith and the report's findings; the case was dismissed after Trump won the 2024 election due to co...

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Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing: Sexual Misconduct and Military Views Under Scrutiny

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amidst allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, along with controversial views on women in combat and diversity in the military, raising concerns among Democrats despite Republican support.

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US Corporations Scale Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Conservative Backlash

Facing legal challenges and conservative backlash, major US corporations like McDonald's and Walmart are downplaying their DEI policies, prompting concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the country.

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Texas Governor Defies National Order, Flies State Flags at Full Staff for Trump Inauguration

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state flags to be flown at full staff for President-elect Trump's inauguration, defying President Biden's directive to honor President Jimmy Carter with a 30-day half-staff period, sparking social media controversy due to the lack of legal enforcement outside f...

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Poll: Americans Divided on Biden and Trump's Historical Legacies

A USA Today/Suffolk University poll shows 44% of voters believe history will view President Biden as a failed president, while 44% feel the same about President Trump; Biden exits office with a 43% approval rating.

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Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny in Defense Secretary Hearing

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense began Tuesday, facing scrutiny over his qualifications, past allegations, and views on women in combat; Democrats raised concerns while Republicans largely voiced support, with his confirmation potentially impacting military policy and glo...

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Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing

Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense on Tuesday involved accusations of sexual impropriety, alcohol abuse, and mismanagement of veterans' nonprofits; Democrats expressed strong concerns, while Republicans suggested his unconventional background could be beneficial; the...

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Hegseth Faces Contentious Confirmation Hearing Amidst Allegations

Donald Trump's Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth, faced a heated Senate confirmation hearing, where he denied allegations of sexual assault and misconduct while proposing to eliminate diversity programs and refocus the military on combat readiness; the hearing exposed deep partisan divisions.

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Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid allegations of sexual assault and past controversial statements, despite support from some veteran groups; the hearing begins a weeklong marathon of scrutinizing Trump's Cabinet pi...

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Biden's Presidency: Early Successes Contrasted with Later Internal Struggles

Former senior White House staffers anonymously revealed to the BBC a perceived decline in President Biden's effectiveness and an increase in White House infighting, contrasting his early decisive leadership with later struggles, impacting his potential legacy.

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