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Comey Indicted a Second Time Over '86 47' Seashell Post
A federal grand jury charged former FBI Director James Comey with threatening the president over an Instagram photo of seashells. Both counts carry up to 10 years in prison.
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FactualFlorida Special Session Opens on DeSantis Map That Would Create 24-4 GOP Edge
Governor DeSantis called a special legislative session to redraw Florida's 28 congressional districts, proposing a map that targets four Democratic incumbents. The plan would shift the delegation from 20-7 Republican to 24-4.
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FactualMaryland Judge Orders USCIS to Resume 83 Green Card Cases Frozen by Travel Ban
A federal judge ruled that USCIS cannot indefinitely pause green card processing for immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries. The preliminary injunction covers 83 applicants already living and working in the United States.
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BalancedSupreme Court Weighs Deportation of 350,000 Haitians and Syrians in TPS Showdown
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Trump administration can strip Temporary Protected Status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. A ruling could affect 1.3 million TPS holders from 17 countries.
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FactualGeorgia Wildfires Burn 55,000 Acres and Destroy 120 Homes in State's Worst Fire Event
Two wildfires in southeast Georgia have burned 55,000 acres and destroyed more than 120 homes, the worst fire event in state history. A 91-county state of emergency and drought declaration are now in effect.
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FactualUS Teacher Pay Falls 5% in Real Terms Despite Raises, NEA Report Shows
The average US teacher earns $74,495, up 3.5% nominally, but inflation has erased every gain since 2017. Public school enrolment fell another 1% this year, extending a decade-long decline.
Read full articleBalancedWHCD Shooter Charged With Attempted Assassination of the President
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in federal court facing three charges including attempted assassination of the president. A manifesto sent to his family minutes before the attack listed administration officials as targets.
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BalancedIran Offers to Reopen Hormuz Strait, Punts Nuclear Talks to Later Phase
Tehran proposed ending the strait blockade in exchange for lifting the US blockade and ending the war. The offer makes no concessions on uranium enrichment, which Washington calls non-negotiable.
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BalancedSupreme Court Hears Roundup Case That Could Block 4,000 Cancer Lawsuits
Monsanto argues EPA approval shields it from state cancer-warning claims. The $1.25 million verdict for a Missouri man with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma hangs in the balance.
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BalancedSupreme Court Weighs Geofence Warrants That Swept 19 Phones in One Search
The justices heard arguments on whether police can demand location data from every phone near a crime scene. The ruling will shape digital privacy for 340 million American smartphone users.
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FactualChicago Officer Killed After Suspect Seizes Gun at Swedish Hospital
A robbery suspect shot two Chicago police officers inside Swedish Hospital on Saturday, killing one and critically wounding another. The suspect had been screened with a metal detection wand on entry.
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FactualAnti-DEI Clause Now Required in All Federal Contracts After April 25 Deadline
Every new federal contract must include an anti-DEI clause as of 25 April under Executive Order 14398. Non-compliance triggers False Claims Act liability with treble damages.
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FactualVirginia Judge Blocks Voter-Approved Redistricting, Appeal Set for Monday
A Tazewell County judge voided Virginia's redistricting referendum one day after 3 million voters approved it. The Virginia Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday with primaries weeks away.
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BalancedGunman Subdued at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Secret Service Agent Shot
A 31-year-old gunman charged a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton with multiple weapons. One agent was hit but saved by a bulletproof vest. Trump and all guests were unharmed.
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BalancedDC Circuit Strikes Down Trump Asylum Ban 2-1, Supreme Court Next
The appeals court ruled the president cannot override the Immigration and Nationality Act's asylum protections by proclamation. The administration is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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BalancedDOJ Adds Firing Squads and Electrocution to Federal Execution Methods
The Justice Department expanded federal execution protocols to include firing squads, electrocution, and nitrogen gas alongside lethal injection. Opponents call it a return to 'medieval' punishment; supporters cite drug-sourcing failures.
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FactualDOJ Moves Medical Marijuana to Schedule III, Covering 38 States
Acting AG Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. The shift unlocks tax relief for dispensaries in 38 states and opens the door to broader research.
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FactualEPA Lists Microplastics as Drinking Water Contaminant for First Time
The EPA added microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its draft contaminant candidate list, covering 75 chemicals and four contaminant groups. It is the first step toward potential federal drinking water standards.
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FactualFifth Circuit Lifts SB4 Injunction, Texas Can Now Arrest Migrants
A 10-7 en banc ruling dismissed the challenge on standing grounds, sidestepping whether the law is constitutional. Texas police can now arrest suspected illegal crossers for the first time since 2023.
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BalancedJohnson's Third FISA Plan Drops Warrant Requirement, April 30 Deadline Looms
Speaker Johnson unveiled a three-year FISA 702 renewal without the warrant requirement that sank two earlier votes. GOP hardliners say they are 'not there yet' with five days until expiry.
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