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ACLU's Lawsuit Over ICE Raid at an Idaho Racetrack Could Be a Game Changer

Mother Jones - 2 days ago

State Rep. Michael Echols enters crowded Republican primary for Julia Letlow's House seat

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Trump Official Who Called Epstein 'Gross' Admits to Island Trip

Rolling Stone - 2 days ago

6 Arizona bills that could actually make a dent in the housing crisis

Phoenix New Times - 2 days ago

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The Conversation - 2 days ago

Trump Told Police Chief 'Everyone' Knew About Epstein Abuse

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

Why the cabinet secretary could be next to leave Starmer's No 10 team

Independent UK - 2 days ago

Türkiye appoints new justice and interior ministers in cabinet reshuffle

Daily Sabah - 2 days ago

Daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate fatally stabbed, husband arrested

New York Daily News - 2 days ago

Why the words 'Armenian genocide' matter after Vance social media reference is deleted

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Why the words 'Armenian genocide' matter after Vance social media reference is deleted

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Why the words 'Armenian genocide' matter after Vance social media reference is deleted

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani pushing for free bus pilot program during FIFA World Cup

New York Daily News - 2 days ago

Republican lawmakers grill telecom officials over phone records access in Trump investigation

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Gov. Jeff Landry picks new leader for Louisiana's criminal justice system

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Republican lawmakers grill telecom officials over phone records access in Trump investigation

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Republican lawmakers grill telecom officials over phone records access in Trump investigation

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

Heartbreaking as farmers mental health hits four-year low - 47 take own lives

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Harford chooses new school board president after Poynton's abrupt departure

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

GOP anxiety over Trump tariffs tests House Speaker Johnson

CNBC - 2 days ago

US-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

US-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Board endorses ICE in Washington County; no mention of new detention center

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Howard Lutnick says he had lunch with his family on Epstein's island in 2012

Business Insider - 2 days ago

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

New York Daily News - 2 days ago

Trump administration takes down a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Trump administration takes down a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Trump administration takes down a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

Iberville Parish sheriff will seek 2027 re-election against former right hand man

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic House special primary in New Jersey

NPR - 2 days ago

Starmer's 'put up or shut up' moment is overshadowed by a new scandal

Independent UK - 2 days ago

How are Democrats trying to reform ICE? -- Today's Big Question -- Democratic leadership has put forth several demands for the agency -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

The Week - 2 days ago

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado pulls plug on sputtering Hochul primary challenge

New York Daily News - 2 days ago

Annual governors gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Annual governors gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

How could Mandelson have passed the vetting process?

Sky News - 2 days ago

Annual governors gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Matt Mahan jumped into the governor's race — and the money came pouring in

The Mercury News - 2 days ago

Gov. Jeff Landry names state Rep. Julie Emerson his new chief of staff

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Watch: ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

Watch: ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Watch: ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Labour slammed over 'grotesque attack' on Royal Family in major snub to King Charles

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Salisbury council reshuffles leadership after surprise reorganization

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

Nigel Farage wants to end working from home culture for one huge reason

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Judge rejects California's ICE mask ban, OKs ID law -- Speed Read -- Federal law enforcement agents can wear masks but must display clear identification -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

The Week - 2 days ago

Nigel Farage issues warning claiming Islamists are 'embedded' in UK education and police

Daily Express - 2 days ago

'We hold these truths': Viewing the Declaration of Independence, visitors reflect on America at 250

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

Brutal polling for Keir Starmer as majority of voters now say he must quit over Mandelson

Daily Express - 2 days ago

'We hold these truths': Viewing the Declaration of Independence, visitors reflect on America at 250

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

'We hold these truths': Viewing the Declaration of Independence, visitors reflect on America at 250

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

The GOP Is Panicking Over Noncitizen Voting. It's Imaginary.

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

Miami Rep., Ex-Spanish TV Anchor Slams Spanish-Only Halftime Show

Miami New Times - 2 days ago

State Sen. Gary Carter says no to Louisiana Senate race. Which Democrat might run?

The Advocate - 2 days ago

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

UK's political standoff threatens to put 'Damocles sword' over gilt markets

CNBC - 2 days ago

I was banned from GB News and Talk TV - one star sent me shocking text

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Howard Lutnick's Epstein Problem Isn't Going Away

New York Magazine - 2 days ago

Court battle over definition of 'woman' has cost taxpayers more than £766,000

Sky News - 2 days ago

Jack Schlossberg all in on Trump probe if he wins Nadler's seat

New York Daily News - 2 days ago

Terrorist convicted of bomb plot defends decision to stand in UK election -- Shahid Butt, a candidate to become a councillor in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham, served five...

Daily Express - 2 days ago

EPA set to revoke underpinning for all climate regulation

CNBC - 2 days ago

Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate

Byline Times - 2 days ago

Could Florida's conservation lands soon be sold for agriculture?

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Florida eyes penalties for employers of undocumented migrants hurt on the job

Tampa Bay Times - 2 days ago

Five reasons why Keir Starmer's leadership is facing unprecedented challenges

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Russia can't attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

ANALYSIS - Keir Starmer's weakness is a gift to nationalists - and could destroy the United Kingdom - The Mandelson-Epstein scandal provides a huge opportunity for Scottish nationalists the SNP,...

Daily Express - 2 days ago

Russia can't attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Russia can't attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

Reform pledges new law as it issues funding threat to all Welsh universities

WalesOnline - 2 days ago

Reform UK's Welsh leader says someone threatened to burn down his home with his family inside

WalesOnline - 2 days ago

How Jeffrey Epstein sparked a political crisis threatening the UK government

CNBC - 2 days ago

Nigel Farage has made an outrageous promise - and it's about to blow up -- MIEKA SMILES: Voters would do well to start questioning Reform UK's abilities.

Daily Express - 2 days ago

The Lowlights of the First Year of RFK Jr.'s MAHA Agenda

Rolling Stone - 2 days ago

Sen. Johnson hardens opposition to Dem DHS demands as shutdown looms

CNBC - 2 days ago

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Orlando Sentinel - 2 days ago

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 2 days ago

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

The Baltimore Sun - 2 days ago

Democrats reject White House offer as ICE funding deadline looms

New York Daily News - 3 days ago

Could Florida's conservation lands soon be sold for agriculture?

Tampa Bay Times - 3 days ago

St. Petersburg begins accepting bids for study about ditching Duke Energy

Tampa Bay Times - 3 days ago

Wes Streeting humiliated by police over Mandelson messages bombshell

Daily Express - 3 days ago

This Democrat won in a Louisiana district that went heavily for Trump. Here's how she did it.

The Advocate - 3 days ago

Watch: Streeting has Mandelson text messages read back to him

Independent UK - 3 days ago

China lashes out at UK expansion of visa scheme following Jimmy Lai conviction

CNBC - 3 days ago

Andy Burnham finally breaks silence with major statement on Keir Starmer's future as PM -- The mayor of Greater Manchester has finally set out whether Keir Starmer has his backing after...

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Liberal Sen. Bernie Sanders to kick off California billionaires' tax campaign

Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Poverty simulation offers 'eye-opening' experience for Silicon Valley leaders

The Mercury News - 3 days ago

DeSantis officials tied to Hope Florida saga up again for Senate confirmation

Tampa Bay Times - 3 days ago

Poll: If Starmer were forced to step aside, who should lead Labour?

Independent UK - 3 days ago

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin outlines Reform policy 'everyone had better support'

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Without a path to permanent residency, Ukrainians face uncertain future in Canada

The Globe and Mail - 3 days ago

Conservatives to propose barring non-citizens convicted of crimes from making refugee claims

The Globe and Mail - 3 days ago

DHS faces funding deadline. And, courts fast-track Somali asylum seeker hearings

NPR - 3 days ago

OPINION - Starmer's Labour is imploding – snap election is now real possibility and Reform are ready

Daily Express - 3 days ago