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Ariana Figueroa, New Jersey Monitor Former President Donald Trump in his second term would carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants by utilizing local law enforcement, the National Guard and potentially the U.S. military, according to a lengthy interview he conducted with Time magazine. “When we talk military, generally speaking, …

Jimmy Williams The Biden administration is poised to make a groundbreaking move toward relaxing federal restrictions on cannabis, marking the first time in over 50 years since the enactment of the Controlled Substances Act. Sources reveal that an interim rule is on the horizon, with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) …

Jennifer Shutt, Kentucky Lantern House Democratic Leaders on Tuesday killed efforts by a small group of far-right House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership post. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released a joint statement saying their members …

Jacob Fischler, Missouri Independent Former President Donald Trump defied a gag order in his New York state hush-money trial by posting attacks on likely witnesses on his social media platform and campaign website, the judge in the case ruled Tuesday. Judge Juan M. Merchan fined Trump $9,000 for nine violations of an …

Orion Rummler Originally published by The 19th LGBTQ+ Americans now have greater protections against discrimination when seeking health care, whether from hospitals, doctors, Medicaid programs, and health insurance plans, according to a new rule released Friday by the Biden administration. LGBTQ+ advocates have been waiting for these finalized protections for …

Jimmy Williams Hunter Biden is gearing up to take legal action against Fox News, accusing the network of defaming him and violating his rights. According to a letter obtained by NBC News, Biden’s lawyers are preparing to sue Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital for allegedly spreading false information …

Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana’s Republican attorney general announced Monday the state is suing the Biden administration over new Title IX rules that aim to protect LGBTQ+ students. The updates to the federal law that forbids sex-based discrimination in education have been expanded to include gender identity and sexual orientation. …

Jimmy Williams South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is standing firm on her decision to share a controversial story about her dog Cricket in her upcoming book, despite facing criticism. In a statement on Sunday, she addressed the backlash, acknowledging people’s concerns while emphasizing the honesty of her memoir. Noem’s book, …

Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently met privately for breakfast in Florida, signaling a potential thaw in their relationship. Sources described the meeting as “nice” and “friendly,” with DeSantis planning to assist in fundraising efforts for Trump. The meeting was arranged by mutual contact …

President Joe Biden and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a phone call on Sunday, discussing Israel’s security and the situation in Gaza, amid growing protests on U.S. college campuses and the possibility of an invasion in Rafah. During the call, Biden reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to Israel’s …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden took center stage at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, using humor to criticize former President Donald Trump while also addressing serious issues. In his speech, Biden playfully referred to his age compared to Trump, stating, “I’m a grown man running against a 6-year-old.” He …

The Alabama House of Representatives voted 72-28 on Thursday in favor of a bill that would apply the state’s criminal obscenity laws to public libraries, public school libraries, and the people who work there. Critics, including the Alabama Library Association, have warned that the bill could see librarians jailed and …

Caitlin Sievers, Arizona Mirror Attorney General Kris Mayes has released the names of five more people who were indicted by a grand jury for the part they played in Arizona’s 2020 fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in the White House. Mayes announced on April 24 that …

Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Right-wing allies of former U.S. President Donald Trump are reportedly crafting a plan to give the executive branch control over Federal Reserve policy decisions, an effort that comes as the presumptive GOP nominee continues to signal his authoritarian intentions for a potential second term. The Wall …

Jacob Fischler, New Hampshire Bulletin The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Thursday of former President Donald Trump’s argument he is immune from criminal charges that he tried to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. But conservatives who dominate the court appeared open to returning key questions to a trial …