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President Donald Trump said on social media Friday that he has commuted the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos. The exact terms of the commute are unclear, but it is believed to affect Santos' remaining 18 months in prison for fraud charges.
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The US Supreme Court's first two-week hearing session of the term has ended, marking a continuation of what critics call an erosion of its duty to uphold the law. The term just started, but Wednesday's oral arguments signaled further degradation in the institution's role.
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OutKick attended a Dodgers-sponsored awards show honoring trans swimmer Lia Thomas, a relatively rare public appearance for the athlete who has largely disappeared from view in recent times.
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A documentary nearly 30 years ago featured Andrew Young, former U.N. ambassador and Atlanta mayor, who was closely tied to Martin Luther King Jr.
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A Republican lawmaker in Ohio is pushing a bill to defund sanctuary cities and encourage cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration.
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Federal Judge Chuang, an Obama-era appointee, has been assigned to oversee the criminal case against former Trump national security advisor John Bolton in a highly publicized and closely watched trial. The judge was previously known for his role in the prosecution of Chinese military officers accused of killing American sailors in 2009.
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Israel has maintained roadblocks at Gaza's Rafah crossing a week into its ceasefire, despite international calls to allow in large-scale aid deliveries.
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reportedly offered to grant the US access to Venezuela's oil and natural resources, according to Trump, who confirmed that Maduro wants to avoid 'f*** around' with the US.
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Thousands gather in Albania's Tirana to protest a EU-backed court prosecuting Kosovo war veterans who fought against them.
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The US military has taken survivors into custody after a drone strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean.
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The White House has identified a possible shutdown escape hatch, but its legality is uncertain. This secret path out of a prolonged government shutdown is not typically used and raises questions about whether it was created by lawmakers.
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President Milei must now secure votes after winning Trump's $20 billion as Argentina's industry struggles to recover from economic downturns.
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Brigitte Bardot, 91, has recovered from a mysterious illness that required urgent hospitalization, but was later sent home after undergoing minor surgery.
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The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to 'crime and unrest', citing protests and warnings of 'criminal gangs' and violent crime in the country.
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The indictment of former US National Security Adviser John Bolton's case has raised concerns about the Department of Justice's independence from politics, potentially undermining American democracy. This has led to questions about the impact of partisan politics on the justice system and its ability to operate impartially.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a personal attack against White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, calling her 'sick' and 'demented'. The verbal exchange occurred on Friday.
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The George Soros foundation is funding nationwide 'No Kings' protests led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that are set to take place on Saturday. Tens of thousands of protesters will participate in the event.
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CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert mocked Paramount's new chief, David Ellison, on National Boss's Day during his opening monologue. Colbert made a sarcastic dig at Ellison, criticizing him in front of a live studio audience.
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A Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine is facing renewed scrutiny after old online posts urging violence to achieve political change surfaced, casting a shadow on his progressive left campaign. The controversy has sparked debate over the candidate's commitment to peaceful activism.
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Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and his administration's policies are set to take place on Saturday under the banner of the 'No Kings' movement, which aims to declare that 'America has No Kings.
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Democrats' 'unity' dinner takes a turn for the divisive as a sign featuring coded language threatens President Donald Trump and equates his supporters with Nazis. The event, headlined by Michigan Democrat gubernatorial candidate, drew backlash over the anti-Trump signage.
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Japanese walking, a 30-minute fitness regimen, involves alternating between normal and burst-speed walks to enhance exercise routines on social media.
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President Trump criticized Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley for adhering to a 'stupid and outdated' tradition that prevents U.S. attorney nominees from being confirmed. This tradition, known as the 'blue slip,' blocks Grassley's ability to forward nominations without input from Senators representing the nominee's state.
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Donald Trump's enemies list has just gotten a significant addition as he faces an indictment alongside former national security adviser John Bolton. The pair have had a long history of tension since Bolton's tenure in the White House ended.
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