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Senate GOP plans data center vote next week

Republican senators are moving toward a floor vote on data center legislation.

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Senate GOP Sponsor of data center legislation
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Student loan borrowers sue Trump administration over credit report damage

Borrowers claim financial harm despite debt forgiveness, alleging debts remain on credit reports.

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“Student loan holders sued the Education Department on Thursday, claiming they suffered financial damages despite getting their debts forgiven years ago.”— CNBC · full quotes →
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Senate prioritizes college sports bill as Americans fret over AI, affordability

With one week left before recess, senators debate the Protecting College Sports Act while ignoring higher-priority issues, drawing…

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“We've been spending all week trying to make the football coaches happy. I can assure you that moms and dads out there across America, when they lie down to…”Sen. John Kennedy— Sen. John Kennedy · full quotes →
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Jackson denies Trump admin's bid for quick deportation relief

The Supreme Court's liberal justice refuses an emergency stay as the administration seeks to bypass her skepticism of the shadow docket.

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“serious concern" that the high court's handling of its emergency docket is "having an enormously disruptive and potentially corrosive effect" on the court…”Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson— Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court justice · Press · full quotes →
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White House memo brands effective altruism a 'doom cult,' names Amodei as founder

Axios reports Trump allies are elevating Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as the face of AI safety "doomerism" ahead of the midterms.

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“built the AI-doom pipeline”— White House memo · full quotes →
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White House banned Politico over anonymous sources it provided itself

The White House revoked Politico's press credentials citing use of anonymous sources, but the quotes came from a controlled press call…

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“The White House told Politico in a letter Tues that it had taken the unusual step of revoking its press passes last week because the news org had violated…”White House— White House, Administration · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Harris joins El-Sayed in Michigan as other Democrats keep their distance

The Michigan Senate nominee bucks a broader Democratic trend of avoiding joint appearances with the former vice president.

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“Many Democrats Are Avoiding Kamala Harris. Abdul El-Sayed Is Welcoming Her.”— New York Times · full quotes →
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Trump officials weigh rolling back beef import plan as GOP midterm panic spreads

White House considers reversing controversial beef imports policy after farm-state Republicans revolt with November elections weeks away.

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“It's a sign that White House officials are trying to stem frustrations from battleground and farm-state Republicans ahead of the November election.”— Politico · full quotes →
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Utah postal worker indicted for discarding 300 mail-in ballots before June primary

A USPS letter carrier allegedly threw hundreds of ballots in a dumpster, denying residents their right to vote in the state primary.

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“When the defendant allegedly threw away the mail he was entrusted to deliver, he also threw away the chance for those citizens to exercise their right to vote.”— U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak, U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah · FOX 13 News Utah · full quotes →
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Ohio Democrats navigate trans rights amid polling headwinds

Facing voter discomfort, Democratic candidates in Ohio are triangulating on transgender issues while criticism mounts from progressive…

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“its consultant class still hasn't figured out how to triangulate the issue without enraging the base”— D.J. Byrnes · full quotes →
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UK rebuffs Stormont plea for more funds, sets Thursday deadline

Northern Ireland Secretary says £1.5bn is final offer; executive parties have until Thursday noon to accept or face Westminster budget…

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“There is no more money. The financial situation in the UK government at the moment is very, very tight.”Sir Chris Bryant— Sir Chris Bryant · full quotes →
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GOP pushes trans-sports attacks as Democrats fracture on messaging

Republicans deploy anti-trans rhetoric as midterm strategy while Democratic candidates distance themselves, splitting the party.

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“We recognize that no member will agree with us on every vote… It is imperative that we continue to welcome 'imperfect allies' to facilitate meaningful and…”— Rep. Mark Takano · full quotes →
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Trump's disapproval hits 58% as economic woes mount, Emerson poll finds

President's second-term approval rating falls to 39% amid rising energy costs and economic concerns.

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“Trump's disapproval rating hits the highest mark it has during his second White House stint amid rising energy costs and economic woes”— Mira Bhakta, Reporter, The Hill · full quotes →
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Farage claims 1,200+ illegal migrant crossings since Monday; Reform pledges Navy deployment

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says undetected boats have crossed the Channel; proposes Royal Navy interception and returns to France.

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“Over 1,200 illegal migrants crossed the Channel since Monday. Multiple boats even arrived undetected. It's insane! Labour have totally lost control of our…”Nigel Farage— Nigel Farage · full quotes →
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McFaul: Trump's U.N. speech 'will be forgotten,' era ending

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia critiques Trump's address to world leaders as unfocused and politically exhausted.

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“I think we're at the end of the Trump era. I think this will be forgotten as a speech. Nobody will remember it.”— Michael McFaul, Former U.S. ambassador to Russia · Press · full quotes →
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Judge Kelly weighs lifting Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

After an hour of oral arguments, the federal judge appeared skeptical of the administration's justification but has not yet ruled.

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“a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, President · full quotes →
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Trump's press ban criticized as own 'yelling into the void' backfire

Commentators say the president's media ban, meant to control coverage, has instead cut off his own platform.

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“Truly an incredible metaphor.”— Tom Wrobleski · full quotes →
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Congress may mandate once-common vehicle feature for all new U.S. cars

A Congressional Budget Office report estimates the requirement would affect 2–2.5 million vehicles annually.

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“A report from the Congressional Budget Office said the bill would impact roughly 2 million to 2.5 million vehicles every year.”— Cleveland.com · full quotes →
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Trump hails 'deep friendship' with Xi during state visit amid criticism

The president rolled out elaborate honors for China's leader while facing pushback from lawmakers in both parties over the optics.

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“From the time of my first election in 2016, President Xi and I have forged a friendship, a truly great friendship, actually, built on mutual respect and the…”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, U.S. President · full quotes →
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France authorizes Netanyahu overflight despite ICC arrest warrant

France defends allowing Netanyahu's plane to cross its airspace en route to the UN, saying international law does not require arrest of…

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“The Rome Statute does not impose any obligations regarding overflights of its territory by a state plane which has a passenger who is targeted by an arrest…”— Pascal Confavreux · full quotes →
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WGA West endorses Nithya Raman in LA mayor race

The Writers' Guild backs the city councilmember over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.

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“With organized labor under attack nationally, and television and film production leaving Hollywood, L.A. must elect a mayor who is committed to supporting…”— Writers' Guild of America West · full quotes →
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Judge blocks Trump's news outlet ban as government-funded anti-communist ad airs during Xi visit

A federal judge halted Trump's ban on three news outlets from the White House while a government-funded pro-Trump ad denouncing communism…

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“A pro-Trump ad denouncing communism that was paid for by the U.S. government has hit the airwaves as the president hosts China's Xi Jinping, a communist, and…”— CBS News · YouTube · full quotes →
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Protest held at Chinese Embassy as Trump meets Xi Jinping in Washington

Demonstrations erupted outside the Chinese Embassy during the Chinese president's state visit to the United States.

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“Watch live as a protest is held in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington as China's President Xi Jinping meets with President Trump during his state visit…”— Associated Press · YouTube · full quotes →
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GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump six weeks before midterms

Facing a 26% approval rating on the Iran war and rising costs, a growing number of Republican lawmakers and candidates are publicly…

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“Unless you're at a crypto convention, it's hard to find too many people who feel their lives have been improved by Trump's policies over the last two years.”— aaron.rupar, Journalist, quoting Public Notice · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Flanagan attacks Washington 'grift': Congress stock trades, presidential memecoin profits, Supreme Court luxury gifts

Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan targets three forms of alleged corruption in a social media post.

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“The grift in Washington needs to stop: ✖️Members of Congress shouldn't get rich trading stocks ✖️The President shouldn't make BILLIONS on his own memecoin…”Peggy Flanagan— Peggy Flanagan · full quotes →
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Belgium warns Trump's US is no longer reliable ally in leaked strategy document

Belgium's foreign ministry said it will recalibrate ties with Washington while cultivating relationships with Trump opponents.

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“the ministry set out a strategy to "calibrate" engagement with Washington to protect Belgian interests while avoiding being seen as "hostile"”— Belgium foreign ministry, Internal strategy document · Reddit · full quotes →
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Hodges reports Farage aide appointment amid scammer allegations

Dan Hodges claims a figure he labels a "Nigerian Scammer" is set to become Nigel Farage's chief of staff.

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“"Nigerian Scammer". There are reports this guy is already back working for Nigel Farage. And is about to be formally appointed his new chief of staff.”— Dan Hodges · full quotes →
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France lifts Usmanov sanctions to free detained citizens, sparking EU alarm

EU officials fear France's deal to remove Russian oligarch from sanctions list sets a precedent for buying immunity.

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“The whole affair shows that unanimity hurts everyone, even France. We urgently need to push for a qualified majority in sanctions.”— EU source, EU official · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Reform politician's 'asylum' claim about English people draws backlash

Jaymey McIvor's assertion that English people are claiming asylum in the Home Counties prompts mockery and criticism of LBC's editorial…

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“I'm sorry but these people shouldn't be asked on to give their views. I think we are perfectly able to hear from a range of opinions without sinking to this…”— jonloveridge.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Lula and Bolsonaro locked in dead heat two weeks before Brazil election

Multiple polls show the incumbent and his right-wing challenger essentially tied as fresh fraud revelations cloud the race.

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“Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is up 2 points, but that's still within the poll's margin of error.”— Al Jazeera · full quotes →
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Trump administration uncovers $1.2B in suspected COVID contract fraud

GSA finds billions in questionable spending on pandemic contracts that continued after emergency ended.

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“allocated emergency funding is a privilege, not a blank check.”— Scott Brady · full quotes →
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Trump-backed film tax credit advances toward congressional vote

Legislation offering tax incentives for film production heads to Congress with Trump administration backing.

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GOP megadonor Mellon pulls back midterm funding

Timothy Mellon reduces financial support for Republican midterm campaign efforts.

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Government-funded Trump ad featuring 'Love Me' song sparks outcry

A TV commercial paid for by federal funds promotes Trump with repeated lyrics and Dana White footage, drawing criticism as authoritarian…

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“This is fascist propaganda, period. I don't know what the hell is going through the minds of the members of our other two branches of government, but they are…”— Twitter user · full quotes →
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