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NYT scrutinizes Collins's ties to super PAC leader Scott Reed

Weeks before the election, Senator Susan Collins faces questions over her relationship with lobbyist Scott Reed, who leads a super PAC supporting her campaign.

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“Scott Reed, a longtime Washington lobbyist who has a close relationship with Senator Susan Collins of Maine, leads a super PAC backing her campaign.”— New York Times · full quotes →
Susan CollinsSusan Collins U.S. Senator from MaineScott Reed Lobbyist and super PAC leader
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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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Politics 4d ago

Court issues temporary restraining order in CNN v. Trump case

A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order in the lawsuit between CNN and Trump.

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Politics 5d ago

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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Smithsonian's African American museum marks 10 years amid Trump administration pressure

The National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates its anniversary while resisting federal efforts to restrict its…

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“Our anniversary is really founded through this theme of 'Welcome Home. Our Legacy Continues.' It means we are planning our next 10, frankly 20 years of…”— Shanita Brackett, Acting director, National Museum of African American History and Culture · full quotes →
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Trump's press ban empties the White House briefing room as outlets boycott

CNN, Politico, and MS Now barred from the West Wing as journalists abandon their posts in protest.

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“He's not banning media outlets. … About 92% of the stories that they have on the president of the United States, on the administration, are negative.”JD Vance— JD Vance · full quotes →
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Trump claims Canada 'destroying itself' with unchecked immigration; ministers call claims false

U.S. president alleges millions entering without security checks; Ottawa says immigration has actually been reduced.

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“Trump says Canada is "destroying itself" and claims millions are coming in "unchecked and unvetted." No evidence. Canada has actually REDUCED immigration…”— pawbaby2.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Politics 5d ago

Pro-life leaders urge FDA nominee Overton to revoke mail-order abortion access

Fifty pro-life leaders call on the FDA commissioner nominee to reverse Biden-era policies allowing medication abortion by mail.

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“Fifty pro-life leaders released a letter on Thursday calling on FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton to revoke the Biden administration mail-order…”— Breitbart News · full quotes →
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Reform UK slumps in YouGov poll as hung parliament looms

New polling predicts Reform would win fewer seats than Labour and Conservatives, with billionaires now funding far-right parties.

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“A new Yougov poll predicts that Reform would win fewer seats than Labour and the Tories – with the UK heading for a hung parliament.”— Novara Media · Press · full quotes →
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Judge Orders Trump White House to Restore Press Access for CNN, Politico, MS NOW

A Trump-appointed federal judge issued a 14-day restraining order blocking the president's ban on three news outlets, finding no factual…

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“Simply put – the record lacks the factual support for Defendants' contention that the revocation of Plaintiffs' hard passes will in fact protect national…”— Judge Timothy Kelly, U.S. District Judge · Press · full quotes →
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Fox News poll: 71% say Trump lacks clear Iran war strategy

Seven months into the conflict, voters increasingly view the military action as wrong and doubt the administration's exit plan.

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“Typically, the public rallies around the president in response to a foreign policy crisis. But two things are different here. First, President Trump hasn't…”— Daron Shaw, Republican pollster, Fox News Poll · Fox News · full quotes →
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Judge demands Trump explain why White House credentials still denied

A court order to restore Donald Trump's access to the White House has not been followed, prompting judicial intervention.

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“Judge Gives Trump Deadline To Explain Why White House Credentials Are Still Being Denied Despite Court Order”— Deadline · full quotes →
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NYT/Siena Poll: Democrats lead in Michigan and New Hampshire; Collins ahead in Maine

New survey shows tight Senate races in three key states with Collins up 3 points despite recent allegations.

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“In Maine, Susan Collins is up three points over Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in a poll completed prior to new pay-to-play allegations recently reported…”— Don Levy, Siena Research Institute · full quotes →
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Politics 5d ago

Collins leads Jackson in Maine Senate race by 3 points

NYT/Siena poll shows Republican Susan Collins at 49% to Democrat Troy Jackson's 46% in the U.S. Senate contest.

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“A new New York Times/Siena poll in Maine finds Susan Collins (R) leading Troy Jackson (D) in the U.S. Senate race, 49% to 46%.”— Political Wire · Press · full quotes →
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Judge orders ICE to end 'squalid' conditions at 26 Federal Plaza detention center

Federal judge imposes permanent injunction with new requirements after finding agency willfully ignored earlier orders on overcrowding and…

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“Detainees often had to try to sleep while sitting upright given the overcrowding. They simply did not have enough room to lay down. Some even resorted to…”— Judge Lewis Kaplan, U.S. District Judge · full quotes →
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Durbin roasts surveillance-camera CEOs for skipping Senate hearing

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman criticizes executives who failed to appear at a Wednesday hearing on surveillance technology.

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“Obviously they're nervous about being on camera!”Dick Durbin— Dick Durbin · full quotes →
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Politics 4d ago

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of antisemitism in UN speech

Israeli PM delivers defiant address at General Assembly, targeting historian's remarks.

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“antisemitic”Benjamin Netanyahu— Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister · Press · full quotes →
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DHS and Texas candidate posts fuel surge in anti-South Asian racism

A trucking fraud tip line image and university photo comment prompt warnings that hate rhetoric has moved from fringes into mainstream…

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“What we're seeing now is full blown and out in public view. When agency officials and candidates use this language, it gets weaponized and utilized by those…”— Manjusha Kulkarni · full quotes →
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UK universities coordinated with BAE Systems on protest response

Investigation reveals 13 British universities discussed handling pro-Palestine protests with the weapons manufacturer, raising academic…

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“When public universities take operational cues and security strategies from weapons manufacturers to suppress their own students, the boundary between higher…”— Gina Romero, UN special rapporteur for peaceful assembly and association · Al Jazeera · full quotes →
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Judge overturns Trump's media ban hours before Xi Jinping visit

A federal judge ordered Trump to reinstate White House press credentials for CNN and MSNBC Thursday morning, but the networks say they were…

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“they refused to cover one of the Biggest and Most Beautiful Events to take place in many years…they didn't want credit to be given to "TRUMP," they refused to…”— President Donald Trump · full quotes →
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White House denies reporter entry despite court order restoring press access

Laura Barrón-López of MS NOW was barred from entering despite a judicial directive, marking a second apparent defiance of court orders.

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“They've already filed a court order for an emergency hearing about it.”— bearistotle13.bsky.social · full quotes →
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DOJ reveals plan to use passport records for voter citizenship checks

A court filing in DSCC v. Trump shows the State Department will seek to add passport data to the government's voter-eligibility…

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“🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration will start using passport records as it hunts for noncitizens on the voter registration rolls, the Department of Justice…”Marc Elias— Marc Elias, Plaintiffs' counsel, ELG chair · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Politics 4d ago

Moreno and Slotkin delay Chinese car ban vote, seeking Rand Paul's support

Two senators backing a permanent legislative ban on Chinese vehicles postponed a fast-track Senate vote to negotiate with a holdout…

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“My understanding is it's 99 to 1.”Elissa Slotkin— Elissa Slotkin · full quotes →
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Rising bond yields, mortgage rates deepen GOP election gloom

Economic headwinds ahead of the midterms threaten Republican prospects as financial markets signal broader concerns.

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Senate GOP skips recess to work on detention legislation

Republicans forgo scheduled break to advance policy on immigrant detention.

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New Hampshire's strict license plate camera law becomes model for other states

As backlash to Flock and similar tracking technology grows, Florida and other states look to replicate New Hampshire's 2016 restrictions.

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“Florida's going to need to do something for sure on that. I think New Hampshire showed the way it can be done.”Ron DeSantis— Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor · full quotes →
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Trump Winces at Military Flyover During Xi Jinping State Visit

Chinese leader remains composed as U.S. Air Force jets roar overhead at Joint Base Andrews.

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“Trump shoots a painful wince as U.S. Air Force jets roar overhead ... whereas Xi takes it all in stride, calmly looking up into the sky at the aircrafts”— TMZ · Press · full quotes →
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Morocco's Pro-King Party Wins Election as Youth Turnout Hits 20-Year Low

Early results show lowest voter participation in nearly two decades amid economic frustrations ahead of 2030 World Cup.

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“Early results in legislative elections showed the lowest voter turnout in nearly two decades.”— NYT reporting · New York Times · full quotes →
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CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over SIR election row

Political campaign threatens nationwide protests and 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' agitation if the Chief Election Commissioner does not step down…

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“To ensure free and fair elections, CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign.”— Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder · The Hindu · full quotes →
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Xi arrives in Washington; Chinese analysts warn Trump pressure tactics won't work

As Xi Jinping meets Trump Thursday, Beijing signals it won't yield to coercion on trade and market access.

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“I think after all these years, Americans should understand pressure doesn't work. It doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the…”— Zhao Hai · full quotes →
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Corruption allegations target Brazilian Supreme Court justice Moraes

A scandal embroiling Judge Alexandre de Moraes is reshaping Brazil's presidential election with implications for Latin America and U.S…

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“Explosive allegations of corruption are embroiling a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, and reshaping the country's high-stakes presidential…”— Ana Ionova, NYT reporter · full quotes →
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