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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Dominion V. Fox News Trial That Starts This Week

Anna Betts — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:28:28 -0400

Already, the case has given people an unprecedented look inside Fox News and the chaos behind the coverage of the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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With The Start Of Dominion’s Defamation Trial, Consequences Loom For Fox News

Sara Boboltz — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:10:03 -0400

Welcome to the “find out” stage of Fox’s 2020 election coverage.

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Montana Lawmakers Have Voted To Ban TikTok

Stephanie K. Baer — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:25:05 -0400

If Gov. Greg Gianforte signs the legislation into law, Montana will become the first state to ban the Chinese-owned app amid concerns about data privacy and surveillance.

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If You Wondered How Ron DeSantis Looks Eating Pudding With His Fingers, Well, The Answer Is Here

David Mack — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 11:25:07 -0400

The ad is ostensibly about framing DeSantis as a threat to Social Security and Medicare, but I doubt that’s the image viewers are going to leave with. 💩

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Abortion Access Could Be Blocked In Much Of The South After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signed Into Law A Six-Week Ban

Anna Betts — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:25:06 -0400

Whether the six-week ban goes into effect will depend on how the state Supreme Court rules on a challenge to the existing 15-week ban.

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Lady Gaga Has Been Appointed To Lead A Presidential Commission By Joe Biden

David Mack — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:25:07 -0400

Gaga wasn’t the only big name appointed as a member to the commission, which will advise the president on cultural policy.

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The Oldest Member Of Congress Is Facing Calls To Resign, But Has Agreed To Step Back From An Influential Committee

David Mack — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:19:14 -0400

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, 89, has been away from the Senate since February.

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The Other Tennessee Democrat Who Was Expelled By His GOP Colleagues From His House Seat For Protesting Gun Violence Has Been Reinstated

Clarissa-Jan Lim — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:40:49 -0400

"And so the message for all the people in Nashville who decided to expel us: You can't expel hope. You can't expel justice. You can't expel our voice."

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One Of The Two Tennessee Lawmakers Who Were Expelled For Protesting Gun Violence Has Been Reinstated

Stephanie K. Baer — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:25:07 -0400

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County voted to send Justin Jones back to the Tennessee House on an interim basis. Justin Pearson, the other expelled lawmaker, could also be reappointed later this week.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Lambastes Tennessee GOP For 'Naked Abuse Of Power'

Ben Blanchet — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:25:07 -0400

The U.S. representative added to recent criticism of the state's Republican-led House following the expulsion of two Democrats.

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Justice Department Files Immediate Appeal To Abortion Pill Ruling

Alanna Vagianos — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:25:28 -0400

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said that the DOJ “strongly disagrees with the decision" of a Texas judge to invalidate FDA approval of mifepristone.

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Two Federal Judges Have Issued Conflicting Opinions On The FDA’s Approval Of A Medication Abortion Pill, Setting The Stage For A Supreme Court Battle

Julia Reinstein — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:07:06 -0400

It wasn’t immediately clear what the dueling opinions will mean for access to medication abortion. The conflict “almost guarantees that the Supreme Court will have to step in immediately,” one expert told BuzzFeed News.

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Advocates Say A Proposed Change To Title IX Rules Are A “Betrayal” To Trans Rights And Could Bar Trans Athletes From Competitive Sports

Levi Kalish — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:37:51 -0500

The proposed rules would allow high schools and colleges to bar trans athletes from competitive sports in order to preserve “fairness.”

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Tennessee Republicans Expelled Two Democrats Who Protested For Gun Control After The Nashville Shooting

David Mack — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:08:53 -0400

"The world is watching Tennessee because what is happening here today is a farce of democracy," one of the expelled Democrats told lawmakers prior to the vote.

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A New Ban On Trans Girls And Women In School Sports Could Lead To “Invasive Examinations” Of Student-Athletes To Prove Their Gender, Advocates Say

Levi Kalish — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:40:40 -0500

The Republican lawmaker who introduced the bill said it would be enforced via student-athletes’ physical exams.

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This Is How Prosecutors Say Donald Trump Committed 34 Felonies

Paige Skinner — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:25:05 -0400

Former president Donald Trump and his lawyer Michael Cohen allegedly made the illegal payoffs as part of a deal to "catch and kill" negative tabloid stories.

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Biden Was Too Busy To Watch The News As Trump Was Arraigned, But He’ll Catch Up Later, The White House Says

Pocharapon Neammanee — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:40:48 -0400

“Of course, this is playing out on many of the networks here on a daily basis for hours and hours, so obviously, he will catch part of the news when he has a moment to catch up on the news of the day,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Tuesday.

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This Election In Wisconsin Will Likely Determine The Future Of Abortion Rights In The State

Anna Betts — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:54:40 -0400

“If you are a pro-life voter, you have waited your entire life for this chance; if you are a pro-choice voter, you are confronted by the possibility of losing essentially all rights to abortion in the state.”

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Biden Celebrates Transgender Day Of Visibility, Calls Out Hateful 'MAGA Extremists'

Ryan Grenoble — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 07:25:05 -0400

"I want every member of the trans community to know that we see you. You’re each made in the image of God, and deserve love, dignity, and respect."

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12 (Kinda Silly???) Questions We Have About Trump Getting Indicted And Arraigned

Julia Reinstein — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:08:37 -0400

Was there a mugshot? Could he run for president from prison? We asked legal scholars all your most burning questions.

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Opinion: Dangers Lurk Aboard Cruise Ships. The Cruise Passenger Protection Act Can Help.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:47:12 -0400

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who authored a cruise safety bill, argues that cruise passengers deserve better protection and support.

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The Best Tweets About Donald Trump Getting Indicted For A Crime

Paige Skinner — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:25:06 -0400

"‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ star Donald Trump has been indicted on criminal charges."

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Donald Trump Has Become The First President In US History To Face Criminal Charges

Stephanie K. Baer — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:13:37 -0400

Trump will now need to be formally arrested and arraigned like any other defendant — a stunning fall from grace for someone who was once one of the most powerful people on the planet.

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Hakeem Jeffries Blasts GOP For Silence On Gun Control After Nashville School Shooting

Sanjana Karanth — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:10:55 -0400

The top House Democrat castigated Republicans for inaction after the Tennessee mass shooting that killed three children and three adults.

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A Group Of Florida LGBTQ Kids Are Learning How To Fight Back

David Mack — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:55:44 -0400

“Just literally for one day you can be completely unabashedly yourself and be that queer teen that Florida seems to be afraid of.”

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George Santos Or Barbie: Who (Supposedly) Had This Job?

Paige Skinner — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:09:30 -0400

Rep. George Santos has had, according to his claims, a long career. So has Barbie. Can you tell which supposed job belongs to who?

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As Criminal Charges Loom, Donald Trump Is Not Mad Online. Do Not Put In The Newspaper That He Is Mad.

David Mack — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:02:25 -0400

The former president is attacking Manhattan’s district attorney — and his possible 2024 rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — as he faces the prospect of criminal charges.

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Welcome To The Circus Outside The Court Where Trump May Be Indicted

David Mack — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:25:06 -0400

Trump had predicted he’d be arrested on Tuesday, sending supporters, opponents, and a ton of media scrambling to the Manhattan courthouse where it may all go down.

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Twice’s Chaeyoung Apologized For Her T-Shirt Bearing A Swastika But Hasn't Yet Addressed The QAnon T-Shirt She Wore

Steffi Cao — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:25:05 -0400

The 23-year-old idol posted a statement to her Instagram, saying she “will pay absolute attention in the future,” days after she wore a QAnon T-shirt.

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The Battle For AI Supremacy Got Super Intense This Week, Risks Be Damned

Pranav Dixit — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:17:59 -0400

“‘Move fast and break things’ seems to suddenly be in vogue again.”

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“An Attack On All Speech” Has Passed Its First Hurdle In Florida

David Mack — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:25:08 -0400

A dozen members of the public — including defense attorneys, free press advocates, and LGBTQ activists — all rose to speak against the controversial Florida bill, warning that it likely contravenes long-standing Supreme Court precedent.

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Pete Buttigieg’s Husband Chasten Hit Back At Mike Pence After The Former VP Made Anti-Gay Jokes About Their Kids

David Mack — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:25:06 -0400

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is among those who are calling on Pence to apologize for his comments.

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“People Need To Be Paying Attention”: How A Bill Aimed At The Media Could Impact Democracy As We Know It

David Mack — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 01:25:06 -0500

An “extreme” bill in Florida is aimed at making it easier to sue the news media for defamation — and it's alarmed First Amendment advocates across the country.

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Tennessee’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Has Been Commenting Heart And Fire Emojis On This Young Man’s Thirst Traps

Paige Skinner — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:25:08 -0500

“Super look,” the politician commented on a shirtless photo of the young man.

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RuPaul Urged Fans To Fight Back Against The Right-Wing “Stunt Queens” Who Are Legislating Against Drag

David Mack — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:25:08 -0500

RuPaul had faced criticism by some for not speaking out more publicly against the spate of anti-drag bills sweeping state houses across the country.

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"I Hate Him Passionately”: Tucker Carlson's Texts Reveal How He Really Felt About Trump

Clarissa-Jan Lim — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:25:06 -0500

"We are very, very close to being able to ignore Trump most nights. I truly can't wait," Carlson texted weeks before the end of Trump's term.

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Biden's Ukraine Visit Was A Logistical Nightmare That Included A 10-Hour Train Trip Through The War-Torn Country

Amber Jamieson — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:31:40 -0500

"One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands."

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A Grand Jury Believes “One Or More” Witnesses May Have Lied During Inquiry Into Trump’s Efforts To Overturn The 2020 Election

Pocharapon Neammanee — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:25:05 -0500

“The grand jury recommends that the district attorney seek appropriate indictments for such crimes where the evidence is compelling.”

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Sen. John Fetterman Checked Himself Into A Hospital For Treatment Of Clinical Depression, And His Wife Said She's Proud Of Him For "Getting The Care He Needs"

Paige Skinner — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:25:06 -0500

It comes a week after he was hospitalized for feeling lightheaded at a Senate retreat.

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Amazon Warehouse Worker Daniel Olayiwola Decided To Make A Podcast About Amazon’s Working Conditions

Albert Samaha — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:32:26 -0500

On his podcast Surviving Scamazon, Daniel Olayiwola, a 29-year-old warehouse worker, offers frank commentary about the company’s working conditions.

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A Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Young Adults In Oklahoma Is Pushing Trans And Nonbinary People To Leave The State Even Though Republicans Backed Off

Levi Kalish — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:36:21 -0500

“We can buy cigarettes, we can buy a gun, we can buy alcohol, but we’re still not old enough to have a private agreement with our medical provider on what we want to do with our own body?”

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This Member of Congress Called Out The Grammys’ Bad Bunny Snafu As Lacking “Respect”

Anthony Robledo — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:25:04 -0500

“This issue is about respect. The millions of Spanish speakers living in the U.S. deserve equal treatment and consideration as CBS’s English-speaking viewers.”

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They Used To Skate With Tyre Nichols In Middle School. They Gathered Together To Grieve Him.

Albert Samaha — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:35:49 -0500

“Nobody wants to leave. What are you supposed to do after this?”

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The “Special Treatment” Supreme Court Justices Got During The Leak Investigation Should Be Investigated, A Group Told Congress

David Mack — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:56:37 -0500

The justices didn’t have to sign affidavits denying the leak, but their staff did. Congress is being urged to investigate why.

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Two People Were Charged For Vandalizing Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers

David Mack — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:35:15 -0500

The pair allegedly targeted three so-called pregnancy help centers that offer abortion alternatives that include counseling, pregnancy testing, and ultrasounds.

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Unlike Their Staff, The Supreme Court Justices Didn't Have To Sign Affidavits Swearing They Didn’t Leak The Draft Abortion Decision

David Mack — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:39:02 -0500

Rules for thee, but not for me.

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It Appears George Santos Also Lied About Appearing On “Hannah Montana”

David Mack — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:01:10 -0500

Now he’s gone too far.

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The Person Who Leaked The Supreme Court Abortion Decision May Have Gotten Away With It — For Now

David Mack — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:14:53 -0500

Investigators probing the leak of the draft opinion last May have not been able to identify with certainty any one suspect among the court’s almost 100 employees.

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A Black Man Flagged Down Police After A Traffic Collision. Four Hours Later, He Died In LAPD Custody.

Steffi Cao — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 03:25:04 -0500

Keenan Anderson was heard yelling “they’re trying to George Floyd me” in released body camera footage, as police pinned the 31-year-old high school teacher to the ground.

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Dr. Dre Blasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene As “Hateful And Divisive” After She Used His Music In A Twitter Video

Anna Betts — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:25:06 -0500

"I don’t license my music to politicians, especially someone as divisive and hateful as this one," Dr. Dre said.

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