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Trump claims Little Sisters court decision as a victory against Obama legacy

The Trump administration claimed that the Little Sisters of the Poor's victory at the Supreme Court Wednesday concerning a contraception mandate was a win of its own over...
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Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control

10 hours ago | Boston Herald

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled broadly Wednesday in favor of the religious rights of employers in two cases that could leave more than 70,000 women without free...
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‘Fast and Furious' Gun Sting May Come Up in Trump-AMLO Meeting

15 hours ago | Bloomberg

Ahead of a meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and Mexico, Washington has responded to concerns raised by Mexico two months ago about a gun sting carried out during the...
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Biden unveils Florida leadership team

3 days ago | Politico

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his senior leadership team in Florida, a must-win state where he holds a commanding lead over President Donald...
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Obama encourages people to ignore 'folks trying to divide us' on Independence Day

4 days ago | Washington Examiner

Former President Barack Obama encouraged people to be "smart" while celebrating Independence Day.
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‘Like yelling squirrel': White House goes after media over Russia bounty story

4 days ago | Politico

The White House this past week was facing a familiar series of questions as it grappled with reports of a Russian bounty program targeting American troops in Afghanistan: What...
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Benghazi probe offers a roadmap for Trump's Russian bounty briefing

6 days ago | Politico

Lawmakers demanding to know whether President Donald Trump and his inner circle ignored intelligence about Russian bounties on U.S. troops have a clear precedent for getting...
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Wagner's Hometown Editorial Board: Republicans Who Support ACA Lawsuit “Should Pay at the Polling Place”

8 days ago | DCCC

Wagner-Backed Lawsuit Would Strip Care From 230,000 Missourians “With record job losses and in the midst of a global pandemic, access to affordable, quality health care has...
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Obama: Trump's use of 'kung flu' phrase 'pisses me off'

9 days ago | Washington Examiner

Former President Barack Obama derided President Trump for his recent usage of the phrases "kung flu" and "China virus" to describe the coronavirus.
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Huntsman at risk of shocking defeat in Utah

9 days ago | Politico

When former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman launched a bid for his old job last November, his entry to the race elicited one immediate question: Why? Now, on the eve of the state's...
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Trump's Tulsa Rally 'Likely' Source Of Coronavirus Surge: Health Official

Tulsa City-County Health Department Director Dr. Bruce Dart said the president's campaign rally last month “likely contributed” to a dramatic surge in new COVID-19 cases. Read more ...

Supreme Court rules against 2 teachers at religious schools

The Supreme Court ruled against two former Catholic school teachers in a 7-2 decision today , saying constitutional language that protects religious freedom barred them from... Read more ...

‘They'll Kill Me': Transcripts Show George Floyd Pleaded For Air More Than...

"It takes a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk," Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin told Floyd before he died. Chauvin and three other cops have been fired and charged. Read more ...

SF Lawmaker: CAREN Act 'Is the CAREN We Need'

A San Francisco lawmaker wants to deploy "CAREN" against people making racially motivated calls to 911. Supervisor Shamann Walton introduced the ordinance Wednesday, calling it... Read more ...

Biden, Sanders unity task forces release policy recommendations

Joe Biden's presidential campaign on Wednesday rolled out the policy recommendations reached by its joint task forces with supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders ahead of the... Read more ...

Shepard Smith joining CNBC as evening news anchor

Shepard Smith, the former Fox News anchor who left the network abruptly last October, will join CNBC, where he will host an hourlong evening newscast beginning in the... Read more ...

Harvard, MIT file suit over Trump administration visa rule for international...

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed suit Wednesday against DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an attempt to halt a proposed... Read more ...

Census Bureau Expands Early Door Knocking For Count To 6 More States

Despite the pandemic, Census Bureau officials say they've determined it's safe enough for visits to unresponsive homes in parts of Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania... Read more ...

Trump wants to reopen schools. Hint: It's not just about education

President Donald Trump's push to reopen America's schools is about more than children's education. It's about the economy. And it's about his reelection. Because for Trump and... Read more ...

Supreme Court set to decide who can see Trump's tax returns, financial records

The Supreme Court is set to unveil its decision on Thursday about whether Congress gets to see President Donald Trump's tax returns and financial records, a ruling that could... Read more ...