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May 03 2026POLITICS

Media, Hitler Talk and the White House Incident

The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked a debate about how news outlets cover violent events. A commentator said that the media quickly turned the story into a focus on themselves and then shifted to talking about a popular comedian. She warned that journalists sh

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Security Dog’s Quick Exit Raises Questions About White House Safety

The Justice Department released new footage that shows a police dog and its handler approaching the stairwell entrance the alleged shooter, Cole Allen, used to try to reach the White House Correspondents Dinner. The dog stops at the doorway for about three seconds before the handler pulls it back. M

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May 03 2026POLITICS

A court trial in New Mexico could reshape how social media giants operate

For years, public concern has grown about how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp might affect young users. Now, a trial starting in New Mexico is putting those concerns to the test. Instead of a jury deciding, a judge will hear arguments in Santa Fe to determine if Meta’s apps create a

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Soldiers suspected in Mali’s recent militant attacks as violence spreads

Last week’s surprise attacks on multiple Malian military bases revealed cracks in the country’s security. Five soldiers—three still serving, one retired, and one recently dismissed—are now under investigation for possibly helping militants tied to al Qaeda and Tuareg separatists. One of the accused,

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Money in politics: who really wins the fundraising race?

Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Military Future After US Troop Cuts

Germany’s defense chief now insists the country must step up its own security game. The push comes after the United States said it will pull out 5, 000 soldiers from German soil. At the moment, nearly 40, 000 American troops still call Germany home, but their ranks are shrinking. The move isn’t a su

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Health struggles of jailed Iranian activist spark urgent calls for action

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights figure in Iran, faces life-threatening medical emergencies while behind bars. According to her family’s organization, she suffered a serious heart issue and collapsed multiple times recently. This prompted prison officials to rush her to a hospital, though

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Trump Family’s Crypto Project Faces New Heat Over Suspected Ties

A recent report put a spotlight on World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project tied to the Trump family, after it launched a stablecoin on AB Chain—a blockchain network connected to a controversial resort plan in Timor-Leste. That project, meant to promote blockchain adoption and charity

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May 03 2026POLITICS

How new rules could weaken voting power

The recent Supreme Court ruling changes how voting districts can be drawn, making it easier for states to reshape boundaries in ways that reduce the voting strength of Black communities. The decision says states can only be challenged if they intentionally discriminate based on race—not if their act

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