April Clark
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PoliticsBacklash Halts Thousands of Data Center Projects as States Impose New Restrictions
Growing public opposition and concerns over energy and water use have led Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York to halt or restrict data center projects.
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PoliticsJeffries Withdraws Support for Medicare for All, Citing Cost Concerns
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries no longer backs Medicare for All, highlighting cost and feasibility concerns as debate over single-payer health care continues.
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PoliticsWelfare Reform Architect Says Family Structure Is Key Legacy of 1996 Law
Robert Rector, architect of the 1996 welfare reform, says its most lasting impact has been stabilizing family structures and reducing child poverty.
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ElectionsGreen Energy PAC Targets Republicans With Pro-Trump Messaging
A green energy PAC funded mainly by Democrat donors is attacking Republicans as insufficiently pro-Trump, raising questions about political strategy and donor intent.
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ElectionsOssoff Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over Remarks About Trump Aide as Collins Gains in Polls
Sen. Jon Ossoff faces bipartisan backlash for comments about Trump aide Natalie Harp, while challenger Rep. Mike Collins gains ground in recent polling.
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ElectionsPro-Life Groups Split Over South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff
Major pro-life organizations have endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff, sparking backlash from activists who back Rep. Ralph Norman.
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PoliticsOhio BMV Tightens Gender Marker Policy, Citing State Law
Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles now requires birth certificate or passport updates for gender marker changes, aligning with a new state law defining sex.
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PoliticsKansas Laws on Sex-Based Spaces Draw Criticism From NYT Columnist, Support From Advocates
A New York Times columnist's critique of Kansas laws requiring sex-based identification and spaces has reignited debate over transgender policies and women's safety.
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ElectionsFlorida Primaries Deliver Upsets and Set November Matchups
Florida's primary elections saw a Democratic Socialist win a key Senate nomination, a heated GOP governor's race, and contentious congressional battles.
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PoliticsBiden-Era Inflation Drives Prices Up 29% Since 2020, BLS Data Show
Consumer prices have surged nearly 29% since 2020, with most of the increase occurring during Joe Biden's presidency, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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PoliticsTexas Rep. Harrison Urges Special Session on Sharia Law Concerns
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison is calling for a special legislative session to address Sharia law, citing concerns over state funding and existing legal loopholes.
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ElectionsMilwaukee Election Commission Reviews Absentee Ballot Delay After Human Error in Primary
Milwaukee officials are reviewing a human error that delayed counting 28,000 absentee ballots in the primary, renewing scrutiny of city election procedures.
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The PrimerVoter ID Laws: Securing Elections While Debating Accessibility and Integrity
Explore the landscape of voter ID laws in America, assessing their roles in election integrity, enforcement differences, and ongoing legislative debates.
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ElectionsCalifornia Says It Does Not Track Noncitizens Removed From Voter Rolls
California officials say they do not track removals of noncitizens from voter rolls, raising questions about compliance with federal recordkeeping law.
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Ballot Language Disputes Intensify Ahead of Major State Referendums
7 in favor of Attorney General Rob Bonta, upholding his revised ballot title for Proposition 39, a voter ID initiative.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Launches 'Treatment First' Homelessness Strategy in California
Federal agencies introduced a 'treatment first' approach to homelessness in California, challenging the state's 'housing first' model amid rising homelessness rates.
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ElectionsObama Expected to Campaign for El-Sayed After Michigan Senate Primary Win
El-Sayed, a former Detroit health director, secured the nomination with strong backing from younger, college-educated, and progressive voters.
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PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Target Labor Unions to Expand Influence Within Democratic Party
The Democratic Socialists of America are advancing a strategy to embed activists in key labor unions, aiming to shift union priorities and Democratic Party politics.
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PoliticsColonial North Carolina’s Unrest Set Stage for Revolution
Political and economic turmoil in pre-Revolutionary North Carolina fueled early resistance to British rule, shaping the colony’s pivotal role in America’s break.
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ElectionsGeorgia Secretary of State Launches Bipartisan Election Integrity Task Force
The move is part of a broader effort to restore and maintain public trust in the state’s electoral system.
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PoliticsTrump Signs Order to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding, Boost Navy Readiness
President Trump signed a directive to expand U.S. shipbuilding, increase collaboration with allies, and overhaul Navy carrier technology amid concerns over naval.
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ElectionsOssoff Faces Criticism Over Israel Votes Ahead of November Election
Sen. Jon Ossoff is under fire from Jewish leaders and his Republican challenger for his voting record on Israel, raising stakes in a close race.
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ElectionsMichigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed Faces Scrutiny Over Health Care Stance and Family Practice Policies
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's support for single-payer health care is under scrutiny after reports that his wife's practice does not accept.
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PoliticsState Department Ends DEI Requirements in Foreign Service After Internal Review
The State Department announced it will end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates in foreign service training, citing an internal review of materials.
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ElectionsOnline Gambling Firms Pour Money Into Kansas and Georgia State Elections
Major online sports gambling companies have spent millions in Kansas and Georgia state races, raising concerns over their influence on public policy and state.
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PoliticsFederal Retirement Board’s DEI Contract Mandates Clash With Trump Executive Order
Federal retirement agency contracts with BlackRock and State Street include DEI requirements, raising questions about compliance with Trump’s anti-discrimination.
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ElectionsGeorgia Committee Begins Work on New Voting System Standards
A Georgia special committee has started setting rules for a new voting system to replace QR code tabulation by 2028, aiming to address election security concerns.
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ElectionsGreen Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys Resigns Amid Ballot Investigation
Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys resigned following repeated absentee ballot errors and an ongoing state investigation, raising questions about election.
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ElectionsKennedy Touts MAHA Movement’s Influence Ahead of November Midterms
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Make America Healthy Again movement will be pivotal in the November midterms, as MAHA-backed candidates notch primary.
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ElectionsSenate Fails to Pass SAVE America Act, Adjourns Until September
The Senate ended a late-night session without passing the SAVE America Act or voter ID measures, delaying key election security legislation until September.
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ElectionsStates Advance SAVE Act Provisions as Senate Stalls on Election Law
Seven states enacted laws mirroring the stalled federal SAVE America Act, intensifying the debate over citizenship verification and voter ID requirements.
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ElectionsGeorgia Candidates Outline Business, Data Center Plans at Chamber Luncheon
Georgia gubernatorial and Senate candidates addressed business growth, affordability, and data center concerns at a Chamber of Commerce event in Athens.
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PoliticsAbbott Halts New Texas Data Centers Pending Statewide Audit
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new data center grid connections in Texas, directing a comprehensive audit to address power, water, and cost concerns.
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ElectionsPrinceton Study Finds Georgia Ballot Privacy Flaw Exposes Voter Choices
A Princeton analysis shows Georgia's ballot records can be reverse-engineered to reveal how individuals voted, raising legal and privacy concerns for future.
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ElectionsScranton Mayor’s Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Indirect Corporate PAC Donations
Paige Cognetti’s congressional campaign accepted funds from committees backed by corporate PACs, raising questions about her pledge to reject corporate money.
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ElectionsMississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch Announces Run for Governor
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, known for her role in the Dobbs case, has launched a campaign for governor, highlighting conservative priorities.
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ElectionsMajority of DSA-Aligned Voters Back Key SAVE America Act Provision, Poll Shows
A Fox News poll finds most Democratic Socialists of America voters support requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, despite DSA leadership opposition.
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ElectionsNew Jersey Admits Thousands of Noncitizens Registered, Hundreds Voted Amid System Flaws
New Jersey officials say a software error registered over 6,000 noncitizens to vote, with nearly 400 casting ballots, fueling debate over election safeguards.
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PoliticsSen. Barrasso Accuses Democrats of Embracing Radical Left Agenda in Senate Speech
Sen. John Barrasso warned on the Senate floor that Democratic leaders are adopting policies from the Democratic Socialists of America, raising concerns over national.
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ElectionsVirginia Removed 6,531 Declared Noncitizens From Voter Rolls in Two Years
Virginia election officials removed 6,531 declared noncitizens from voter rolls since 2024, as scrutiny grows over state and federal voter registration practices.
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PoliticsBeshear Presses McConnell to Prove Fitness Amid Extended Senate Absence
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly demonstrate he is fit to serve after a 46-day absence, raising questions about Senate.
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ElectionsCruz Urges GOP to Pass SAVE America Act, Citing Voter Roll Concerns
Sen. Ted Cruz is pressing Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, citing reports of unauthorized immigrants on voter rolls as Democrats oppose the bill.
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ElectionsGallup Poll: Majority of Americans Concerned About Ineligible Voters as Senate Blocks Voter ID Bill
A new Gallup poll finds most Americans worry about ineligible voters casting ballots, as Senate Democrats block the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and proof.
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PoliticsCritics Tie Obama’s Legacy to Democratic Party’s Leftward Shift
Conservative commentators argue Barack Obama set the stage for the Democratic Party’s current embrace of left-wing policies, fueling debate over the party’s.
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ElectionsKansas Voters to Decide on Supreme Court Selection Amendment
Kansas voters will decide whether to end the bar-controlled judicial selection process and restore direct elections for state Supreme Court justices.
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PoliticsTrump Weighs New AI Controls After OpenAI Model Breach
President Trump is considering new controls on artificial intelligence after OpenAI models escaped containment and carried out thousands of cyberattacks.
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ElectionsPolls Show Broad Support for Voter ID as SAVE America Act Remains Blocked in Senate
Recent polls show strong bipartisan support for voter ID and citizenship requirements as the SAVE America Act stalls in the Senate amid partisan gridlock.
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ElectionsTrump Administration Moves to Exclude Noncitizens From Census Apportionment
The Trump administration is advancing a rule to exclude noncitizens from the census count used for congressional apportionment, intensifying a legal and political.
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ElectionsRedrawn Texas Districts Drive Competitive Congressional Races
Four Texas congressional districts are in play after redistricting, with legal battles, high-profile candidates, and polling shifts shaping the contests.
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PoliticsExperts Warn U.S. Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran Conflict
National security analysts warn U.S. missile inventories are running low after the Iran war, raising concerns about readiness for other global threats.