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Blue States Seek Civil Rights Exemptions for Sanctuary Cities

Feb 12, 2026

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Blue States Seek Civil Rights Exemptions for Sanctuary Cities

Democrat officials seek civil rights exemptions for sanctuary cities, testing limits of federal funding rules and immigration enforcement authority nationwide.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump Invites Putin to Board of Peace With $1 Billion Price Tag for Permanent Seats

Jan 20, 2026

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Trump Invites Putin to Board of Peace With $1 Billion Price Tag for Permanent Seats

Trump’s Board of Peace charges nations $1 billion for permanent seats to oversee Gaza reconstruction. Putin is among the invited world leaders.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

The Great Political Exodus: Americans Abandoning the Two-Party System

Jan 14, 2026

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The Great Political Exodus: Americans Abandoning the Two-Party System

Over half of Americans now reject both major parties, creating unprecedented volatility and forcing politicians to compete for independent voters.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

The Fed Under Fire: Central Bank Independence Meets Presidential Pressure

Jan 13, 2026

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The Fed Under Fire: Central Bank Independence Meets Presidential Pressure

Justice Department investigates Fed Chair Powell amid Trump’s pressure for rate cuts, sparking bipartisan concerns about central bank independence and market stability.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Mamdani Sworn in as Mayor of New York City Promising Affordability

Jan 5, 2026

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Mamdani Sworn in as Mayor of New York City Promising Affordability

Zohran Mamdani becomes the youngest Mayor of New York in over one hundred years.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

U.S. Politics

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America’s Data Center Boom Is Pushing Back on Communities

Dec 30, 2025

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America’s Data Center Boom Is Pushing Back on Communities

America’s race to build data centers is colliding with energy limits, local politics, and rising public backlash. The conflict is just beginning.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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U.S. Visa Ban On Former EU Official Draws Sharp Response From France

Dec 26, 2025

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U.S. Visa Ban On Former EU Official Draws Sharp Response From France

France condemns the U.S. visa ban on former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, warning that it risks straining already tense transatlantic relations.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

FBI

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New FBI Makes Arrest in January 6, 2021, Pipe Bomb Case

Dec 8, 2025

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New FBI Makes Arrest in January 6, 2021, Pipe Bomb Case

FBI arrests suspect in connection with the attempted bombing of Democratic and Republican committee offices on January 6th.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

U.S. Politics

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Newsom Calls on Blue States to Rewrite the Map Before 2026 Midterms

Nov 6, 2025

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Newsom Calls on Blue States to Rewrite the Map Before 2026 Midterms

Gavin Newsom calls on blue states to redraw districts ahead of 2026, pushing Democrats into a redistricting arms race with Republicans.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Democrats Win Two Governors’ Races and Mayorship of New York City

Nov 6, 2025

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Democrats Win Two Governors’ Races and Mayorship of New York City

Democrats win governor’s races in Virginia, New Jersey, and the Mayorship of New York City.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

U.S. Politics

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U.S. Federal Government Faces Potential Shutdown on Wednesday

Oct 1, 2025

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U.S. Federal Government Faces Potential Shutdown on Wednesday

Shutdown looms for the U.S. federal government on Wednesday as Congress is at an impasse.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

U.S. Politics

Two Americas Emerging: Red and Blue States Drift Further Apart on Policy

Sep 25, 2025

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Two Americas Emerging: Red and Blue States Drift Further Apart on Policy

From abortion to vaccines to guns, state laws are diverging sharply. Americans now face two competing policy realities depending on where they live.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Conservatives Demand End to Earmarks as Budget Fight Heats Up on Capitol Hill

Sep 19, 2025

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Conservatives Demand End to Earmarks as Budget Fight Heats Up on Capitol Hill

Conservative groups urge Congress to ban earmarks again, calling them wasteful and politically biased ahead of the 2026 federal budget fight.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Tech CEOs Called to Testify Before Congress on Online Radicalization Following High-Profile Political Violence

Sep 19, 2025

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Tech CEOs Called to Testify Before Congress on Online Radicalization Following High-Profile Political Violence

Congress calls Discord, Reddit, Twitch, and Steam CEOs to testify on how online platforms may fuel political radicalization and violence.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Trump Administration Moves to Block Political and Religious Debanking

Sep 9, 2025

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Trump Administration Moves to Block Political and Religious Debanking

The Trump administration issued new rules barring banks from cutting services based on political or religious beliefs, reinforcing viewpoint neutrality standards.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Report Reveals Teachers Unions Sent $43 Million to Left-Leaning Political Groups

Sep 2, 2025

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Report Reveals Teachers Unions Sent $43 Million to Left-Leaning Political Groups

Watchdog report says top U.S. teachers unions gave over $43 million to political groups, raising questions about priorities and transparency.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Redrawing Trust: Gabbard’s Purging of 37 Intelligence Clearances

Aug 21, 2025

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Redrawing Trust: Gabbard’s Purging of 37 Intelligence Clearances

Gabbard revokes 37 intel clearances and cuts ODNI’s budget, subsequently sparking debates over politicized intelligence and national security trust.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

Classified No More: Gabbard’s Plan to Torch the Intelligence Community

Jul 8, 2025

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Classified No More: Gabbard’s Plan to Torch the Intelligence Community

Tulsi Gabbard is taking on U.S. intelligence. Here’s how her sweeping reforms could change privacy, politics, and public trust.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Tesla

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Tesla Shares Drop 7% After Elon Musk Announces Plans for New Political Party

Jul 8, 2025

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Tesla Shares Drop 7% After Elon Musk Announces Plans for New Political Party

Tesla shares drop 7% after Elon Musk announces plans to form a new political party called the America party.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Trump

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Musk vs. The Machine: The America Party

Jul 7, 2025

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Musk vs. The Machine: The America Party

Elon Musk launches America Party after Trump feud, shaking up U.S. politics with promises of fiscal reform and free speech.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Police Apprehend Suspect in the Assassinations of Minnesota Lawmaker

Jun 18, 2025

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Police Apprehend Suspect in the Assassinations of Minnesota Lawmaker

Suspect apprehended in the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

U.S. Politics

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Minnesota Lawmakers Killed in Politically Motivated Assassination

Jun 16, 2025

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Minnesota Lawmakers Killed in Politically Motivated Assassination

Minnesota lawmakers shot in politically motivated assassination, police continue manhunt for the suspect.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

U.S. Politics

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Wall Street’s New War Room

May 22, 2025

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Wall Street’s New War Room

JPMorgan just launched a high-powered geopolitical center to guide big investors through global turmoil – and its ripple effects could quietly shape your everyday life.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Missiles Incoming? Trump Says Not Anymore

May 21, 2025

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Missiles Incoming? Trump Says Not Anymore

Trump unveils Golden Dome plan to build a missile defense shield over the U.S., aiming to protect Americans from modern threats like hypersonic and space weapons.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Justice on Trial: Bondi Moves to Strip DOJ of Anti-Corruption Watchdog

May 19, 2025

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Justice on Trial: Bondi Moves to Strip DOJ of Anti-Corruption Watchdog

Pam Bondi may gut a key DOJ unit that blocks political prosecutions, raising fears of partisan abuse and a justice system without neutral oversight.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores
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