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MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real “Victims”
From newrepublic.com, on Sep 5, 2 2
Opinion | Don’t yawn at Trump’s dishonorable use of Arlington National Cemetery
From washingtonpost.com, on Aug 30, 1 2
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#401: on Jun 5
From theguardian.com
A supreme court case about fishermen could throw government into chaos
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For decades, the Chevron deference doctrine has given broad powers to federal agencies. Now it could be overturned – with major consequences
on Jun 2
#402: on Jun 5
From theguardian.com
Students walk out of University of Chicago graduation over Israel policies
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Pro-Palestinian students staged the walkout as school withheld degrees of four seniors pending disciplinary review over protests
on Jun 1
#403: on Jun 5
From washingtonpost.com
Lawmakers expensed millions in 2023 under new program that doesn’t require receipts
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Critics say the program’s lack of transparency and record-keeping opens it up to abuse.
on Jun 26
#404: on Jun 5
From theguardian.com
Biden: ‘every reason’ to believe Netanyahu is prolonging Gaza war for political gain
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US president’s remarks to Time magazine about PM’s role in conflict draw heavily critical response from Israeli government
on Jun 5
#405: on Jun 4
From theguardian.com
Biden to issue order limiting asylum seekers from crossing US-Mexico border
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President’s move comes amid voter dissatisfaction over migrant numbers as leftwing and Latino lawmakers express alarm
on Jun 4
#406: on Jun 4
From latimes.com
Vermont is 1st state with law requiring oil companies pay for climate change damage
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Vermont becomes the first state to enact a law making fossil fuel companies pay share of damage caused by climate change after catastrophic flooding.
on May 31
#407: on Jun 4
From latimes.com
As heat wave envelopes California, 14,000-acre Corral fire burns in San Joaquin County
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The fire broke out Saturday near a explosives-testing facility and triggered evacuations in San Joaquin County.
on Jun 3
#408: on Jun 4
From theguardian.com
San Francisco police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters occupying Israeli consulate building
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Authorities confirmed 70 people were taken in to custody, cited for trespassing and released after they ‘refused to vacate’ the premises
on Jun 4
#409: on Jun 4
From theguardian.com
White House says ‘ball in Hamas’s court’ over Gaza peace proposal
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Comment made despite signs of division in Israeli war cabinet and Netanyahu appearing to challenge the deal
on Jun 4
#410: on Jun 4
From theguardian.com
Biden to sign executive order to close southern US border to asylum seekers
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President’s sharp political U-turn aimed at stemming record surge and winning support on key voter concern
on Jun 4