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GOP Lawmakers Grill NPR, PBS CEOs Over Alleged Bias and Taxpayer Funding
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GOP Lawmakers Grill NPR, PBS CEOs Over Alleged Bias and Taxpayer Funding

The heads of NPR and PBS faced a tense grilling by GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill over allegations of biased coverage and misuse of taxpayer funding for their liberal news outlets. The high-intensity questioning aimed to defend these taxpayer-funded organizations from Republican criticism.

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Columbia Student Sues Trump Admin for Immediate Protection from Deportation Order
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Columbia Student Sues Trump Admin for Immediate Protection from Deportation Order

A Columbia University student who was targeted in a deportation attempt by the Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to prevent her removal from the US and to have her permanent resident status reinstated. The student is suing President Trump, former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and other top administration officials.

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Trump Officials Face Scrutiny After Sending Classified Info to Group Chat Over Clinton Controversy
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Trump Officials Face Scrutiny After Sending Classified Info to Group Chat Over Clinton Controversy

Several top Trump administration officials are under scrutiny after sending detailed operational plans about US military strikes on Yemen to a group chat, raising questions about their handling of classified information. The officials had previously denounced Clinton's handling of classified information, but now face criticism for similar behavior.

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EU Leaders Unite in Boycott of US Goods Over Ongoing Human Rights Concerns Abroad
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EU Leaders Unite in Boycott of US Goods Over Ongoing Human Rights Concerns Abroad

A growing number of Europeans are boycotting US goods over disagreements on issues such as gun control and environmental policy, with some countries considering a total ban on American imports. The boycott has already led to some products, including food items like cream cheese, being removed from store shelves in European markets.

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Maine Girl Speaks Out on How Trans Athlete Policies Hurt Her Childhood and Career
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Maine Girl Speaks Out on How Trans Athlete Policies Hurt Her Childhood and Career

A seventh-grade girl from Maine says she was forced to share a locker room with a transgender athlete, hurting her childhood and sports career, amid growing debate over trans athlete policies in the state. The experience, which occurred six years ago, is part of a broader discussion on the impact of those policies on young athletes like herself.

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Disney's 'Snow White' Remake Rocked by Five Controversies Before Release
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Disney's 'Snow White' Remake Rocked by Five Controversies Before Release

Disney's live-action remake of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' faced a tumultuous production period before its release, marked by several controversies that tested the creative vision of the filmmakers. The film's troubled development has been widely reported in the lead-up to its theatrical premiere.

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Feds' Winning Formula: Not Breaking Laws, Judges Say
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Feds' Winning Formula: Not Breaking Laws, Judges Say

The Trump administration's string of court losses has led to frustration among Republicans, who are searching for a solution to mitigate these setbacks; one possible fix could be adhering to laws and regulations rather than consistently breaking them.

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Defense Dept. Reverses Stance on Jackie Robinson Memorial Amid Conservative Backlash
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Defense Dept. Reverses Stance on Jackie Robinson Memorial Amid Conservative Backlash

The US Department of Defense has backtracked on a previous statement that appeared to cancel Jackie Robinson Day due to concerns over woke culture, following criticism from lawmakers and civil rights groups. The department's initial statement sparked outrage among Democrats and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

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Boston Mayor Stands Firm Against Deportation Threats from White House 'Bullies'
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Boston Mayor Stands Firm Against Deportation Threats from White House 'Bullies'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defended her city's sanctuary status, calling it a matter of morality and justice, amid criticism from President Biden who described Boston as being controlled by 'bullies' who refuse to follow federal law. The White House issued a statement criticizing the mayor's stance on immigration policy.

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Trump's FTC Firing Sends Clear Message: Loyalty to Himself Over Country
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Trump's FTC Firing Sends Clear Message: Loyalty to Himself Over Country

President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Democratic FTC commissioners reveals his true loyalty is to Republican allies, sparking accusations of politicization and undermining the agency's independence. The move comes as part of a larger trend of Trump's efforts to dismantle regulatory bodies and appoint loyalists to key positions.

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