Politics & Policy
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Trump expected to refuse extension of North American trade agreement
A six-year review session will follow the declaration, as required by a "sunset clause" Trump negotiated in his first term.
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Democratic socialist Kiros defeats incumbent in Colorado House Democratic primary
Melat Kiros is a progressive critic of "establishment Democrats." She supports Medicare for all, abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, and universal childcare.
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Lauren Boebert wins Republican nomination for House unopposed
The Republican won the primary despite President Donald Trump's push for a challenger last month after she campaigned for Massie, who lost his primary.
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Treasury Department sanctions Chinese refinery, vessels providing oil to Iran
The department targeted the China-based independent teapot refinery Hengli Petrochemical Refinery Co., Ltd. in Dalian, China, claiming it was one of Iran’s largest customers for crude oil and other petroleum products.
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Republicans challenge Rep. Clyde in Georgia's 9th District
Sam Couvillon and Joel Poole are both challenging incumbent Clyde in the May 19 primary. Early voting begins on Monday, April 27.
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Moreno moves to ban lawmakers from betting markets
Congress has long faced scrutiny for alleged insider trading, though legislation to prohibit such trades has struggled to gain traction.
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ISU strike enters third week; union sues over alleged strikebreaking
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1110 union called for a strike April 8 after contract negotiations with Illinois State fell through
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FDA approves three fast-track studies of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, depression
The FDA did not specify what companies will conduct the research, but two of the companies are studying psilocybin. The third company is studying methylone, which is similar to the psychedelic MDMA, as a possible treatment for PTSD.
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Trump complains SCOTUS didn't let U.S. keep tariff money in ruling
The Supreme Court, earlier this year, struck down the tariffs he imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), leading the Treasury to have to prepare to refund billions.
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Ohio Supreme Court favors tenants in energy ruling
The unanimous decision classifies submetering companies as utilities, meaning they are now subject to the same state regulations as traditional utility companies under the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO.
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GOP's Luna: Ghislaine Maxwell won't get a pardon
Maxwell's attorneys have formally requested a pardon from President Donald Trump, though he has not indicated any plans to issue one.
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Preliminary NTSB report on LaGuardia collision finds communication issues led to tragedy
A combination of high workload and communication failures caused the emergency vehicle to enter the runway in the path of the landing Air Canada jet, according to the preliminary report.
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France keeps climate off G7 agenda to please Trump admin: Report
Also this week, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker cautioned NATO allies against vocalizing their opposition to the Iran war to avoid needlessly antagonizing Trump.