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Brawl erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment
A massive brawl broke out in Turkish parliament as opposition politicians attempted to block the appointment of Akin Gurlek as justice minister....
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Illinois Lawmakers Uncertain About Additional Higher Education Funding in Tricky Budget
Illinois lawmakers are not sure if there is more money available for higher education. The budget is described as 'tricky'. This uncertainty...
Democrats Plan Votes on Trump Tariffs to Pressure Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans are facing a major headache as Democrats prepare constant votes targeting President Trump’s tariffs. Many in the GOP feel...
GOP Senators Relieved Over Grand Jury's Rejection of DOJ Indictment of Democrats
Key Republican senators expressed relief that a grand jury rejected an effort by the Department of Justice to indict six Democratic lawmakers. The...
2030 Census Projections Indicate Population Shifts Affecting Democrats' Electoral Chances
The U.S. Census Bureau released 2030 population estimates last month that project shifts for the next decade. These estimates suggest that a...
U.S. Government Nears Partial Shutdown Over DHS Funding
The federal government is heading toward a partial shutdown as Democrats and Republicans disagree on funding for the Department of Homeland...
Irish man held in ICE detention for five months faces dire conditions, as per his wife
An Irish man has been held in ICE detention for five months. His wife says he is facing dire conditions during this time. The story is reported by...
Federal officials arrest man at Manhattan courthouse, disputing NYC sanctuary laws
Surveillance footage shows federal officials leading Gerardo Miguel Mora out of the Manhattan state courthouse. Local and federal officials...
Buddhist Monks Complete 2,300-Mile Walk for Peace to Lincoln Memorial
ABC News’ Selina Wang recaps the 15-week journey of 19 monks and their dog Aloka. The monks walked 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C. They...
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