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House OKs free college entrance exam for deserving high school students: Voting 252-0-0, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading ...
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House OKs free college entrance exam for deserving high school students
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U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.: The U.S. was the lone veto Thursday on a U.N. Security Council resolution recommending ...
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U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation ...
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‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid: The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions – ...
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‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership ...
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India Elections Day 1: Voting in World’s Largest Democracy Begins: Almost 1 billion Indians begin voting Friday in elections lasting more than six weeks ...
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India Elections Day 1: Voting in World’s Largest Democracy Begins
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Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move: The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills — but only ...
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Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move
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LIVE: UN Security Council meets on Middle EastThe UN Security Council convenes ahead of an expected vote on Thursday to determine Palestinian UN membership ... Show more   #UN   #Palestinians   #MiddleEast   #Politics   #Live   #News   #Reuters   www.reuters.com/
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Factory workers vote on whether to unionize Tennessee Volkswagen plant: Votes are almost in from factory workers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee deciding ...
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Factory workers vote on whether to unionize Tennessee Volkswagen plant
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Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes
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Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply ...
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The world's biggest general election has begun in India. Nearly a billion people will head to the polls over six weeks, with the result announced on June 4 ... Show more   edition.cnn.com/2024/04/17/india/india-election-2024-hnk-intl-dg/index.html
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They didn’t want Trump. But they’ll live with the Republican nominee.: Some conservatives would simply rather have a Republican in office — even a ‘consummate ...
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They didn’t want Trump. But they’ll live with the Republican nominee.
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India Votes: Modi Tries to Win Over South As Elections Set to Kick Off: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they ...
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India Votes: Modi Tries to Win Over South As Elections Set to Kick Off
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WATCH LIVE: House takes procedural vote on Ukraine, Israel aid bill in key test for Speaker Johnson
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Voting in the world’s biggest election has begun in India. Sandra Gathmann from #AJEStartHere has this explainer on what to expect.
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UAW vote at Tennessee plant will test resurgent labor movement: 4,000 workers at the Volkswagen facility are eligible to vote.
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UAW vote at Tennessee plant will test resurgent labor movement
Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
  • This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.

  • The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.

  • The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.

  • Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
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The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be: Polls continue to show that President Biden retains an advantage with voters under 30 ...
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The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be
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Atty has a message. Oliver Moeller "EXpecially For You." 😍 The ""sporty lawyer of Cebu"" invites you to join the ABS-CBN News communities on Viber, Telegram ... Show more
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Parents’ rights group to launch anti-TikTok ad ahead of House vote: A parents’ rights group led by a former Trump administration official is launching a new ad ...
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Parents’ rights group to launch anti-TikTok ad ahead of House vote
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
  • The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.

  • EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.

  • The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.

  • The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
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India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in phase 1 and what’s at stake?: A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of ...
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India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in phase 1 and what’s at stake?
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🇺🇳 The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote this week on a resolution that would give a green light for a #Palestinian 🇵🇸 state to join the UN as a full member ... Show more
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India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy: How the world’s most populous country will vote in their election beginning April 19 ...
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India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy
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#ElectionsWithNDTV | EVM Vandalised In Manipur Over Proxy Voting Allegations
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US House inches closer to vote over aid to Ukraine and Israel
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US House inches closer to vote over aid to Ukraine and Israel
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Volkswagen workers are voting on whether to join the UAW. The results could be felt nationwide
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Volkswagen workers are voting on whether to join the UAW. The results ...
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🔊 The headlines from Reuters World News daily podcast: - Netanyahu vows Israel will make its own defense decisions - US House to vote on Ukraine ... Show more   www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-gazans-shattered-ivf-dreams-nazi-slogan-coral-reef-stress-2024-04-18/
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CIA warns Ukraine could lose war this year without fresh aid - Europe - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
  • CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.

  • Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.

  • There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.

  • Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters: He has lost support in key voting blocs that helped him secure the White House last time.
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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters
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What's Zack Snyder's Best Movie? - IGN: If you haven't seen something, don't vote! Instead, hit the red X and disqualify it from future ...
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What's Zack Snyder's Best Movie? - IGN
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Despite stringent security arrangements, violence marred voting for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Inner Manipur constituency on Friday ... Show more
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Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday
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Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 ...
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India heads to the polls in world’s biggest election: Polls will open Friday for the first phase of India’s marathon general election, kicking off a vote in ...
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India heads to the polls in world’s biggest election
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India gears up for 18th parliament elections. Seven-phase voting starts Friday, ending June 1st. They’re seen as crucial and controversial elections that could ... Show more
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Who should win our first Best of 2024 competition – St Helens’ Best for Hair? Which salon, barbershop or independent stylist deserves to make the ... Show more   www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24256286.will-nominate-first-category---best-hair-2024/
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Live blog: UNRWA warns against its dismantling as sought by Israel: Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 195th day — has killed at ...
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Live blog: UNRWA warns against its dismantling as sought by Israel
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ ...
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The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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Voting machine company Smartmatic and OANN settle defamation suit : Voting machine company Smartmatic has settled its defamation suit against One America News ...
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Voting machine company Smartmatic and OANN settle defamation suit
Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
  • Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.

  • The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.

  • OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.

  • While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
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Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership vote: The UN Security Council is expected to vote as soon as Thursday on a draft ...
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Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership ...
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's ...
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UK lawmakers to vote on landmark bill with goal to create Britain's "first smoke-free generation"
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
  • The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

  • The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

  • The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

  • The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
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BREAKING: The Scottish Conservatives' attempt to repeal the Hate Crime Act has failed following a vote in the Scottish Parliament ... Show more
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The smallest park in the world now has a cleverly small website to celebrate it, and that site could get some big recognition ... Show more   millends.com/   www.oregonlive.com/trending/2024/04/learn-about-the-worlds-smallest-park-on-the-worlds-smallest-website.html
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Lords keep Rwanda bill in parliamentary deadlock in blow to Rishi Sunak: The House of Lords snubbed ministerial calls to back down and maintained their stance on ...
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Lords keep Rwanda bill in parliamentary deadlock in blow to Rishi Sunak
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
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House sends foreign surveillance reform bill to Senate: The House on Monday settled its procedural business on a bill to reform the nation’s warrantless ...
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House sends foreign surveillance reform bill to Senate
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Minimum price of alcohol to rise by 30% as MSPs vote to increase cost: The price per unit of alcohol will rise to 65p, up from 50p.
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Minimum price of alcohol to rise by 30% as MSPs vote to increase cost
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Conservatives' loss of support among young people is 'ticking time bomb' for party
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Conservatives' loss of support among young people is 'ticking time bomb' ...
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Iran attack live updates: House speaker plans vote on Israel aid, IDF vows retaliation for strikes
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
  • The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

  • To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
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Johnson gambles on plan separating Israel aid from Ukraine funds: Johnson plans to put four different bills on the floor, essentially decoupling aid for Israel ...
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Johnson gambles on plan separating Israel aid from Ukraine funds
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Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.
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Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate
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The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays
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How every Welsh MP voted on plan to ban smoking for anyone born after 2009www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-vote-commons-your-mp-29007389
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'American Idol' recap: First platinum ticket singer sent home as six contestants say goodbye
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'American Idol' recap: First platinum ticket singer sent home as six ...
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MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy: Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 ...
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MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy
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Trump campaign and RNC pledge to unleash thousands to monitor vote counting in battleground states
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Trump campaign and RNC pledge to unleash thousands to monitor vote ...