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Herschel Walker Can’t Shake His Texas Residency Problem: As the Georgia Senate runoff nears completion of the 2022 midterms, Republican candidate Herschel Walker ...
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Herschel Walker Can’t Shake His Texas Residency Problem
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Herschel Walker Told Georgia Campaign Audience That He Lives in Texas, Because Of Course
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Herschel Walker Can’t Shake His Texas Residency Problem: As the Georgia Senate runoff nears completion of the 2022 midterms, Republican candidate Herschel Walker ...
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Herschel Walker Can’t Shake His Texas Residency Problem
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Herschel Walker Told Georgia Campaign Audience That He Lives in Texas, Because Of Course
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Herschel Walker Told Georgia Campaign Audience That He Lives in Texas ...
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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped: Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in ...
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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped
Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.

  • In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.

  • The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.

  • Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
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Crystal Mason’s 5-year illegal voting sentence is overturned: Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release ...
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Crystal Mason’s 5-year illegal voting sentence is overturned
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Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman should be disbarred, judge rules: Eastman has championed the legal theory that Trump used to pressure former VP Mike Pence to ...
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Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman should be disbarred, judge rules
Quick Glance: Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman faces disbarment recommendation
  • A judge recommends that conservative lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license due to his efforts to keep ex-President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.

  • Judge Yvette Roland held Eastman accountable for 10 of 11 charges, including misleading courts and conspiring with Trump to obstruct the government.

  • The California State Bar, dedicated to attorney discipline, alleges Eastman violated laws by making false statements to undermine election results.

  • Eastman will be inactive pending the Supreme Court's decision after the judge's order, preventing him from practicing law in California, the state bar confirmed.
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Judge to consider if Trump can throw out Georgia election subversion case on First Amendment grounds
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Judge to consider if Trump can throw out Georgia election subversion case ...
Quick Glance: Trump Attorney Challenges Georgia Charges
  • Former President Trump's attorneys argued that the charges in Georgia target core political speech and urged the judge to dismiss them under the First Amendment before the trial.

  • Trump contested the November 2020 election results, alleging fraud, and faces accusations of attempting to subvert Georgia's election results to stay in power.

  • Trump, along with allies, faces 10 charges in Georgia related to the election, with his attorney pressing a First Amendment defense while other defendants like David Shafer also challenge their charges.

  • McAfee presided over the hearing, where various legal arguments were presented, including challenges to the indictment's language regarding Shafer's involvement in sending alternate electors and Trump's alleged false votes.
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Landlord with 4 properties fires back at trolls: An Australian landlord who went viral after complaining she felt “demonised” by renters has doubled down on her ...
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Landlord with 4 properties fires back at trolls
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas
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Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark could face disbarment for aiding Trump: At a discipline hearing, a D.C Bar attorney accused Clark of attempting a Justice ...
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Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark could face disbarment for aiding Trump
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
  • D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election

  • Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts

  • Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud

  • Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black country Texas acts: With 'Cowboy Carter', Beyoncé joins a growing list of Black country and Americana artists ...
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black country Texas acts
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Georgia legislature passes broad elections bill with 2024 implications: The GOP-controlled Georgia legislature on Thursday passed a wide-ranging elections ...
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Georgia legislature passes broad elections bill with 2024 implications
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Trump Tells Atlanta Judge Lies Help Get to the Truth: Donald Trump wants a Georgia judge to kill off his indictment, with his lawyers arguing in court that lies ...
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Trump Tells Atlanta Judge Lies Help Get to the Truth
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Trump seeks to dismiss Georgia charges claiming free speech : Fulton County prosecutors accused Donald Trump’s lawyer of trying to recast the charges against the ...
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Trump seeks to dismiss Georgia charges claiming free speech
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests: A federal appeals court issued a ruling late Tuesday that extends the block on a Texas immigration law that ...
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests
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How the Baltimore bridge collapse spawned a torrent of instant conspiracy theories
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How the Baltimore bridge collapse spawned a torrent of instant conspiracy ...
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
  • Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead

  • Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge

  • Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead

  • President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
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A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges of applying the law ... Show more
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee: The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) ...
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold: A controversial Texas law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect ...
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion drug: The nation’s highest court will consider a ruling from an Amarillo federal judge who ...
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion ...
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at LGBTQ nonprofit - UPI.com
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at ...
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Texas woman's prison sentence for attempting to vote illegally is thrown out: A Texas appeals court tossed out a woman's five-year prison sentence for voting ...
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Texas woman's prison sentence for attempting to vote illegally is thrown ...
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states: A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring ...
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states
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Georgia GOP Official Who Whined About Stolen Election Voted Illegally Nine Times: Brian Pritchard, who hosts a conservative talk show, was accused of illegally ...
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Georgia GOP Official Who Whined About Stolen Election Voted Illegally Nine ...
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Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in Johnson County crash that killed 6
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Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in Johnson County crash that ...
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply: Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits ...
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply
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Donald Trump Supporters Impersonated Georgia Officials, Prosecutor Tells Court: Trump "lied over and over and over again," Georgia prosecutor says in court.
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Donald Trump Supporters Impersonated Georgia Officials, Prosecutor Tells ...
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’: Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) claimed the state’s immigration law is an “absolute disaster” ...
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’
Quick Glance: Court Blocks Migrant Arrests in Texas Once Again
  • Following the enforcement of the strict new immigration law, a federal appeals court issued an order late Tuesday preventing Texas from arresting migrants suspected of illegal entry into the USA.

  • The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision after weeks to allow Texas to enforce the law by pausing a lower judge's ruling.

  • Earlier on Tuesday, a divided Supreme Court granted permission for Texas to implement a law granting police extensive powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border as litigation on the matter unfolded.

  • The federal government and Mexico have raised concerns about the contentious law and announced measures to impede its enforcement.
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate: He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch ...
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or ...
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of ...
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Truth Social made Trump richer and gave him a new megaphone. But it’s struggling as a social media site
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Truth Social made Trump richer and gave him a new megaphone ...
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Judge accuses Musk’s X of trying to intimidate critics as he tosses lawsuit: A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate was ...
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Judge accuses Musk’s X of trying to intimidate critics as he tosses ...
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
  • A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.

  • The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.

  • X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.

  • The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts: The whiplash created by rapid-fire court orders is sparking alarm over whether a Texas law clearing the way for state ...
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project: Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid ...
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project
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Texas could require political influencers to disclose payment: The Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit ...
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Texas could require political influencers to disclose payment
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else: A Texas man is hoping a legal name change and a long-shot presidential bid will get his ...
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else
Quick Glance: US Election: Texan Enters Race as 'Literally Any Other Person'
  • A man from Texas, USA, plans to run in the upcoming presidential elections under the name 'Literally Any Other Person' to express his dissatisfaction with presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

  • Dustin Ebey, a 35-year-old US Army veteran, has legally changed his name to 'Literally Any Other Person' to contest for the White House as he is 'fed up' with the 'constant power struggle' between the Democrats and the Republicans, as reported by The Guardian.

  • 'Literally Any Other Person' needs at least 113,000 signatures from non-primary voters in the state of Texas by May to have his name listed on the ballots. Given the improbability, he is advocating for people to manually write his name in.
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they illegally cross El Paso border in wild scene
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they ...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration law: The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Texas to immediately begin enforcing ...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration ...
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Like a Phish concert but with more grievance, this is what it's like at a Trump rally
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University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are struggling to stay afloat in wake of anti-DEI law
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University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are ...
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When is spring break for public schools in metro Atlanta? : Spring break season in Atlanta is fast approaching, and with it comes the excitement from students ...
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When is spring break for public schools in metro Atlanta?
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Florida passes law requiring age verification for porn sites, social media restrictions
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Florida passes law requiring age verification for porn sites ...
Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.

  • Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.

  • The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.

  • Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Files 'Warning' Resolution Against Speaker Mike Johnson: The Georgia Republican stopped short of forcing a vote to throw out the House ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Files 'Warning' Resolution Against Speaker Mike ...
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.

  • The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.

  • The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.

  • Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
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Texas companies race to develop hydrogen as a fuel: Supporters say developing hydrogen as a fuel is critical to slowing climate change. Critics are concerned ...
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Texas companies race to develop hydrogen as a fuel
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Texas AG Paxton Demands DEI Docs From Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems: Ken Paxton wants to know if diversity commitments “are compromising the company’s ...
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Texas AG Paxton Demands DEI Docs From Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems
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85 years after a white mob burned down her childhood home, Opal Lee is moving back.
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85 years after a white mob burned down her childhood home ...
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Trump co-defendant Michael Roman subpoenaed, Kenneth Chesebro interviewed in Arizona 2020 election probe: Sources
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Trump co-defendant Michael Roman subpoenaed, Kenneth Chesebro interviewed ...
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Fani Willis Team Relies on Judge Chutkan to Stop Donald Trump: Georgia prosecutors argued that the D.C judge had already ruled on the First Amendment arguments ...
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Fani Willis Team Relies on Judge Chutkan to Stop Donald Trump
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Texas GOP chair race deepens party's divide: Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in ...
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Texas GOP chair race deepens party's divide
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April 2024 total eclipse guide: How to watch, understand and stay safe on April 8
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Quick Glance: Officials caution public to prepare for solar eclipse
  • US officials have warned locals to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a spectacular astronomical event.

  • The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract a large number of tourists to the continent, potentially straining local resources and causing traffic disruptions.

  • Schools in Texas districts are closing due to concerns about traffic and emergency response times.

  • The total solar eclipse will darken the sky, providing a spectacular show visible from Canada to Mexico.
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Georgia primary does not show increase in African American support for Trump: Nearly 200,000 Black voters participated in Georgia’s March 12 presidential primary ...
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Georgia primary does not show increase in African American support for ...
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Supreme Court lets ‘insurrectionist’ ban against New Mexico official stand: Couy Griffin was a county commissioner in New Mexico until courts there ruled he was ...
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Supreme Court lets ‘insurrectionist’ ban against New Mexico official stand