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A Colorado district attorney has filed charges against a federal immigration agent following a protest incident. The case stems from demonstrations over the detention of an immigrant father and two children, where a protester says she was placed in a chokehold. Video from the October protest appears to show a masked agent grabbing and pulling the protester during the confrontation. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reviewed the incident as part of the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back, calling the prosecution unlawful and arguing that states do not have authority in the matter.

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A 10-year-old child at the center of an international custody dispute has been returned to the United States from Cuba. Officials say the Trump administration sent a government plane to bring the child back after authorities alleged the child was taken out of the country without permission. The child’s parent, Rose Inessa-Ethington, who is transgender woman, is accused of traveling to Cuba with the child without the consent of the biological mother. Federal and state authorities raised concerns after a family member reported fears the trip was related to plans for gender-affirming medical care. Rose Inessa-Ethington and a partner have been arrested and charged with international parental kidnapping. The child has been returned to the biological mother.

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President Donald Trump is once again claiming voter fraud in a U.S. election, this time pointing to Virginia’s recent redistricting vote. Trump alleged without evidence that the outcome was “rigged,” echoing similar past claims about mail-in ballots and election results. The comments come after Virginia voters narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, a change that could shift House seats and strengthen Democrats’ position. The White House and state officials have not provided evidence supporting claims of widespread fraud. The issue is expected to face further legal and political challenges as the redistricting process moves forward.

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Two people are dead and dozens more are injured following a chemical leak at a plant in Kanawha County. Authorities say the incident happened Wednesday at the Catalyst Refiners facility, located about 10 miles west of Charleston. Officials say workers were preparing to shut down part of the plant when a chemical gas reaction occurred. Around 30 people were taken to the hospital, including one in serious condition.

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U.S. health officials have halted the release of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the decision, citing concerns about the study’s methodology. The research was set to be published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Officials say factors such as prior infection and individual behavior could affect the results of the analysis.

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The Justice Department has reached a settlement with former Trump campaign aide Carter Page, ending a lawsuit over secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation. Page alleged in a 2020 lawsuit that he was the victim of “unlawful spying” by the FBI while it was investigating whether Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign had coordinated with Russia to influence the election. The federal government has agreed to pay 1.25 million dollars to resolve the case.

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Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington today in an effort to extend a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week. However, broader efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East remain uncertain. Planned talks between the United States and Iran have stalled, with the White House suspending Vice President J.D. Vance’s planned trip to Pakistan. Iran has accused the U.S. of failing to negotiate in good faith. Tensions escalated further after Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them — a key global shipping route. The incident comes just a day after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire while maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports.

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Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis that could have been there for years. At a news conference Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a wooded area by someone walking their dog on March 8, who reported it to police. That led to further searches over the days and weeks. A K-9 cadaver dog led authorities to a drainage pipe later searched by camera. On April 1, investigators found another skull, this one in the drainage system, Davis said. The following day, search teams in the area found another 14 bones, Davis said. About 170 personnel from various agencies, from the FBI to search and rescue personnel, were scouring the area on Wednesday, seeking more evidence that could help identify the deceased, Davis said. Police said they hoped to close the portion of the investigation at that specific search area crime scene on Wednesday evening. The cause of death is still undetermined. Authorities believe there is no active threat to the public. Davis said the children were not people reported as missing in the Memphis area. “Someone knows of missing children that we have discovered in this area,” Davis said. “This is heartbreaking, it’s disturbing and at this time we have numerous resources to help us to identify these young people and bring closure to this investigation.”

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The Pentagon has announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job. In a statement posted to social media Wednesday, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.” Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy. The sudden departure comes just a day after Phelan addressed a large crowd of sailors and industry professionals at the Navy’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., and spoke with reporters about his agenda. Phelan’s departure also comes just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army’s top officer, Gen. Randy George.

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Hamas Is Better than Israel?!

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Alan Dershowitz Has Left the Democrat Party

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Authorities say a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed two people and sent 19 others to the hospital. A Kanawha County emergency management official says the leak occurred Wednesday at the Catalyst Refiners plant in Institute, a silver recovery business. The official, C.W. SIgman, said it happened as workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility. Sigman said a chemical gas reaction occurred involving nitric acid and another substance. He spoke at a press briefing, adding the chemical reaction was violent and instantaneous. Officials say seven ambulance workers who responded to the leak were among the injured. The plant is located about 10 miles west of Charleston, the state capital.

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President Donald Trump read a notable Bible passage in a livestreamed marathon. The passage, from 2 Chronicles 7:14, is often quoted by those who believe America was founded as a Christian nation. Trump read Tuesday from the Oval Office, while most participants read at the Museum of the Bible in Washington. The passage has been a theme at National Day of Prayer events. Evangelicals are a key part of Trump's base and are heavily involved in the Bible-reading event. Numerous Republican politicians and prominent pastors are also participating.

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America's 250th anniversary celebrations are officially underway across the country including where the Revolutionary War began. In Lexington, Massachusetts, crowds gathered before sunrise to watch a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, the first clash of the American revolution. The Battle of Lexington marked the opening moments of the Revolutionary War more than 250 years ago, when a small group of local militia stood their ground against a much larger British force. Today, that moment is being honored as part of the nationwide "America 250" celebration, a commemoration leading up to the country's 250th birthday. Organizers say the goal is not just to remember history, but to bring it to life for a new generation, highlighting the people and events that helped shape the nation's founding.

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In preparation for the 250th birthday of our country, the Trump administration is asking U.S. citizens to come together in prayer. Ahead of independence day last year, President Donald Trump said this in Iowa on July 3rd: "As we prepare to celebrate two and a half centuries of freedom, I am inviting America's great religious communities to pray for our nation and for our people. From the beginning, this has always been a country sustained and strengthened by prayer. So important, if we bring religion back stronger, you're going to see everything get better and better and better. So, as we chart our course for the next 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to one nation under God." The White House is asking Americans to dedicate one hour a week to praying for our country and our people. Calling it an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the principles that gave birth to this land of liberty. And - did you know this fun fact.... The phrase "under God" was officially added to the pledge of allegiance on June 14th, 1954, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He added it to contrast American ideals with "godless" Soviet communism during the Cold War.

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As the nation prepares for a big milestone this summer, festivities are already underway! Under President Donald Trump's leadership, a full year of festivities got underway on Memorial Day 2025. The President has put the "Task Force 250" in charge of coordinating events through the end of 2026. It's a a new public-private partnership that the Trump administration created to organize all the commemorations. The White House is asking all levels of government, the private sector, non-profit and educational institutions, and every citizen across the U.S. to celebrate our nation's historic milestone. Task Force 250 has a goal of inspiring a renewed love for American history, encouraging citizens to experience the beauty of our country, and igniting a spirit of adventure and innovation to help our nation succeed for the next 250 years. It's all leading up to July 4th, 2026 when we celebrate 250 years of American independence brought to us by a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures.

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Ahead of America's 250th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service is honoring the people who shaped our country. USPS says "these stamps were 250 years in the making." In April, USPS released its "figures of the American revolution" stamp series featuring 25 individuals whose leadership and sacrifices helped define the fight for independence. These forever stamps will be available at post offices nationwide and online.

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its not shocking that the democrat party is anti-Semitic

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Could The Virginia Supreme Court Overturn The Election Results?

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What Did Virginia Do?!

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