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Nancy Mace Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Bar Naturalized Citizens From Congress and the Federal Bench

Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to bar naturalized citizens from Congress, federal judgeships, and Senate-confirmed offices. It is a proposal, not a law.

71d ago

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Fired by Hegseth, Retired Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore Wins Democratic Runoff for South Carolina’s 1st District

Retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, pushed out in Pete Hegseth's August Pentagon purge, won the Democratic runoff for South Carolina's 1st District and now faces an uphill November contest against Republican Jenny Honeycutt.

71d ago

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A Growing Push on the Right Now Wants to Charge Women Who Get Abortions With Homicide — and It’s Gaining Ground in at Least 13 States

Lawmakers in at least 13 states have introduced bills to classify abortion as homicide and prosecute patients — a once-fringe idea now gaining ground on the right, though none have passed.

71d ago

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Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Trump’s Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Order

U.S. District Judge Denise Casper issued a 59-page ruling permanently blocking Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, finding the president lacks authority over elections.

71d ago

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Starting July 4, Planned Parenthood Could Regain Federal Medicaid Funding as the GOP Defunding Ban Expires and Republicans Admit They Lack the Votes to Stop It

The one-year ban blocking Planned Parenthood from federal Medicaid is set to expire around July 4, and Republicans now concede they likely lack the votes to extend it.

71d ago

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Planned Parenthood Could Soon Regain Federal Medicaid Access as GOP Defunding Ban Expires

The one-year ban barring Planned Parenthood from federal Medicaid dollars expires in early July, and Republicans say they lack the votes to extend it.

71d ago

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Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Rep. Ro Khanna Over Study Linking USAID Cuts to Millions of Child Deaths

Elon Musk says it may be 'time to sue' Rep. Ro Khanna after the congressman cited a peer-reviewed study projecting USAID cuts could cause millions of child deaths.

71d ago

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Navy Admiral Fired by Pete Hegseth Wins Democratic Runoff, Will Fight for Nancy Mace’s Old Seat

Retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, removed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, won South Carolina's 1st District Democratic runoff and will face Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt in November.

71d ago

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Michelle Obama Shuts Down 2028 Talk Again — But the Draft-Her Movement Won’t Die

Michelle Obama has again ruled out a 2028 run, but betting-market odds and her enduring popularity keep the draft-her speculation alive despite her firm refusals.

71d ago

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‘I’m Out’: Tucker Carlson Says He’s Done With the GOP Over the Iran War and Israel Policy

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson declared 'I'm out' on the Republican Party in a podcast appearance, accusing GOP leaders of putting Israel's interests ahead of America's in the Iran war.

71d ago

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GOP Senator Tillis Slams Trump DOJ Over Reflecting Pool Prosecution Amid Jan. 6 Pardons

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is questioning why the Trump DOJ is threatening 10-year sentences over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage while Jan. 6 rioters who beat police were pardoned.

72d ago

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Senators Move to Freeze 75% of Hegseth’s Travel Budget Until the Pentagon Releases Its Iran School Strike Report

A bipartisan group of senators added an NDAA provision freezing up to 75% of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon releases its overdue report on the Feb. 28 Minab school strike in Iran and unedited boat-strike video. The measure is not yet law.

72d ago