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Talarico Says Texas Elections Not 'Free and Fair' Due to State Voting Laws
The Democratic Senate nominee faces Republican Ken Paxton in a race where no Democrat has won statewide since 1994.
Texas House Rep. James Talarico Acknowledges Past Comments 'Missed the Mark' as Senate Race Heats Up
The Democratic nominee faces Republican attacks over cultural remarks while pivoting to focus on his opponent's legal controversies.
White House Plans to Issue NDAs for Federal Workers to Prevent Leaks
The Office of Personnel Management submitted a draft notice to the Federal Register outlining governmentwide nondisclosure agreements aimed at protecting confidential information.
Document Reveals Student Activist Training Materials Distributed Through Education Coalitions
A 36-page toolkit obtained by Defending Education provides K-12 students guidance on organizing walkouts, using VPNs during protests, and coordinating civil disobedience tactics.
Texas Troopers Find 20 Illegal Immigrants Crammed in Semitruck Sleeping Area After Chase
The discovery near the southern border included four minors from Mexico and Guatemala; Texas officials say it underscores ongoing smuggling threats despite reduced crossing numbers.
Trump Administration Plans Kenya Quarantine Facility for Americans Exposed to Ebola
The move would depart from previous outbreaks where exposed Americans were flown back to U.S. hospitals for treatment and monitoring.
American Doctor Infected With Ebola Being Treated in Berlin After Congo Outbreak
Dr. Peter Stafford is weak but stable at Charité Hospital while the Bundibugyo strain spreads with no approved vaccine or targeted treatment.
Kevin Hart Defends Comic Over George Floyd Joke at Netflix Roast, Sparks Cancel Culture Debate
Tony Hinchcliffe's joke referencing Floyd's death drew criticism, but Hart argued roasts are meant to push boundaries and audiences should know what they're signing up for.
Packers' Jacobs Arrested on Domestic Abuse Charges in Wisconsin
The three-time Pro Bowl running back faces five charges including strangulation and suffocation following a disturbance complaint attended by local police.
Former Obama Adviser Ben Rhodes Publishes Book Examining American Identity Through Speeches
'All We Say' collects 15 speeches from Benjamin Franklin to Trump, tracing how American leaders have defined national identity across centuries.