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General view of the Pentagon where at least 30 news organizations refused to sign a new access policy in Washington

New York Times Suing Pentagon Over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s New Press Rules

Outlets like The Times walked out of the Pentagon rather than agree to the rules as a condition for getting a press credential.

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The second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, in Washington

Supreme Court Likely To Rule in Favor of Abortion Opponents in Challenge To State Investigation

Many Democratic-aligned states have sought to protect abortion access and some have investigated whether pregnancy centers mislead women into thinking they offer abortions.

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Skyline of Detroit, Michigan

2 Conservative Operatives Get Probation for Robocalls To Discourage Black Detroit Voters in 2020

They pleaded no contest to voter intimidation, conspiracy and computer crimes after a long, unsuccessful effort to challenge the charges on free speech grounds.

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23rd day of U.S. government shutdown

Experts Doubt the Pentagon Can Punish Kelly Over the ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

The investigation was announced after President Trump’s social media post accusing Kelly — and the five other Democratic lawmakers in the video — of sedition “punishable by DEATH.”

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Trump Adminstration Freezes Federal Funding For Northwestern University

Northwestern To Pay $75 Million in Deal With Trump Administration To Restore Federal Funding

During negotiations, interim university president Henry Bienen said Northwestern refused to cede control over hiring, admissions, or its curriculum.

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U.S. President Biden in Washington

Political Consultant Defies Court Order in Lawsuit Over AI Robocalls That Mimicked Biden

The order came five months after a jury acquitted Steve Kramer of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate.

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press pool white house

AP and Trump Administration Argue Access Case Before Federal Appeals Court; No Ruling Yet

President Donald Trump restricted the AP’s access to events in smaller spaces like the Oval Office and Air Force One, leading the news outlet to sue.

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Comic-Con International, in San Diego, California

On Paper, a California City Bans the Sale of Comic Books To Kids. Officials Want To Change That

The ban prohibits distributing comic books prominently featuring an account of crime that show images of illegal acts such as arson, murder or rape to anyone under 18.

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