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After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
In an unsigned order, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal seeking to revive a policy ending certain medical treatments for transgender inmates.
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
A federal judge ruled DHS's practice of knocking on doors and asking people about their immigration status — and whether they have voted in recent elections — likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
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Trump to rally with Iowa rep. as she pledges to push back on White House
President Trump is set to rally with Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa as he seeks to boost GOP candidates in a political environment that has dimmed for the party — prompting pushback from some candidates, including Hinson.
John Anderson, country music Hall of Famer, dies at 71
John Anderson, a country music Hall of Famer with a distinctive voice, died on Wednesday, his family said. He was 71 years old.
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