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Independent voters helped propel Donald Trump to his second term in office because they viewed Kamala Harris and the Democrats “as the real threats to democracy,” The Brookings Institution reported. But as America nears 100 days since Trump took office,

Luigi Mangione’s case marks a shift in politics of the death penalty in the U.S.  NPR Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO  CNN Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in federal court to murdering healthcare CEO

Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion  Reuters China Rejects Trump Claim of Tariff Talks With Xi  The New York Times Opinion | Is This Trump’s Mitterrand Moment?  WSJ Trump claims ‘200’ tariff deals, phone call with Chinese President Xi in

After weeks of courtroom battles, student protests, and escalating pressure from universities and federal judges, the Trump Administration has reversed a sweeping effort that jeopardized the legal status of thousands of international students in the United States. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The

FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for obstruction of ICE agents, Kash Patel says  Axios Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan charged with 2 felonies in ICE case  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel As FBI arrests judge in Wisconsin, AG Pam Bondi directs new threats at

MILWAUKEE — The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown. FBI Director Kash Patel announced

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months for federal fraud charges  CNN Former congressman George Santos sentenced to 7 years in prison  BBC George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraud  AP News George Santos

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months for federal fraud charges  CNN Ex-Congressman George Santos Is Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison in Federal Fraud Case  The New York Times Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison

Trump tariffs live updates: China eases some US tariffs as Trump sows confusion on state of talks  Yahoo Finance

White House ousts trade official over ties to ‘Anonymous’ author  The Washington Post