HHS ends $11M contract with Catholic Charities to care for migrant children

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A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sub-agency has decided not to renew an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities, a move that will affect efforts to care for migrant children. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will no longer fund the Catholic Charities shelter run by the Archdiocese of Miami after several years…

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California high court orders disbarring of former Trump attorney over effort to dispute 2020 election results

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John Eastman, who advised Trump on contesting the 2020 election, was disbarred by the California Supreme Court over findings of deceitful conduct.

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‘Disturbing’ allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress

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Misconduct allegations against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna raised concerns publicly on X.

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Artemis II crew to hold news conference after historic moon flyby

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The crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, together with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency — returned from their historic mission on April 10.

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GOP blocks war power limits again — where are the checks and balances

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This isn’t just about Trump or Iran. It’s about precedent. Because every time Congress chooses not to assert its authority, it becomes easier for the next president — Republican or Democrat — to bypass it, too.

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US Census Bureau releases list of 1,000 most common first names in America

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The U.S. Census Bureau released the list of 1,000 most common first names, based on data collected during the 2020 Census.

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Trump support drops among Catholics after Pope Leo remarks, poll shows

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The poll, conducted late last month, found the president’s approval rating among Catholic voters has dropped to 48%.

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Gavin Newsom trashes California’s Dem choices for governor; could Republicans win?

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Gavin Newsom is not thrilled with California’s remaining choices for governor.

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Bannon advises Hegseth to ‘tone down’ Bible talk: ‘It steps on what’s important’

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Former White House strategist Steve Bannon advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday to tone down religious references in briefings on the conflict with Iran, arguing they distract from the operational details outlined by military leaders. “It was a briefing of precision,” Bannon said on his show “War Room,” lauding Gen. Dan Caine, the chair…

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