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A new trove of government files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was released by President Trump, sparking hopes of resolving lingering questions and conspiracy theories surrounding the event. Historians do not anticipate major revelations but are eager to uncover new historical insights. This release, likely one of the last, includes records on Kennedy and orders for disclosure on the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., aiming...

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., clashed with CNN host John Berman over a federal judge blocking the Trump administration's deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act targeting members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Burchett criticized the judge as an "activist" and accused CNN of siding with criminals, while defending Trump and border czar Tom Homan's immigration measures. The debate escalated as Burchett accused CNN of being out of touch and defending the judge, while...

A key committee has voted to advance Gov. Brian Kemp's lawsuit reform bill to the full House for a vote, despite opposition from Democrats, trial lawyers, and some victims who fear limitations on lawsuits. Macon Republican state Sen. John F. Kennedy introduced the bill to address concerns, emphasizing that it provides structure without impairing the ability to sue. The bill passed out of the committee along party lines, with a potential vote on the House...

Elon Musk and his team's efforts to permanently shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development were found to likely violate the Constitution by a federal judge. The judge ruled that Mr. Musk acted as a U.S. officer without proper appointment by President Trump, ordering agency operations to be partially restored and prohibiting further shutdown work. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was noted to have assumed control of the agency, canceling programs and contracts, leading to...

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine, but Putin did not support a broader 30-day ceasefire. The White House sees this as a step towards peace, hoping to include a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and ultimately end the fighting. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is open to proposals for peace but emphasizes the need for transparency in discussions, as air...

President Donald Trump's Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights found the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School in violation of Title IX for allowing trans athletes to compete in girls sports, prompting a response from the MPA defending their policy in accordance with Maine State Law. DHHS gave Maine 10 days to resolve the issue or face action from the U.S. Department of Justice, sparking a...