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Blanche thrust into Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

Blanche thrust into Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

In pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job
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Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

In pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job
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The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer
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Trump joins Lawler to test economic pitch in competitive New York district

Trump joins Lawler to test economic pitch in competitive New York district

By Jarrett Renshaw May 22 (Reuters) - Donald Trump travels on Friday to New York’s Hudson Valley with one of the most vulnerable House Republicans facing reelection in November's midterm vote, a rare test of the U.S. president's standing with suburban voters concerned about rising costs.
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President Trump Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther

President Trump Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther

President Trump announced that Welles Remy Crowther, known as the 'Man in the Red Bandana,' will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Crowther, a 24-year-old equities trader and volunteer firefighter, became a symbol of heroism during the September 11 attacks. He saved numerous lives by leading people to safety from the South Tower before it collapsed. The announcement was made during a rally in Rockland County, New York, with Rep. Mike Lawler, who advocated for Crowther's recognition. Crowther's mother, Alison Crowther, expressed her gratitude for the honor, highlighting her son's enduring legacy and the inspiration he continues to provide worldwide.
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President Trump to Posthumously Award Welles Crowther the Presidential Medal of Freedom for 9/11 Heroism

President Trump to Posthumously Award Welles Crowther the Presidential Medal of Freedom for 9/11 Heroism

President Donald Trump announced that Welles Remy Crowther, known as the 'man in the red bandana' for his heroic actions during the September 11 attacks, will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The announcement was made during a rally in Rockland County, New York, in support of U.S. Representative Mike Lawler's re-election campaign. Crowther, an equities trader from Upper Nyack, became a symbol of bravery after he used his red bandana to shield his face from smoke and led 18 people to safety from the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Tragically, Crowther lost his life when the tower collapsed. His story has been widely celebrated, and Lawler has been a vocal advocate for Crowther's recognition, having previously presented a red bandana from Crowther's mother to Trump.
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President Trump Introduces New Nickname for Democrats Inspired by Hakeem Jeffries

President Trump Introduces New Nickname for Democrats Inspired by Hakeem Jeffries

During a visit to New York, President Trump revealed that he has coined a new nickname for Democrats, inspired by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. Trump referred to Jeffries as a 'low IQ person' and used this as a basis to label Democrats as 'Dumocrats.' This development follows a series of exchanges between Trump and Jeffries, where Jeffries had previously called Trump 'the dumbest president ever.' The nickname is part of Trump's broader strategy to criticize Democratic policies, which he describes as 'dumb.' The event took place in Rockland County, where Trump was supporting Rep. Mike Lawler's re-election campaign.
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Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy

Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy

President Donald Trump is heading to one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country to test his midterm economic message
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Cheyenne Hunt Discusses Efforts to Combat Misogyny Through Reckoning Action

Cheyenne Hunt Discusses Efforts to Combat Misogyny Through Reckoning Action

Cheyenne Hunt, founder of the Reckoning Action organization, was interviewed by CBS News' Nancy Cordes about her mission to address misogyny in America. Reckoning Action focuses on pushing for legislative changes and supporting survivors of abuse. Hunt's organization aims to confront gender bias and promote equality through advocacy and policy reform. The interview sheds light on the challenges faced by women in the U.S. and the efforts being made to create a more equitable society.
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Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

By Mariam Sunny May 21 (Reuters) - Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain access to needed healthcare, according to doctors, patients, policy experts and advocacy groups.
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SILVER Act Introduced to Expand U.S. Precious Metals Depositories

SILVER Act Introduced to Expand U.S. Precious Metals Depositories

SILVER Act Introduced to Expand U.S. Precious Metals Depositories
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House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits

The House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall