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In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats vehemently disagree over whether Virginia should adopt a new congressional map for the November midterms, but they're leaning on the same person to sway voters to their side: former U.S. President Barack Obama.
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Location sent! Sean Strickland disses Khamzat Chimaev for skipping street fight death match opportunity

Location sent! Sean Strickland disses Khamzat Chimaev for skipping street fight death match opportunity

The UFC wisely plans to have tons of security on hand for UFC 328 fight week when Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev are around. But they can’t stop the two from potentially killing each other in the streets! In a new video on social media, Strickland actually lamented the fact that Chimaev passed on the […]
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Factbox-Seventeen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says

Factbox-Seventeen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says

By Ted Hesson April 18 (Reuters) - At least 17 immigrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from January 2026 through early April, according to ICE. That follows 31 deaths last year, a two-decade high.
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Virginia Joins National Popular Vote Compact, Potentially Altering Electoral College System

Virginia Joins National Popular Vote Compact, Potentially Altering Electoral College System

Virginia has joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), a movement aiming to elect the U.S. president by national popular vote without amending the Constitution. This initiative, supported by Virginia's Democratic governor Abigail Spanberger, seeks to award electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote once enough states join to reach an Electoral College majority. With Virginia's inclusion, the compact now represents 222 electoral votes, bringing it closer to the 270 needed to take effect.
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Virginia Joins National Popular Vote Compact, Potentially Altering Presidential Elections

Virginia Joins National Popular Vote Compact, Potentially Altering Presidential Elections

Virginia's Democratic Governor, Abigail Spanberger, has signed legislation to include the state in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). This initiative aims to change the presidential election process by awarding all electoral votes to the national popular vote winner, regardless of state results. With Virginia's inclusion, the compact now represents 222 electoral votes, nearing the 270 needed to activate the agreement. The NPVIC seeks to bypass the traditional Electoral College system without a constitutional amendment, raising concerns about potential constitutional crises if implemented.
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Texas Upstream Employment Declines Amid Strong Hiring Demand

Texas Upstream Employment Declines Amid Strong Hiring Demand

Texas Upstream Employment Declines Amid Strong Hiring Demand
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Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters

A federal judge in Rhode Island has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding the state's unredacted voter rolls
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A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days
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Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands Target California for Market Expansion

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands Target California for Market Expansion

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands Target California for Market Expansion
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Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

By Daniel Trotta April 16 (Reuters) - Two more Democrats, former California attorney general and cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, cleared the polling threshold and will join next week's debate in the state's gubernatorial primary campaign after Eric Swalwell, accused
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A Venezuelan doctor in ICE custody misses husband's asylum interview after being detained at airport

A Venezuelan doctor in ICE custody misses husband's asylum interview after being detained at airport

A Venezuelan attends an asylum interview in Southern California while his wife, a doctor, is detained in Texas