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Today's Political News Compilation - Friday, May 17, 2024

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Upside-down flag at Justice Alito’s home another blow for Supreme Court under fire

WASHINGTON (AP) — An upside-down U.S. flag has long been a sign of dire distress and versatile symbol of protest. But in January 2021, when it flew over the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, it was largely seen in connection with a specific cause: the false claim by then-President Donald Trump’s supporters that the 2020 election had been marred by fraud.



























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Catholic group questions NFL's commitment to 'inclusion' after response to player's religious speech

  • News source: FOX News
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WATCH: Possible Trump VP pick makes major prediction about Black voters as Biden bleeds support

  • News source: FOX News
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EXCLUSIVE: A Republican considered to be among the frontrunners in the race to be former President Donald Trump's running mate is making a major prediction about Black voters as President Biden continues to bleed support among the traditionally Democrat-supporting community.

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the only Black Republican in the Senate and a staunch supporter of Trump's third White House bid, told Fox News Digital on Friday that Biden's planned weekend campaign swing aimed at shoring up support among the Black community in Georgia and Michigan is...
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ICE declines to reveal names of Jordanians nabbed for Marine base breach; former officials weigh in

  • News source: FOX News
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Friday that it is not yet releasing the identities of two Jordanian nationals who attempted to breach a Marine Corps base in Virginia — something former officials say raises a number of possibilities about the case.

"We cannot proactively release the names, as this could potentially affect their removal proceedings," ICE said in a statement.

Officials had confirmed Thursday that there was an attempted breach on May 3 at Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia. A Marine base spokesperson said that two...
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President Biden and former President Trump agree to first debate this election cycle

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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President Biden and former President Trump agree to first debate this election cycle as they spend the weekend on the campaign trail.
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Women are worried about their financial security. That may affect the 2024 presidential election

  • News source: Lorie Konish,CNBC
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Older women are the largest bloc of swing voters — and the biggest concern they have heading into the November election is their financial security, according to the AARP.

Most women cited a higher cost of living as a top issue, according to the organization's January poll of women ages 50 and up.

Nearly half of women surveyed — 48% — said their financial circumstances fall short of what they had expected for this point in their lives. Meanwhile, 54% said they don't think they will have enough money to retire at their desired age.

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Schools across country disbanding DEI programs in droves; education expert explains why

  • News source: FOX News
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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last summer to ban affirmative action practices in college admissions, in addition to various state legislation and mounting political pressure, a growing number of institutions for higher learning are dismantling their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices.

The Chronicle of Higher Education has tracked changes at 158 college campuses in 22 states since January 2023, saying the tracker "collects changes that public colleges have made to offices, jobs, training, diversity statements...
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Family of little girl killed by illegal immigrant shares emotional story, aims to take action in Congress

  • News source: FOX News
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EXCLUSIVE: The family of a little girl who died at the hands of an illegal immigrant in October is fighting to prevent similar tragedies in the future by making a change at the highest levels of government.

Three-year-old Maddie Hines was killed when Gabriel Arteaga, who was being sought by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and did not have a driver's license, allegedly ran a stop sign and plowed into the side of the family's SUV.

Maddie's death is what's driving her godfather, Republican state Rep. Stewart Jones, to run for Congress...
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Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Leonid Volkov - in his first TV interview since the assault - says his fight against Putin will never end.
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US warns of possible Pride Month attacks worldwide

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The warning comes one week after a similar alert from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.
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Three Spanish tourists killed in central Afghanistan gun attack

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Seven others including four foreigners were injured, Afghan officials say.
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Youngkin vetoes slew of Virginia bills, including contraception access measure

  • News source: FOX News
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed several bills late Friday from the final batch of the year’s regular legislative session, including legislation that focuses on protecting access to contraceptives, as well as a measure that would have allowed small businesses to host skill games, which are similar to slot machines.

The vetoes came after Youngkin, a Republican, first proposed amendments that the legislature rejected. In a nighttime statement, he said he was willing to keep working with the Democratic-controlled General Assembly on the issues but...
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Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources.
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Slovakia PM Fico stable after further surgery

  • News source: BBC News - World
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It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.
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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Nancy Pelosi has not discussed the attack with her husband, whose skull was fractured with a hammer.
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US confirms first aid trucks arrive via Gaza pier

  • News source: BBC News - World
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It marks the opening of a new route for humanitarian aid to reach the stricken Gaza Strip.
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