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Virginia rapist up for parole just a few months after latest convictionVirginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s hand-picked parole board has granted early release to nearly one in four felons who asked for it.It’s a big jump compared

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Federal judge upholds Virginia law allowing in-state tuition for undocumented studentsA federal judge has upheld Virginia’s in-state tuition law, allowing some students who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition if they meet

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Are Chinese foreign agent busts on the rise? Federal officials make another arrestA woman accused of acting as an agent of China appeared in federal court in Los Angeles this week after prosecutors say she conducted surveillance.

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Dozens rally urging DC Council not to allow driverless robotaxisDozens of rideshare drivers and union members rallied Tuesday against a D.C. bill that would allow driverless robotaxis to operate in the city. They said they f

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Already existing laws governing AI simply being ignored, former regulators, analysts sayWhat is the purpose of Congress rolling out new regulations aimed at containing negative impacts from artificial intelligence when the rules that already apply to the industry aren't being followed?

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New DOJ report reveals internal objections to Biden-era school board directiveNewly released internal emails show more than a dozen Justice Department and FBI officials raised concerns about the Biden administration’s federal response.

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Cox, Moore spar over taxes, Trump & immigration in Maryland governor’s debateRepublican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox accused Gov. Wes Moore of treating Maryland residents “like a line of credit,” while the Democratic incumbent defende

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Justice Alito says he will stay on the Supreme Court through next yearSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he would be staying on the higher court through next year.

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Spanberger recommends a quarter million acres of new solar panels on farms and forestsLast week, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled her energy plan as required by state law.

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Supreme Court term brings cases on climate claims, gun rights, religious liberty and moreA new Supreme Court term began Monday with major cases that could reshape climate liability, gun rights, religious liberty, voting rules, immigration policy and more.

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Trump AI task force confronts growing questions over keeping AI under controlA White House task force will take the lead on developing the federal government’s response to the rapidly growing capabilities of artificial intelligence.

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Federal judge rules warrantless license-plate reader search violated Fourth AmendmentA federal judge ruled a 30-day, multistate license-plate reader search violated privacy rights, sharpening Florida's debate over Flock camera use and policing.

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Fatal fight: Inmate dies after prisoners go at it in federal penitentiaryA prisoner serving a sentence of nearly 22 years in the Beaumont Federal Penitentiary was less than ten months into his stay when he was killed after a large fight broke out.On Friday, October 2 at about 6:30 p.m., emplo

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Jury convicts pair tied to $13M fake transit charity that never left the drivewayThe United States Department of Justice announced two conviction in a $13 million federal program fraud scheme.

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Gov. Spanberger’s parole board granting more felons release from Virginia prisonsVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s hand-picked parole board released eight out of ten felons during Thursday's parole meeting.

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Mamdani hit with complaint over communications with social media influencers: reportA Texas-based government watchdog group filed a complaint against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Federal judge weighs temporary halt to Big Bend border barrier work at El Paso hearingEl Paso federal judge orders injunction stopping border barrier work in/near Big Bend National Park as DHS lawsuit proceeds. Opponents rally outside courthouse; CBP pause continues, project not canceled.

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Pirro's office busts Pakistan company for scamming millions in US taxpayer dollarsA company in Pakistan was busted for scamming the federal government out of millions of dollars.7News told you that the U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro launc

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Senate's top party leaders point fingers after data center bill failsThe Ratepayer Protection Act, which passed with the support of all but three House votes, fell short in the face of obstruction by Senate Democrats.

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California Gov. Newsom says that Joe Rogan is afraid to have him on his podcastCalifornia Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said during an interview that popular podcast host Joe Rogan is too scared to have him on his show.

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