POLITICS

Barbara Lee, Running for Oakland Mayor as a ‘Public Safety’ Advocate, Said She Was ‘Really Proud’ When Minneapolis Pledged To Defund Police

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Barbara Lee is pitching herself as a public safety advocate in her quest to become mayor of Oakland. As a congresswoman, the California Democrat praised Minneapolis for moving to defund its police force and called to “restructure” police budgets. Lee swore to make Oakland “stronger and safer” when she launched her mayoral bid on Jan. 8, and her campaign website lists

Trump to Sign Executive Orders Restricting Transgender Troops, Ending Military DEI Practices

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President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders concerning the culture of the U.S. military. President Donald Trump is expected to soon sign new executive orders restricting openly transgender people serving in the U.S. military, as well as eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices within the military. The

Trump Signs Executive Orders Restricting Transgender Troops, Ending Military DEI Practices

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President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders concerning the culture of the U.S. military. President Donald Trump signed new executive orders restricting openly transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, as well as eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices within the military. According to the executive order “Prioritizing Military

Pro-Life Leaders Optimistic as Trump Begins 2nd Term

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Trump and Vance addressed the annual March for Life after taking office. Pro-life leaders expressed optimism as President Donald Trump began his second term of office, seeing potential for policy gains and messaging that would benefit the movement. “I am incredibly enthusiastic,” Marjorie Dannenfelser, who leads the pro-life Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, told The

Fetterman: Trump Was ‘Kind’ and ‘Cordial’ During Mar-a-Lago Meeting

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Topics discussed included DREAMers, nutrition, the Israel-Gaza conflict, border security, the Nippon-U.S. Steel deal, and acquiring Greenland. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Jan. 27 recalled his meeting with President Donald Trump, describing his demeanor as “kind” and “cordial.” During an appearance on ABC’s “The View,” Fetterman said meeting with the president last weekend at his