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U.S. government to close Dublin women’s prison after years of abuse

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The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious “rape club” women’s prison in Dublin, Califorina, and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement. The agency informed employees and Congress on Thursday through a notification that it plans to shutter the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin

House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

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Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee.  Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced twin privileged

Watch Live: Biden participates in his final White House Christmas tree lighting

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President Biden was participating in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse Thursday evening, his last time taking part in the annual tradition before he departs the White House next year.  Mr. Biden returned to the White House early Thursday after spending the beginning of the week in Angola. Before he left, he ignited

House Republicans stall vote on potential release of Gaetz report

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Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee.  Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced twin privileged