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U.S. President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of former Republican Representative George Santos on Friday, releasing him from federal prison after serving approximately three months of an 87-month sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Trump Commutes George Santos' Prison Sentence

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Haiti: Former National Palace Security Chief, Gang Leader Hit With Sanctions

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Appeals Court Keeps Trump's National Guard Deployment to Chicago on Hold

Prince Andrew Relinquishes Duke of York Title

Ofcom Rules BBC Breached Rules Over Gaza Documentary Narrator

Crime

Two survivors from a sixth U.S. military strike on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean that killed two others on Thursday have been rescued and are now in custody aboard a Navy ship, multiple U.S. news outlets reported on Friday, citing U.S. officials. Trump confirmed the strike on Friday.

Report: Two Survivors From Sixth US Strike on Caribbean Vessel in American Custody

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Two Indicted on Terror Charges in July 4 Texas Attack

Trump Authorizes CIA Operations in Venezuela

Trump Reveals Next City for Federal Forces, Prosecutions

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UK: Grooming Gangs Inquiry Chair Remains Vacant After 4 Months

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Civil liberties

Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled 2-1 in favor of Tri County Middle School in a free speech dispute that began after the school forced two students to remove "Let’s Go Brandon" sweatshirts in 2022.

Court Upholds School Ban on 'Let's Go Brandon' Shirts

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Capitol Police Investigating Swastika Flag Found in GOP Rep.'s Office

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Nearly 50 Pentagon Reporters Lose Access Over Press Policy Dispute

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US General Uses ChatGPT for Military Decisions

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Report: Jan 6 Committee Collected 30M Phone Records of Conservative Contacts

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Legal system

Twenty-three states and other entities have filed lawsuits in U.S. District Court and Court of Federal Claims, alleging that EPA illegally ended a $7 billion program that lowers energy costs and pollution by bringing solar energy to low-income and disadvantaged households.

23 States Sue EPA Over Canceled $7B Solar Program

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Judge Orders Body Cameras for Chicago Immigration Agents

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3K UK Residents Sue J&J Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims

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Two Teens Get Probation for D.C. Carjacking Attack

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Italy Blocks Extradition of Nord Stream Bombing Suspect

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Governance

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has signed legislation eliminating personal income tax for parents with at least two children earning up to 140,000 zloty ($38,500) annually. The tax exemption applies to legal guardians and foster parents.

Poland Eliminates Income Tax for Parents With 2 Or More Children

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UK: Ofcom Fines 4chan for Online Safety Act Violations

France: PM Lecornu Survives No-Confidence Votes

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California Launches State-Branded Insulin

Supreme Court Rehears Louisiana Case on Second Majority-Black Congressional District

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Legislation

The U.S. Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act on Thursday with a vote of 77-20, authorizing $925 billion for national defense during the ninth day of a federal government shutdown that threatens military paychecks.

Senate Passes $925B Defense Bill Amid Government Shutdown

Trump, Johnson Disagree on Military Pay Bill Amid Shutdown

Paramount Buys The Free Press for $150M, Names Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS

Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban

Signal Threatens EU Exit Over Chat Control Regulation