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An armed individual attempted an attack at a Michigan synagogue but was stopped by security personnel who engaged in gunfire, prompting a neighborhood lockdown and multi-agency law enforcement response.

12.03.2026 21:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson disputes claims that social media accurately predicts public sentiment on foreign policy, noting Trump's influence on Republican support for military action remains strong despite skepticism among younger voters.

12.03.2026 21:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Trump administration's DOJ is requesting federal courts pause mifepristone lawsuits filed by Republican state attorneys general, citing the need for FDA review before the midterm elections.

12.03.2026 21:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing legislation in 36 years with bipartisan support, but faces uncertain prospects in the House and potential presidential veto.

12.03.2026 21:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump administration pursues aggressive Iran policy risking economic disruption, expands ICE detention infrastructure, and implements strategies to influence 2026 elections.

12.03.2026 21:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cunningham opposes Trump's Iran operation citing unclear objectives, historical war failures, fiscal costs, and lack of public support, while Jennings argues Iran poses an imminent threat requiring military action.

12.03.2026 21:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump claims rising oil prices from U.S.-Israel war on Iran benefit America as the world's largest oil producer, contradicting his earlier promise to lower gas prices to $2 per gallon.

12.03.2026 21:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Freedom for Immigrants launched an interactive map on March 12 to help families locate detained relatives, access legal resources, and understand the U.S. immigration detention system.

12.03.2026 20:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Florida lawmakers approved a bill granting Gov. DeSantis authority to remove local officials who promote Pride events or diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

12.03.2026 20:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New York's 800,000 human services workers remain chronically underpaid despite being essential to the state's social safety net, with government-set contracts failing to match inflation and rising living costs.

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California and 16 Democratic states sue the Trump administration over a Department of Education rule requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data including race, gender, and GPA by March 18.

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New York's regulated sports betting generates over $1 billion annually in tax revenue while providing strong consumer protections, contrasting sharply with illegal offshore sites that contribute nothing and lack safeguards.

12.03.2026 20:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A DOJ-VA partnership allows VA attorneys to pursue guardianship and conservatorship for vulnerable veterans, raising concerns about government control over homeless veterans' autonomy and life decisions.

12.03.2026 20:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The SAVE Act is expanding beyond election administration to target transgender Americans and restrict voting rights, while growing political cynicism threatens democratic participation itself.

12.03.2026 19:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Minnesota's proposed age-verification bill threatens First Amendment rights by using vague definitions of harmful content to block young people, particularly LGBTQ+ youth, from accessing lawful educational and health information.

12.03.2026 19:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sen. John Cornyn accused a LindellTV reporter of being a paid influencer for Ken Paxton during a tense primary runoff interview in Texas.

12.03.2026 19:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iran's attacks on regional energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz closure create a global energy crisis that disadvantages the U.S. but benefits China due to its advanced electrification and renewable energy development versus America's continued fossil fuel dependence.

12.03.2026 19:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump makes unsubstantiated claims about a military strike killing 160 schoolchildren, contradicting his own Defense Secretary, then admits insufficient knowledge while refusing accountability.

12.03.2026 19:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iran maintains increased oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz using aging shadow fleet tankers while regional producers reduce output and seek alternative routes.

12.03.2026 19:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The DOJ settled its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, allowing the company to retain its monopoly on ticketing and venue control despite minimal penalties.

12.03.2026 18:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The U.S. Department of Defense spent $81.5 million on lobster tails in 2025 across over 1,600 transactions, exemplifying wasteful government spending during the fiscal year-end budget cycle.

12.03.2026 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The White House is considering a 30-day Jones Act waiver to ensure energy products and agricultural goods flow freely to U.S. ports amid national defense concerns.

12.03.2026 18:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill 89-10 to reduce regulations, limit corporate investors, and expand affordable housing funding, though House passage and presidential approval remain uncertain.

12.03.2026 18:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Utah is enacting legislation to ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, viewing them as gambling that threatens citizens, particularly young people, despite federal regulatory backing.

12.03.2026 18:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The CFTC released new guidance on event-based derivatives markets, establishing federal oversight for prediction markets tied to sports, politics, and real-world outcomes as the sector expands rapidly.

12.03.2026 17:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tyler Adams recovered from a torn MCL ahead of schedule and returned to Bournemouth's Premier League lineup, crediting a seamless rehabilitation process for his successful comeback.

12.03.2026 17:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Security experts warn Iran could use sleeper agents and offshore vessels to launch drone attacks on US critical infrastructure, employing tactics similar to Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb.

12.03.2026 17:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt demanded ABC News retract a story about unverified Iranian drone strike plans, claiming the network omitted critical information about the intelligence's unverified status.

12.03.2026 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump uses Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs on China, EU, Mexico, and other countries for structural excess capacity after Supreme Court struck down his IEEPA-based tariffs.

12.03.2026 17:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Pentagon banned press photographers from briefing rooms after unflattering photos of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emerged during a briefing about potential military action in Iran.

12.03.2026 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0