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US Employment Reaches All-Time High
The president stated that there are more people working in the United States than at any point in the country's history.
US Election Worker Sentenced for Tampering
Peter's was sentenced to nine years in state prison for tampering with election equipment after the 2020 election. The specific charges involved tampering with equipment. The individual also criticized a Democrat for being a vegan.
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Eric Trump's Bitcoin Venture Loses $500 Million
Eric Trump's American Bitcoin venture has lost $500 million in shareholder value over an eight-month period. The venture is linked to a firm that activated miners.
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Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon's Poland Troop Decision
A group of US lawmakers has expressed strong disapproval of what they term an 'illegitimate, corrupt super-majority.' They are advocating for an expansion of the court system and for Democratic control of Congress to enact these changes. Concerns were raised about a lack of transparency and understanding of the move.
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Trump Returns From China Summit With Xi Jinping
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Catholic Church seeking to expropriate land located on the border with Mexico. President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit over the leak of his 2019 tax returns. The lawsuit will be dropped in exchange for the government creating a fund. President Donald Trump has returned to the White House following a three-day trip to China. During the summit, he met with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and reiterated his position on Taiwan. Trump expressed support for Taiwan and stated he is not looking for Taiwan to go independent.
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US Economy Grew 1.4% In Q4, Recession Risks Higher
The United States economy grew by only 1.4% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary data. Despite this growth, risks of a recession remain elevated. However, recession risks are considered higher, indicating potential future economic challenges.
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Former Republican Clerk's Sentence Reduced In Election Equipment Case
A former Republican county clerk convicted of tampering with election equipment has had her prison sentence almost halved. The ruling means she will be eligible for parole on June 1st. This is not a pardon.
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US Soldier Speaks Out After Wife's Release
An active duty U.S. soldier is speaking out after his wife was released following a month-long detention.
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US Utility Giant Creation Proposed
A proposal has been made to create a $400 billion US utility giant. A proposal has been put forth to create a new, large utility company in the United States. The details of this proposal were posted on Hacker News by user alephnerd.
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Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Info Sharing for Digital Assets
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will expand its cybersecurity efforts across Arkansas with $1 million in funding from Google. This initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities within the state.