Author: Molly Parks, Washington Examiner
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Brown University shooting victims’ identities revealed
Family and friends of the two students who were killed in the mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday have released the names of their lost loved ones. Ella Cook, a 19-year-old sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama, and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, a freshman who graduated in May from Midlothian High School in Virginia, were identified as…
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Judge partially blocks Trump’s Chicago troop deployment, ruling it unconstitutional
A district judge barred the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois for 14 days, issuing a temporary restraining order on Thursday evening. Judge April Perry denied the Trump administration’s request for a stay on the order, which expires on Oct. 23 at 11:59 p.m. The judge said the court would hold a hearing on…
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Utah Democrats see opportunity with newly passed maps but expect legal hurdles
Utah lawmakers passed a redistricted congressional map on Monday following a court-ordered redrawing for the 2026 elections in August. The redrawing, which gives Democrats a glimmer of hope in two likely more competitive districts, comes alongside a national redistricting battle between blue and red states. The push-and-pull was initially sparked by Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX)…
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UPenn climate scientist steps down from vice provost role amid Kirk posting backlash
The climate vice provost at the University of Pennsylvania stepped down from his role Monday, saying his science advocacy work at times conflicted with his nonpartisan administrative role. Professor Michael A. Mann has come under fire, including from Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA), for his social media posts in the wake of the murder of Charlie…
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Trump will speak at large meeting of generals called by Hegseth: Report
President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the meeting of top U.S. military leaders this Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called for a meeting of hundreds of senior military leaders in Quantico, Virginia this week. President Trump will be giving a speech before the meeting of admirals and…
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Mullin says Trump being ‘open and transparent’ asking Bondi to target political enemies
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said President Donald Trump is speaking his mind by publicly asking Attorney General Pam Bondi to target his political rivals, including former FBI Director James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump posted on Truth Social last night, directly addressing Bondi, saying, “Pam: I have…
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Florida Lt. Gov. would consider Casey DeSantis as running mate if he enters 2026 race
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is considering asking the state’s first lady, Casey DeSantis, to be his running mate as he nears a potential bid announcement to be Florida’s next governor. Collins has not yet officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election, but if he does decide to announce a bid,…
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Trump and Vance headline administration-filled speaker lineup for Charlie Kirk memorial
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will be the headline speakers at Charlie Kirk‘s funeral on Sunday, honoring the Turning Point USA founder alongside his widow, Erika Kirk. The Trump administration will lead the speaker lineup for Kirk’s funeral at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Four Cabinet officials, including Secretary of State…
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OpenAI announces special ChatGPT for teenagers ahead of Senate hearing on AI chatbot harm
OpenAI will roll out a new chatbot program to address mounting safety concerns surrounding teenagers in artificial intelligence forums, the company said Tuesday morning. The company’s announcement comes as lawmakers and families of teenagers affected by chatbot safety lapses have raised alarm over the effects artificial intelligence responses can have on children’s mental health. California…
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Conor McGregor ends long-shot bid for Irish president
Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor withdrew his bid to be the next president of Ireland. The former mixed martial arts fighter made the announcement in an X post on Sunday, saying the end of his run is just the beginning of his political career. “While I will not contest this election, my commitment to Ireland…