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Don't make taxpayers fund Smithsonian's Marxist Latino museum

"Presente!" and the Latino Museum are a litmus test of how serious Republicans were when they promised to reverse the left's takeover of cultural institutions. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4181538-dont-make-taxpayers-fund-smithsonians-marxist-latino-museum/?utm_source=press.coop

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Driver crashes into a Texas Denny's, injuring 23 people

A driver plowed through a wall of a busy East Texas restaurant, injuring 23 people. #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4186644-driver-crashes-into-a-texas-dennys-injuring-23-people/?utm_source=press.coop

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Hit hard by Hilary, Death Valley National Park may be closed for months

The storm known as Tropical Storm Hilary caused catastrophic flooding in Death Valley National Park. Remnants of the storm hit the park between Aug. 19-21. “This included heavy rain, which led to flooding in many areas of the park and a parkwide closure for safety," the park's website... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4186402-hilary-death-valley-national-park-may-be-closed-months/?utm_source=press.coop

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This Labor Day, ask yourself: Are unions living up to their promises?

Public sector union executives will go to war to ensure they keep their power — even at the expense of the employees they purportedly represent. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4181942-this-labor-day-ask-yourself-are-unions-living-up-to-their-promises/?utm_source=press.coop

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German leader sports eye patch after jogging accident

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted a photo of himself wearing a black eye patch over his right eye that is surrounded by dark-red bruises — which came from a jogging incident over the weekend. “Am excited to see the memes,” the chancellor wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, alongside the photo of himself. He also... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/4186492-german-leader-sports-eye-patch-after-jogging-accident/?utm_source=press.coop

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Zelensky to replace Ukraine's wartime defense minister

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that he would replace Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov with Rustem Umerov. In a statement, Zelensky said he thinks the ministry “needs new approaches” and noted Reznikov had served in the position for 550 days of “full-scale war.” He also said he expects... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/4185604-zelensky-to-replace-ukraines-wartime-defense-minister/?utm_source=press.coop

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Kaine: 'Powerful argument' 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from running in 2024

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Sunday there was a "powerful argument" to be made that the 14th Amendment disqualifies former President Trump from running in 2024. Kaine spoke on ABC's "This Week" about a legal argument put forward by some experts who say that... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4185104-kaine-powerful-argument-14th-amendment-disqualifies-trump-from-running-in-2024/?utm_source=press.coop

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Ramaswamy calls Trump charges related to Espionage Act ‘un-American’

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy labeled the Espionage Act as "un-American" in an interview Sunday, in reference to a set of charges related to the act that former President Trump is facing in a case involving his potential mishandling of classified documents. "There's a... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4185074-ramaswamy-calls-trump-charges-related-to-espionage-act-un-american/?utm_source=press.coop

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Former NATO chief on Prigozhin's death: 'It strengthens Putin, who was weakened by this rebellion'

Former NATO chief James Stavridis said the death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin last week has only strengthened Russian President Vladimir Putin — after the mercenary group's attempted rebellion against Putin earlier this year. “It strengthens Putin, who was weakened by this... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/international/4184881-former-nato-chief-on-prigozhins-death/?utm_source=press.coop

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Yes, late-term abortions are real, and they happen every day

The truth is that 10,000 late-term abortions are performed annually, the majority for elective reasons.      #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4182865-yes-late-term-abortions-are-real-and-they-happen-every-day/?utm_source=press.coop

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Jimmy Buffett, singer-songwriter and 'Mayor of Margaritaville,' dies at 76

Legendary musician Jimmy Buffett, known for breakout hit “Margaritaville” and restaurant empire Margaritaville Café has died on Friday night, according to his official social media accounts and website.  “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st... #press

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4184269-jimmy-buffett-singer-songwriter-and-mayor-of-margaritaville-dies-at-76/?utm_source=press.coop

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Photos of the Week: Hurricane Idalia, Trump and bog snorkeling

A truck driver uses a machete to clear I-10 of fallen trees and branches after Hurricane Idalia crossed the state on Aug. 30 near Madison, Fla. The storm made landfall at Keaton Beach, Fla., as Category 3 hurricane. #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/4183341-photos-of-the-week-hurricane-idalia-trump-and-bog-snorkeling/?utm_source=press.coop

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Former Trump attorney Chesebro disavows Sidney Powell in push for speedy trial

Kenneth Chesebro, an attorney charged in the 2020 Georgia election case for aiding in the the fake electors plan, made clear to a state judge on Friday he wants nothing to do with co-defendant Sidney Powell. Chesebro and Powell — who both pleaded not... #press

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4183399-former-trump-attorney-chesebro-disavows-sidney-powell-in-push-for-speedy-trial/?utm_source=press.coop

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UAW accuses GM, Stellantis of not bargaining in good faith

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union accused General Motors and Stellantis of not bargaining in good faith on Thursday, just two weeks out from a potential strike. UAW President Shawn Fain said the union has filed unfair labor practices charges against two of the Big Three automakers with the National Labor... #press

https://thehill.com/business/4182721-uaw-accuses-gm-stellantis-of-not-bargaining-in-good-faith/?utm_source=press.coop

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Ukraine has developed long-range weapon, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday that his country has developed a long-range weapon that can hit targets up to 400 miles away, signaling potential responsibility for a strike on a Russian airport near Estonia on Wednesday. The Wednesday strikes hit targets in four regions all over... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/international/4182677-ukraine-has-developed-long-range-weapon-zelensky-says/?utm_source=press.coop

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Three states' polls show why Republicans are all-in on transgender legislation

As long as these policies enjoy overwhelming support among Republicans and majority support within the general population, and as long as they divide Democrats, we should expect to see Republican lawmakers advocate for and introduce them in state legislatures... #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4176934-three-states-polls-show-why-republicans-are-all-in-on-transgender-legislation/?utm_source=press.coop

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Two people killed, eight hurt in Peoria shootings

Two people were killed and eight were injured in a spate of separate shootings in Peoria, Ill., overnight Wednesday and Thursday morning, according to the Associated Press. “There’s a war on the streets right now, and people have decided they’re going to take justice into their hands and commit these crimes we’re... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4182671-two-people-killed-eight-hurt-in-peoria-shootings/?utm_source=press.coop

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US adds 187K jobs in August, jobless rate rises to 3.8 percent

The U.S. added 187,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent in August, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The jobs report showed the labor market plateaued in August as the Federal Reserve considers another interest rate hike. Economists expected the U.S. to have... #press

https://thehill.com/business/4182653-us-adds-187k-jobs-in-august-jobless-rate-rises-to-3-8-percent/?utm_source=press.coop

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The latest hit to the Supreme Court’s credibility shows it won't police itself

At this point it’s clear; Justice Thomas himself is and always will be incorrigible when it comes to ethics. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4182046-the-latest-hit-to-the-supreme-courts-credibility-shows-it-wont-police-itself/?utm_source=press.coop

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New York City using drones to monitor outdoor backyard parties this holiday weekend

New York City will be using drones to monitor large outdoor gatherings over the Labor Day weekend, police said on Thursday. “If a caller states there’s a large crowd, a large party in a backyard, we’re going to be utilizing our assets to go up and... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4182657-new-york-city-using-drones-to-monitor-outdoor-backyard-parties-this-holiday-weekend/?utm_source=press.coop

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