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Democrats Seek State Role in Europe Troop Review
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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and fellow Senate Democrats urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the State Department is fully involved in the Pentagon-led Europe Force Posture Review, arguing that ambassadors and diplomats must be consulted to account for diplomatic and alliance implications. Critics warn that sidelining State Department input could strain NATO ties, especially with Baltic states, as Russia intensifies hybrid threats, while the administration maintains an interagency review is needed to balance diplomacy with defense considerations as the review runs toward its year-end conclusion.
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US imposes visa curbs on South Africans accused of land seizures
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The United States announced a new visa-restriction policy targeting South African foreign nationals involved in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or the incitement of violence, arguing that Pretoria has not adequately addressed these concerns and that relations have deteriorated since President Trump’s first and second terms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the policy as a response to these issues, with reporting across multiple outlets confirming the scope and intent of the sanctions.
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Relations with Pretoria have worsened for years over these issues, so limiting entry for those inciting seizures makes sense.
Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may wait for future government
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— Sep 6, 2026
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that there may be no nuclear agreement with Iran and that the United States may instead focus on destroying Tehran’s capability to develop nuclear weapons, a stance that could extend beyond today's administration amid ongoing tanker strikes and economic pressure. The remarks come as President Donald Trump reiterates priority on stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions and as oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain at record levels, underscoring the broader geopolitical and energy-security implications of the conflict.
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Kicking the can to "a future government" is just another way of saying no plan exists right now.
DOJ Investigates Utah, Nevada Election Chiefs
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— Sep 9, 2026
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson for refusing to provide unredacted voter-registration records and for alleged failures to preserve relevant documents, with ongoing litigation and potential civil or criminal sanctions. Separately, the DOJ ordered Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar to preserve 2024 election records during an appeal and indicated he is under investigation over compliance with federal record requests as part of a dispute over access to voter data.
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Preserving documents during an appeal is the least they can do to keep elections above board.
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Georgia State Likely To Go Through Recount in Presidential Election, Secretary of State Says
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— Nov 6, 2020
Georgia’s secretary of state on Friday said he expects a recount due to the small margin for the presidential election in the battleground state, where Democrat Joe Biden has a small lead over Republican President…
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Rejects Trump’s Call To ‘Overrule’ the Secretary of State
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— Nov 30, 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is dismissing President Donald Trump’s call to “overrule” the state’s “obstinate secretary of state” Brad Rafffensperger (R) in regard to the state’s signature matching requirements. In a…
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More Than 2,500 Illegal Immigrants Registered to Vote in Texas
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— Oct 22, 2025
There are more than 2,500 potential illegal immigrants registered to vote in Texas, the state’s secretary of state revealed. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced in a press release Monday that discrepancy was…
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Georgia Secretary of State’s Office Launches Probe Into Trump
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— Feb 8, 2021
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office opened an investigation on Monday into former U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results, an official in the office told Reuters…
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Illinois Secretary of State Insists ‘Concept and Practice of Banning Books Contradicts’ Founding Ideas of US
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— Sep 12, 2023
The Secretary of State for Illinois labeled the “concept and practice of banning books” as being a contradiction of what the United States stands for and goes against the founding principles. Sec. Alexi Giannoulias…
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Sean Sharaf Scores Shocking 12-Second KO Upset Over Gable Steveson at UFC 331
UFC highlights Sean Sharaf’s stunning knockout win over hyped prospect Gable Steveson, calling it “ABSOLUTE MADNESS.” Reactions overwhelmingly celebrate the underdog upset, with minimal pushback focused on side issues rather than the result itself.
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Doocy Asks Psaki About Secretary of State’s Hashtag in Support of Ukraine: ‘Has That Ever Worked?’
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— Jan 25, 2022
Fox News’ Petery Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki about the effectiveness of a tweet from Secretary of State Antony Blinken in support of Ukraine. On Saturday, Blinken tweeted, “I . stands with Ukraine…
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GA Secretary of State: Some People Are ‘Exploiting the Emotions’ of Trump Supporters With ‘Fantastic Claims’
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— Nov 30, 2020
Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) is continuing to defend the state’s election process. However, he says some people are preying on the emotions of President Donald Trump’s supporters by disseminating…
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Colorado site exposes 133,000 confidential voter profiles
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— Aug 28, 2026
A software update to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Find My Voter Registration tool briefly disabled protections, exposing confidential voter profiles for up to about 11 days and affecting tens of thousands of records, with at least 59 voters’ information accessed. Secretary of State Jena Griswold apologized, said affected voters were contacted, and announced additional safeguards, automated QA, and testing protocols to prevent future breaches as reports from multiple outlets converge on the incident.
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GA Secretary of State Pressed on if He Would Vote for Trump Again
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— Jan 4, 2021
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) has found himself coming under fire by President Donald Trump , and now, he is being pressed on if he would vote for Trump again if the president ran in the 2024…
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Georgia Secretary of State Says Hand Audit of Ballots Has Not Altered Biden’s Victory
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— Nov 20, 2020
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said on Thursday that a hand audit of ballots in the state had confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the Nov. 3 election in Georgia. An audit was launched after unofficial…
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
A Republican-favoring state's incumbent secretary of state endorsed a Democrat to succeed her months after losing the GOP nomination to serve in the position for the following term.
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COMMENTARY: China Humiliates Biden's Secretary of State in Front of World, Accuses US of Human Rights Abuse
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— Mar 19, 2021
A video circulating of Secretary of State Antony Blinken meeting with Chinese officials on Thursday is raising eyebrows about China’s relationship with the United States during the Biden administration. The meeting…
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GA Secretary of State Says His Family Voted for Trump, but Are ‘Now Being Thrown Under the Bus by Him’
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— Nov 25, 2020
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is speaking out about President Donald Trump following the 2020 presidential election and his state certifying President-elect Joe Biden defeated Trump. After noting that…
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Secretary of State Blinken Rejects Looming ‘Cold War’ With China As Biden Pushes for Multilateralism
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— May 13, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken refused to characterize the increasingly sour geopolitical relationship between Washington and Beijing as a “new Cold War” last week amid the United States’ intensified diplomatic…
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GA Secretary of State Speaks Out About His Phone Call With Trump
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— Jan 4, 2021
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) is speaking out about a phone call he had with President Donald Trump that is being shared across the internet. Speaking with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on “Good…
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Secretary of State Dodges When Asked if Biden Knows ‘What’s Going On’
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— Aug 23, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is being pressed on President Joe Biden’s statements about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and whether he knows “what’s going on.” Fox News’ Chris Wallace noted that Biden said he had…
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Trump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged Caution
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Trump Slams Georgia Secretary of State: He Is ‘an Enemy of the People’
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— Nov 27, 2020
President Donald Trump is not holding back when it comes to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the 2020 presidential election . When speaking to reporters on Thursday — his first time taking questions…
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Connecticut Secretary of State Advises Residents to Vote in Person Amid Fraud Concerns
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— Jan 9, 2024
Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas (D) advised residents to vote in person amid fraud concerns. Thomas’ newly updated guidance comes ahead of the state’s primary election on Jan. 23 between Democratic…
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6 States to Restrict Purchase of Unhealthy Foods From SNAP Benefits
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— Dec 12, 2025
Six more states will be allowed to restrict what is purchased with Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services…
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Georgia Secretary of State ‘Disappointed’ Trump Did Not Win, but Says ‘Numbers Don’t Lie’
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— Nov 20, 2020
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is accepting the results of the election despite being a supporter of President Donald Trump . “As I’ve said before, I’m a proud Trump supporter. I was with him early in the…
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DAVID BLACKMON: High Electric Bills A Political Choice In America
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— Feb 5, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says high electricity costs are a political choice in the United States today. The evidence at hand indicates the Secretary isn’t wrong. “If you have expensive energy in your state…it’s…
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Barstool’s Big Cat Declares Mintzy “Useless” Alone After Phone Dies on Trip
Barstool personality Big Cat posted that Mintzy generates no content solo and needs Tate to make trips worthwhile, based on Mintzy’s dead phone during an Ole Miss weekend. Reactions heavily support the roast with “hard on crime” memes and praise for Tate as the content driver.
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