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Silver Rail Elementary school shooting in Oregon

11 clusters · 522 sources · last updated

Latest: Oregon school shooting survivor Saylor Graham-Poarch moved out of ICU

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of three children—aged 5, 8, and 11—and 25-year-old teacher Meghan Lambert. The 5-year-old victim has been identified as Rhoam Summer. T

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United States 2026 midterm elections

5 clusters · 63 sources · last updated

Latest: United States 2026 midterm elections scheduled for November 3

As the November 3, 2026, midterm elections approach, the political landscape remains defined by high campaign spending and significant implications for national policy. Republican groups have invested over $700 million i

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ALPR technology privacy and misuse debate in North America

15 clusters · 97 sources · last updated

Latest: Rep. Pat Harrigan introduces bill to regulate license plate surveillance

The deployment of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology across North America continues to trigger debates regarding public safety and privacy rights. While law enforcement agencies increasingly view these syst

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U.S. legislative actions regarding China

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. Senate passes bill to sanction forced organ harvesting in China

The United States has taken legislative steps to address various concerns regarding China through bipartisan actions in Congress. In early September, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Protecting A

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US-Saudi nuclear deal faces calls for full disclosure

16 clusters · 765 sources · last updated

Latest: Saudi Arabia nuclear program concerns rise over U.S. civil deal

Following the formal submission of the 30-year civilian-nuclear cooperation agreement to the U.S. Congress on 25 August 2026, new diplomatic and political tensions have emerged. The pact, which allows U.S. firms to suppl

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Legislative challenges to Bears Ears National Monument

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Senator Mike Lee blocks bipartisan bill to protect Kennedy Center

Senator Mike Lee has initiated legislative efforts to prevent the restoration of the Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah. Following a presidential decision to reduce the monument’s size by 91 percent, Lee s

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