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President William Ruto led a procession to view the body of Raila Odinga at Parliament Buildings, where it has been placed in honor of his contribution to Kenya's democratic and political evolution. Odinga, a former Prime Minister, served the people of Kibera Constituency with dedication and distinction for
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U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn led a group of lawmakers who were spied on by President Joe Biden's FBI, urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to refer former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) for investigation. Smith allegedly engaged
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Despite being sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft, former Republican Representative George Santos has been granted clemency by President Donald Trump. Santos was imprisoned after being found guilty of deceiving donors and misleading 11 people, including members of his own family, into giving money to
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Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, convicted of committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, has had his prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump. Santos had been serving a 7-year sentence in a federal facility in New York after pleading guilty to charges. Santos gained notoriety for lying about
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Thousands of Peruvians took to the streets in Lima on October 15, 2025, demanding the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress. The protests, led by Generation Z activists and joined by unions, students, and transport workers, turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police, leaving one
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The 2025 redistricting season has seen a mix of successes and challenges for both Democrats and Republicans, with some maps shifting in favor of the latter. However, the true power to put the country on the path to partisan dominance lies with the Supreme Court, as it considers a ruling
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Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) expressed strong concerns over the potential weakening of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, warning that the Supreme Court's decision could further restrict the representation of minority communities in Congress. Garcia, a Latino representative from Illinois' 4th district, emphasized the
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) has spoken out against the Supreme Court's hearing oral arguments on Louisiana v. Callais, a case that marks the latest in a series of Republican-led attacks on the Voting Rights Act and Black political power. These attacks, Pressley argues, are part of a coordinated
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Rep. Judy Chu led 31 Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Lyons, demanding answers and accountability regarding the untimely death of Ismael Ayala-Uribe, a 39-year-old resident of Westminster, California, who died while in ICE
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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson of Illinois joined the people of Kenya, Africa, and the global community in mourning the passing of Raila Amolo Odinga, a visionary statesman, freedom fighter, and enduring voice for democracy and justice. Odinga's death marks the loss of one of Kenya's greatest
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Kenya was plunged into mourning after the news of the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a leader who shaped the country's democracy and unity through his relentless pursuit of justice. Residents gathered to pay tribute to the late statesman, describing him as a visionary leader, selfless
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The Biden administration's alleged targeting of sitting members of Congress has sparked widespread outrage, with Senators Ashley Moody, Chuck Grassley, and Ron Johnson leading a bipartisan effort to obtain all records related to the Arctic Frost investigation. The Senators, joined by 15 of their bicameral colleagues, have written
