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406 Hours Ago · United States, United States
Trump Fined $9,000 For Violating Gag Order In Hush Money Case
Former President Donald Trump will have to pay $9,000 for nine violations of the gag order against him in his ongoing criminal trial, Judge Juan Merchan ruled Tuesday, the first consequences to be imposed against the ex-president in the hush money case—and a possible precursor to further punishments, including imprisonment, if Trump continues to publicly blast witnesses.
413 Hours Ago · New York, United States
Pro-Palestinian Columbia student protesters occupy academic building
Pro-Palestinian student protesters at Columbia University early Tuesday entered the same campus building that students advocating for racial justice occupied in the 1960s, a significant escalation at the elite institution that launched dozens of campus demonstrations across the world.
403 Hours Ago · United States, United States
Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide
The Biden administration will take a historic step toward easing federal restrictions on cannabis, with plans to announce an interim rule soon reclassifying the drug for the first time since the Controlled Substances Act was enacted more than 50 years ago, four sources with knowledge of the decision tell NBC News.
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Blindspot:Only 16% Left25 sourcesRep. Elise Stefanik seeks probe of special counsel Jack Smith over Trump 2020 election case
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Blindspot:Only 0% Right13 sourcesMcGill requests ‘police assistance’ to remove pro-Palestinian encampment on campus
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