Democrat-backed candidate Chris Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Ripon, the city where the Republican Party was founded. Taylor received more votes than her Republican rival, Maria Lazar. Her victory gives liberals a larger majority in the state's Supreme Court.
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Chris Taylor is a Democrat-backed candidate.
Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The election took place in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Ripon is known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, founded in 1854.
Taylor received 975 votes, while Maria Lazar received 711 votes in Ripon.
President Donald Trump won 64% of the vote in Fond du Lac County during the 2024 presidential election.
Taylor's win is the fourth consecutive victory for liberal Supreme Court candidates in Wisconsin since 2020.
Liberal control in the Wisconsin Supreme Court expanded to a 5-to-2 majority following Taylor's win.
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A Democratic Representative has asked President Donald Trump's cabinet to use the 25th Amendment to remove him from office during tensions with Iran. The 25th Amendment allows a president to be removed and replaced by the vice president under specific conditions. This request follows military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran and a recent ceasefire agreement.
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Democratic Representative Shri Thanedar requested Trump's removal through the 25th Amendment.
The 25th Amendment lets the cabinet replace the president with the vice president if needed.
Tension with Iran includes U.S. and Israeli attacks starting in February under "Epic Fury."
Reports say over 3,500 people, including civilians, have died in Iran since the attacks began.
President Trump warned Iran about consequences over the Strait of Hormuz on social media.
A two-week ceasefire was agreed, conditioned on Iran lifting a blockade on shipping in the Strait.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comments outside normal hours.
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A January 6 activist, Trisha Hope, who previously supported President Trump, has suggested he be removed from office using the 25th Amendment. This follows President Trump's comments and threats involving Iran, which have led to backlash, including calls for his removal. The 25th Amendment allows for the removal of a president if the vice president and Cabinet agree he is unable to perform his duties.
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Trisha Hope is a January 6 activist and former strong Trump supporter.
Hope called for using the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump.
President Trump threatened military action against Iran, then agreed to a ceasefire.
The 25th Amendment provides a way to remove a president if he can't fulfill his job.
Some MAGA supporters and political figures have also suggested using the 25th Amendment.
Polls show differing opinions among Republicans about Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
The Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet would need to support the use of the 25th Amendment for it to take effect.
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Influential figures within the MAGA media movement have expressed strong opposition to President Trump's recent statements about Iran. They claim that his actions contradict the "America First" approach that initially united his supporters. Despite this dissent among media influencers, a majority of Republican voters still support Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
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Leading MAGA media figures are speaking against President Trump's comments on Iran.
They accuse Trump of moving away from his "America First" promises.
Tucker Carlson and other media personalities have criticized Trump's Iran rhetoric as dangerous.
Some former Trump supporters, like Alex Jones and Marjorie Taylor Greene, have called for his removal.
The dissatisfaction has spread to influential podcasters and comedians who previously supported Trump.
Despite these criticisms, a new poll shows most Republican voters still back Trump's actions on Iran.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump's stance, highlighting past military success under his leadership.
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President Donald Trump faces new impeachment articles due to actions in the U.S. war in Iran. Connecticut Democrat John Larson announced these articles during a time of high predictions of impeachment on betting platforms. The recent conflict includes U.S strikes in Iran and a significant ceasefire agreement involving reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump has new impeachment articles focused on the U.S. war in Iran.
The impeachment likelihood reached 27% on the Kalshi betting platform.
Human Rights Activists News Agency reports over 3,500 deaths in Iran since U.S. strikes began.
Trump posted on social media warning of further conflict if the Strait of Hormuz didn't reopen.
A ceasefire deal was reached involving the reopening of the vital shipping channel.
Polymarket shows a 65% chance Trump will be impeached before his term ends.
Past impeachment attempts during Trump's second presidency have not succeeded.
The Republican majority in the House makes successful impeachment unlikely.
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Bill Gates is preparing to testify before the U.S. Congress about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who died in jail and was involved in illegal activities. The questioning will focus on Gates' relationship with Epstein and other related allegations, although Gates has not been accused of any crime. Gates' spokesperson stated he is ready to answer the committee's questions.
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Bill Gates will testify to the U.S. Congress regarding his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
The testimony is prompted by the release of over 3 million pages of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Gates has said meeting Epstein was a "huge mistake" and denies any wrongdoing.
The questioning will likely cover the nature of Gates' meetings with Epstein and if Gates was aware of any illegal activities.
There are allegations involving Gates and Russian women in the documents, which Gates' spokesperson dismissed as false.
Gates' hearing with the House Oversight Committee is scheduled for June 10.
Additional testimonies are expected from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Tops Friendly Markets now allows customers to use SNAP benefits for grocery delivery via DoorDash. This change aims to make grocery shopping more convenient for families who use SNAP benefits.
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Tops Friendly Markets uses DoorDash for grocery delivery where customers can pay with SNAP benefits.
The change helps families access food without needing to visit a store physically.
Other retailers like ALDI, Dollar General, and Safeway also provide a similar service.
Tops has 151 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
SNAP is a food assistance program for around 40 million Americans, using EBT cards.
The service includes fresh produce, dairy, meat, and other staples.
SNAP benefits can only pay for eligible items, not for taxes, fees, or non-eligible goods.
Customers must add their EBT card to their DoorDash settings to use this feature.
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The term "butter mom" describes a parenting style that focuses on relaxed, less restrictive feeding for children, countering past diet cultures. This trend is popular on social media as a response to past restrictive feeding norms and is not actually about using butter.
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The "butter mom" aesthetic features welcoming homes and shared meals, not about actual butter.
It gained popularity on TikTok and Instagram as a contrast to "almond mom," who is seen as overly restrictive.
The trend pushes back against the strict diet culture of the 1990s.
TikTok creator @midwestmama highlighted the diet culture of the '90s in a viral video.
Dietitian Alexandra Turnbull explained it's about a relaxed attitude towards food, not promoting butter.
Many parents follow this trend to diverge from how they were raised during diet-focused eras.
Social media helps spread the "butter mom" concept, making it widely known.
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A Democrat named Alicia Halvensleben won the race for mayor in Waukesha, a city in Milwaukee, which usually leans Republican. She received just over 51% of the votes, defeating Republican State Representative Scott Allen.
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Alicia Halvensleben won the mayoral race in Waukesha.
Waukesha is an area in Milwaukee that typically supports Republicans.
Halvensleben received slightly more than 51% of the vote.
Republican candidate Scott Allen received nearly 49% of the vote.
The race was officially non-partisan, meaning candidates are not officially representing political parties.
This win is part of a trend where Democrats have been gaining mayoral seats in previously Republican areas.
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Politicians in the United States are reacting cautiously to President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran. The ceasefire is set to last two weeks while both countries work on a more permanent agreement. Key issues include Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment activities.
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President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and facilitate negotiations.
Some Republicans support the ceasefire but remain skeptical about a full agreement.
Democrats view the truce as a positive step but emphasize accountability over the war's legality.
The ceasefire follows President Trump's previous threats against Iran.
Iranian officials' proposal includes sanctions relief and allowing uranium enrichment.
US and Israeli strikes at the start of the war killed Iran's Supreme Leader and targeted a school, resulting in civilian casualties.
Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks and closed the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.
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Democrat Shawn Harris lost a congressional runoff election in Georgia but gained more votes compared to previous Democratic performances in a strong Republican district. Republican Clayton Fuller won the seat with an endorsement from President Trump. The results come ahead of the 2026 midterms, showing trends of increased Democratic support in typically Republican areas.
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Republican Clayton Fuller won Georgia's 14th Congressional District runoff.
Democrat Shawn Harris increased Democratic performance in the district.
Fuller received 55.9% of the votes, while Harris got 44.1%.
President Trump endorsed Fuller in the election.
The district had previously been won by a wide margin by Republicans.
Rising costs like fertilizer and gasoline may have influenced voter behavior.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from her congressional position earlier in the year.
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President Donald Trump ordered an investigation of CNN after they reported a statement about a ceasefire with Iran. CNN said they got the statement directly from Iranian officials and used standard checks to verify it. Trump claimed the statement was false and linked to a fake news site.
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President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran before a U.S. deadline for Iran to allow traffic through the Hormuz Strait.
Trump accused CNN of reporting a false statement after the ceasefire was announced.
CNN said they obtained the statement from known Iranian officials and verified it with Iranian state media.
Trump claimed the statement was linked to a fake news site, according to his post on Truth Social.
CNN's report included claims by Iran that the US accepted a 10-point plan and agreed to lift sanctions.
CNN journalist Matthew Chance said the statement was also found on Iranian state news agencies.
The Federal Communications Commission Chair, appointed by Trump, called for change at CNN.
Trump demanded CNN remove the report and apologize.
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Chris Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative-leaning Maria Lazar. Taylor's win increases the liberal majority on the state's highest court to 5-2.
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Chris Taylor won the seat with 61% of the vote.
Taylor defeated conservative Maria Lazar in the election.
The election increased the liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court to 5-2.
Early voting was lower than in previous years.
Polls indicated Taylor had a lead over Lazar before the election.
A significant number of voters were undecided leading up to the election.
Taylor received notable support from Democratic-leaning voters.
The court's previous balance shifted in 2023 after liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz's victory.
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The Trump administration has confirmed its plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant, to Liberia. Despite Abrego Garcia's wish to go to Costa Rica if deported, the U.S. government insists on Liberia as the destination. Abrego Garcia is involved in legal battles over his criminal charges and deportation.
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President Donald Trump's administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March 2025, despite a protection order.
U.S. courts have ruled for his return to the United States, which happened in June 2025.
He faces criminal charges in the U.S. for human smuggling, which he denies.
Abrego Garcia prefers deportation to Costa Rica, but the Trump administration focuses on Liberia.
The Justice Department suggested he could go to Costa Rica, but legal obligations prevent that.
A court hearing on the matter is set for April 28.
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President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but many Democrats in Congress still want him removed from office. Over 85 Democratic lawmakers are calling for his impeachment or removal using the 25th Amendment due to his actions related to Iran.
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President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
More than 85 House Democrats have called for Trump's impeachment or removal via the 25th Amendment.
Reps. Shri Thanedar and Jasmine Crockett sent letters asking Vice President J.D. Vance and the Cabinet to remove Trump using the 25th Amendment.
Rep. John Larson introduced articles of impeachment, citing the war in Iran among other issues.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans to file impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Trump stated that if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, there would be severe consequences.
Democrats, including high-profile figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi, support the removal efforts.
Calls for Trump's removal continue despite the announced ceasefire.
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President Donald Trump launched an investigation into CNN after they reported that Iran claimed victory in forcing the U.S. to accept a 10-point plan during a ceasefire. Trump and the White House called the statement false and demanded CNN retract it and apologize.
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President Trump criticized CNN for claiming Iran forced the U.S. to accept a 10-point plan.
The White House labeled the CNN report as a "fraud" and demanded a correction.
CNN stated the information came from known Iranian officials and media.
The ceasefire announcement came ahead of a deadline set by Trump for Iran to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatened severe consequences if Iran did not comply with conditions before the deadline.
Authorities are investigating whether a crime occurred with the CNN report.
Trump posted the official statement from Iran, calling for CNN to withdraw and apologize.
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Clay Fuller, a Republican supported by President Trump, won a runoff election in Georgia to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller's win helps maintain the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. He will finish Greene's term and must campaign again for the upcoming November midterm elections.
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Clay Fuller, a Trump-endorsed candidate, won the Georgia runoff election.
Fuller replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress earlier this year.
Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the election.
The victory keeps Georgia's 14th congressional district under Republican control.
The Republican majority in the House of Representatives is narrow at 217-214.
Fuller is a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard.
He will need to run for re-election in the upcoming November midterms.
President Trump actively supported Fuller, emphasizing his agenda on illegal immigration.
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Clay Fuller won a special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned. Fuller, endorsed by President Donald Trump, received 54% of the vote against Democrat Shawn Harris. This election adds a Republican ally in Congress.
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Clay Fuller won 54% of the vote to serve the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term.
The special election was triggered by Greene's resignation following a disagreement with President Trump.
Fuller was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
The runoff followed an earlier election where no candidate received over 50%.
Georgia's 14th District is known for leaning strongly Republican.
Shawn Harris received about 37% of the vote in the initial election round.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was a strong Trump supporter before resigning.
President Trump encouraged voters to support Fuller in the special election.
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Many U.S. troops have experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in military actions, especially since the conflict with Iran started in February. TBIs have become a major type of injury for soldiers in conflicts after 9/11.
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More than 350 U.S. service members have been injured since military action against Iran began in February.
Most of these injuries are traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
TBIs are a common injury for U.S. troops in conflicts that happened after 9/11.
Symptoms from TBIs can last for many years or even a lifetime.
Liz Landers discussed TBIs with Jayna Moceri Brooks, who studies combat-related brain injuries.
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The wife of a U.S. soldier, Annie Ramos, was detained by immigration agents shortly after their wedding and later released. She entered the U.S. as a child without legal status and was arrested at a military base. She now focuses on securing her legal status and continuing her studies.
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Annie Ramos, married to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank, was detained by immigration agents.
Ramos, originally from Honduras, entered the U.S. when she was about two years old.
She was detained at a military base where her husband is stationed, days after their wedding.
Ramos was held for five days in a detention center.
She aims to secure her legal status in the U.S. and pursue her education.
The Department of Homeland Security stated she has no legal status in the U.S.
Senator Mark Kelly intervened to help secure her release.
Ramos had a removal order issued when she was a toddler due to not appearing at an immigration hearing.
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