Social media posts from Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are being reviewed due to their content praising Palestinian militants and criticizing U.S. military actions. The posts date back to her teenage years and early twenties and were reported by The Washington Free Beacon. The authenticity of these posts has not been independently verified by Newsweek.
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Rama Duwaji is the wife of New York City Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Old social media posts attributed to Duwaji praise members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a group labeled as a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Posts from 2013 to 2017 resurfaced, including praise for a militant who hijacked airplanes and criticism of U.S. soldiers.
The Washington Free Beacon linked these posts to Duwaji using usernames and biographical details.
The social media accounts that contained these posts are now inactive or deactivated.
Newsweek could not verify the authenticity of the archived posts.
The scrutiny of Duwaji comes amid increased attention on public figures and their family members due to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.
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The Wisconsin legislature passed a bill that would stop people using SNAP benefits from buying candy and soda. If signed by Governor Tony Evers, the bill will also provide additional funds and create jobs to help manage benefit payments and prevent penalties. The bill reflects a trend where 22 states are seeking to limit the use of food assistance for sugary items.
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Wisconsin lawmakers approved a bill to ban using SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda.
About 700,000 people in Wisconsin could be affected by this change.
The bill would add $69 million and 70 jobs to help administer the SNAP program.
The measure passed in the Senate with bipartisan support, 25-8.
The new rule helps avoid penalties from a federal law signed by President Trump concerning error rates in SNAP payments.
Governor Evers expressed disagreement with the ban but acknowledged the importance of the additional resources.
The bill requires Wisconsin's DHS to seek a federal waiver for the purchase restrictions.
Similar restrictions are being pursued by 22 states across the U.S.
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President Trump and his administration have requested $200 billion in additional military funding for the ongoing war in Iran. This request comes on top of the current defense department's budget. The funding will support military operations and replenishing ammunition.
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President Trump's administration is seeking $200 billion more for the war in Iran.
The request is in addition to the defense department's annual budget of $838.7 billion.
The funding is intended for military equipment and to ensure ample ammunition.
U.S. military aid to Ukraine has affected the availability of ammunition, according to President Trump.
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. $12 billion, according to Trump's economic adviser.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned the need for future preparedness and funding.
The funding request has drawn reactions from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
Military funding generally receives bipartisan support despite differing public opinions on the war.
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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, faced criticism from his party for supporting the nomination of Markwayne Mullin, a Republican, to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mullin's nomination advanced with Fetterman's backing, despite opposition from some Democrats. Fetterman explained his vote by emphasizing the importance of leadership at DHS for national security.
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Senator John Fetterman voted to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead DHS.
Mullin's nomination moved forward with an 8-7 vote, aided by Fetterman's support.
Some Democrats criticized Fetterman for his vote, accusing him of siding with Republican views.
President Donald Trump nominated Mullin to replace Kristi Noem at DHS.
Fetterman stated that his vote was based on a constructive relationship with Mullin and for the nation's security.
Fetterman is known for sometimes crossing party lines, but he maintains support for abortion rights and LGBTQ+ issues.
Fetterman called for Noem's dismissal earlier due to concerns over DHS's handling of immigration enforcement.
Fetterman's approval rating shows more support from Republicans than Democrats according to recent polls.
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President Donald Trump has shown interest in releasing government files about UFOs, increasing speculation about potential declassification. This interest coincides with public curiosity and online betting markets fluctuating on the likelihood of such files being made public by March 31, 2026.
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President Trump is considering declassifying files on UFOs.
The interest in UFO files has led to the government registering the federal domain Aliens.gov.
President Trump has spoken about UFO sightings and has received briefings as the President.
Polymarket betting on Trump declassifying UFO files spiked to 53% but dropped to 11% within hours.
A Polymarket bet is specifically on files being released by March 31, 2026.
Another Polymarket bet involves the confirmation of alien life by the end of 2026, with a current 19% chance.
A 2021 study showed about two-thirds of Americans believe in intelligent life beyond Earth.
President Trump has directed government departments to review files related to aliens and UFOs.
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Joe Kent, former head of the National Counterterrorism Center, claims that his office was stopped from investigating the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kent states that federal agencies ordered him to end the investigation and hand it over to Utah State authorities, despite potential foreign connections not being fully explored. He announced these claims after resigning amid disagreements with the Trump administration over its policies.
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Joe Kent is the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
He claims federal agencies blocked his office from investigating Charlie Kirk's murder further.
Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old, was arrested and charged with Kirk's murder.
Kent alleges his team found possible foreign connections to the murder, which warranted more investigation.
Kent resigned, citing opposition to President Trump's war with Iran.
The White House has dismissed Kent's allegations as inaccurate.
President Trump described Kent as "weak on security."
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The Senate committee moved Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to be homeland security secretary forward with an 8-7 vote. The nomination now goes to the full Senate for a final decision.
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin is nominated for the position of homeland security secretary by President Donald Trump.
The Senate committee's vote was 8-7, allowing the nomination to advance.
The committee meeting was narrow and included disagreements among members.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul voted "no," while Democratic Sen. John Fetterman voted "yes."
The full Senate will soon decide on Mullin's confirmation.
There is an ongoing 34-day funding lapse affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
The parties are in conflict over the Department of Homeland Security's policies.
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The U.S. FDA has announced a nationwide recall of certain bottles of Children's Ibuprofen due to reports of a foreign substance in the medication. The recall affects two specific lots of the product, and parents are advised to stop using it and contact a doctor if they have concerns.
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The FDA issued a recall for Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, 100 mg per 5 mL, in 4-fluid-ounce bottles.
The recall involves a substance described as a gel-like mass and black particles found in the medication.
The affected lots are numbered 7261973A and 7261974A, with an expiration date of January 31, 2027.
A total of 89,592 bottles have been recalled, distributed across the United States.
Strides Pharma Inc. is the company that distributed the affected products.
The FDA classified this recall as Class II, indicating that it may lead to temporary health issues.
Consumers are advised to check for the lot numbers and stop using the affected products.
Parents should contact healthcare providers if they have health concerns regarding the recalled medication.
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A key election forecaster changed predictions for six governor races in favor of Democrats. This shift comes as Democrats aim to secure more governorships during the midterm elections. Current forecasts suggest competitive races in several states, with a focus on economic issues and affordability.
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Six governor races shifted toward Democrats according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball.
Arizona moved from a "Toss-up" to "Leans Democratic."
Georgia shifted from "Leans Republican" to "Toss-up."
Minnesota and New York moved to "Safe Democratic," while Ohio turned "Leans Republican."
Rhode Island changed to "Safe Democratic."
These races are influenced by President Donald Trump’s approval ratings and his 2024 election win.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs leads against her Republican challengers in recent polls.
Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp cannot seek reelection due to term limits.
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California leaders are responding to allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, a prominent civil rights leader known for supporting farm workers' rights. Three women, including co-founder Dolores Huerta, accuse Chavez of misconduct in the 1960s and 1970s. The allegations are leading some communities to consider renaming places that honor Chavez.
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Cesar Chavez was a civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers union.
Dolores Huerta and two other women accuse Chavez of sexual abuse during the 1960s and 1970s.
Huerta has claimed Chavez manipulated and pressured her on one occasion and forced her on another.
The New York Times published an investigation into these allegations.
Chavez passed away in 1993 at the age of 66.
Chavez was known for organizing California farm workers to fight for better working conditions.
Los Angeles and other areas are considering changing names of places named after Chavez.
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Joseph Garrett Duggar, from the reality TV family known from "19 Kids and Counting," was arrested for alleged crimes against a minor. Authorities charged him with lewd and lascivious behavior, and he is waiting to be extradited to Florida. This follows past legal issues involving his older brother, Josh Duggar, who was convicted in 2021 on child pornography charges.
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Joseph Duggar, part of the Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting," was arrested.
He faces charges of lewd and lascivious conduct involving a minor.
The arrest happened out-of-state, and he will be extradited to Florida.
Joseph Duggar is married with several children.
His arrest follows the 2021 conviction of his brother Josh on child pornography charges.
"19 Kids and Counting" featured Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 children.
The Duggar family is known for its conservative Christian beliefs.
Josh Duggar is serving nearly 13 years in federal prison.
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Democrats are warning that Social Security and other federal benefits might face big cuts due to Republican attempts at strict budget control. A proposed Balanced Budget Amendment was rejected, which would have required automatic spending cuts to reach a balanced budget during tough economic times.
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Democrats warn of potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Republicans proposed a Balanced Budget Amendment to control federal spending.
The amendment would have enforced a balanced budget by requiring cuts during economic downturns.
Over 70 million Americans receive monthly Social Security benefits.
Social Security is mainly funded through payroll taxes.
The amendment proposed easy taxation cuts but required a two-thirds majority to raise taxes.
Representative John B. Larson criticized the amendment, noting its potential for drastic cuts.
The rejected amendment reflects ongoing debates about fiscal responsibility and benefit security.
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A woman posted on Reddit about wanting to reduce the time she spends at her boyfriend's parents' house on weekends. Despite suggesting visiting less often, her boyfriend returned to their old routine, causing tension. The post received significant attention, with many Reddit users supporting her desire for personal time.
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The woman spent about 40 of the last 52 weekends at her boyfriend's parents' house.
She feels drained and disconnected from her own life because of these frequent visits.
She suggested visiting less often to her boyfriend, who initially agreed but then returned to their old routine.
The situation escalated when she chose to stay home one weekend, and her boyfriend's mother felt hurt.
The Reddit post gained nearly 9,000 upvotes and over 2,000 comments.
Many commenters supported her need for personal time and criticized her boyfriend for involving his family.
Some commenters compared the frequent visits to an unpaid residency, arguing the arrangement was excessive.
Commenters emphasized the importance of setting boundaries in relationships.
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Joseph Duggar, known from the reality TV show "19 Kids and Counting," was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl during a family trip in 2020. He was charged with inappropriate sexual behavior with a minor and admitted to his actions. Duggar was detained in Arkansas and will be moved to Florida for legal proceedings.
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Joseph Duggar starred in "19 Kids and Counting."
Duggar was arrested for allegedly abusing a nine-year-old girl.
The incident happened during a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida, in 2020.
Duggar is accused of inappropriate touching and asking the victim to sit on his lap.
Duggar admitted to the accusations when confronted by the victim's father and police.
Joseph Duggar's older brother, Josh Duggar, was previously convicted for child-related crimes.
Joseph Duggar has children with his wife, Kendra Duggar.
Duggar will be extradited to Florida for further legal action.
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the Homeland Security secretary moved forward to a Senate floor vote. The vote in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was 8-7, with Chairman Rand Paul opposing Mullin. Mullin is expected to replace Kristi Noem, who is stepping down soon.
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Markwayne Mullin is nominated for the position of Homeland Security secretary.
The Senate committee voted 8-7 to advance Mullin's nomination to the Senate floor.
Rand Paul, the committee chairman, voted against Mullin.
If confirmed, Mullin will take over from Kristi Noem, who will leave her role at the end of the month.
The vote on Mullin's nomination mostly followed party lines, except for one Democrat voting in favor.
During the hearing, Paul questioned Mullin's temperament and past actions.
There are ongoing debates about the DHS shutdown and related immigration policy reforms.
If confirmed, Mullin would be only the second senator in a president's party to advance without the committee chairman's support.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Pentagon is asking Congress for more funding for the war in Iran, although the exact amount of the request might change. The Pentagon wants to use the money to increase weapon production and restock supplies used in the conflict.
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The Pentagon plans to request over $200 billion from Congress for the war in Iran.
Secretary Hegseth noted that the $200 billion figure might be adjusted.
This funding would be on top of the Pentagon's existing $1 trillion budget.
The money aims to speed up weapon production and maintain future stockpiles.
The war's current expenses have cost billions but are not close to $200 billion.
Congress may heavily debate this request due to the war's unpopularity.
$200 billion exceeds the annual defense budgets of most countries, except the U.S. and China.
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President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social showing planned changes to the White House, including a state ballroom and a large stadium. These renovations, which began in his second term, have sparked controversy due to their scale and the current economic climate. The ballroom is set to start construction soon, and the stadium is planned to host a UFC event on Trump's birthday.
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President Trump shared a video showcasing upcoming changes to the White House.
Renovations include a new state ballroom and a 100,000-seat stadium.
The ballroom construction was announced in August 2025, and ground work will start in April.
Critics have voiced concerns about these projects amid economic issues and a war with Iran.
A UFC event is planned to be held at the White House stadium, with details yet to be confirmed.
President Trump stated the ballroom will have unique safety and security features.
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A man in Tennessee, Tyler Johnston, helped out at a Wendy’s when staff were overwhelmed with orders. His wife recorded his actions and shared the video online, where it quickly gained popularity. Tyler's former experience working at Wendy's allowed him to assist effectively for about 30 minutes.
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Tyler Johnston, a Tennessee man, helped staff at a Wendy's restaurant with a large number of orders.
Johnston had previously worked at Wendy's, which helped him assist effectively.
His wife shared a video of him helping on TikTok, which went viral with over 9.5 million views.
The video received positive reactions from viewers, praising Johnston's actions.
Wendy’s commented on the video, acknowledging Johnston's past work with them.
Johnston helped at the Wendy’s for about 30 minutes that evening.
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California's governor candidates are discussing ways to handle rising gas prices due to high state taxes and the situation in Iran. Some propose suspending gas taxes or changing refinery rules to lower costs. Gas prices in California have increased significantly compared to the national average.
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California has the highest gas prices in the U.S., averaging $5.616 per gallon.
Prices have surged over a dollar in the last month due to global issues, especially in the Middle East.
California is geographically isolated and relies on its own refineries and gasoline imports.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan suggests temporarily suspending the state's gas taxes.
California drivers face a total of $0.90 in taxes per gallon, the highest in the nation.
Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposes a pause on regulations affecting refineries.
Gas prices in some California counties, like Mono County, are as high as $6.450 per gallon.
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A tortilla manufacturer in Texas recalled two Mexican food products due to undeclared wheat and soy allergens, which could cause serious allergic reactions. The recall affects specific batches of the products sold in Texas, and the FDA announced the recall after finding improper labeling during an inspection.
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Mama Grande Tortilla Factory recalled certain batches of Gorditas de Azúcar and Doraditas de Azúcar.
These products may contain undeclared wheat and soy allergens.
The recalled items were sold exclusively in Texas between February 2 and March 5, 2026.
An FDA inspection on March 5, 2026, found that the products were not properly labeled with allergen information.
The recall was announced on March 17, 2026; no allergic reactions have been reported.
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled products if they have a wheat or soy allergy or sensitivity.
Affected products can be returned for a refund or safely thrown away.
Retailers must remove the products from shelves and hold them for pick-up by the company.
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