A statue showing President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein was set up on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The statue is styled like a scene from the movie 'Titanic.'
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The statue is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
It includes a portrayal of President Donald Trump.
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, is also depicted.
The sculpture is based on a scene from the film 'Titanic.'
The statue was newly installed.
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Police in New Mexico are investigating the disappearance of retired Major General William Neil McCasland. They have asked over 600 residents to provide home security footage to help in the search. McCasland has been missing since February 27, and there have been no sightings reported.
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William Neil McCasland is a retired Major General.
He has been missing since February 27, according to the police.
The police are asking for security footage from more than 600 residents.
The search is focused on the area near McCasland’s home.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation.
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A new poll shows a decline in Americans' confidence that elections will be conducted fairly, reaching its lowest point since 2020. This drop is mainly among Democrats and independents, while Republicans show a slight increase in confidence. President Trump is focusing on passing new voting laws, including a requirement for proof of citizenship to vote.
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Americans' trust in fair elections is at its lowest level in years.
Two-thirds of Americans are confident in their state or local election processes, down 10 percentage points from 2024.
President Donald Trump is giving a speech in Hebron, Kentucky, as part of a trip to the Greater Cincinnati area. The event takes place at a logistics facility and will be available to watch live online and on some local TV stations. Trump's remarks are expected to focus on economic topics.
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President Trump will speak at a logistics facility in Hebron, Kentucky.
The event is part of a broader visit to the Greater Cincinnati area, including a stop in Ohio.
Trump's visit is in Representative Thomas Massie’s district, where there is a competitive primary.
The speech will be livestreamed by Right Side Broadcasting Network on YouTube.
Local stations like WLKY will also stream the event on their websites and apps.
Trump is expected to discuss efforts to "make America affordable again".
After Kentucky, Trump will visit Ohio for another event discussing prescription drug pricing.
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Spring Break travel in the U.S. is facing significant challenges due to a partial government shutdown and a conflict in the Middle East. These issues are causing long airport lines and higher travel costs. Airlines and travelers are dealing with increased disruptions and delays.
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Spring Break is a busy travel time in the U.S., with an expected 171 million passengers flying from March to April.
A partial U.S. government shutdown is affecting the Department of Homeland Security, including unpaid TSA workers.
The absence of TSA funding is leading to long security lines at airports, causing delays.
The U.S. has a shortage of Air Traffic Controllers, worsening travel delays.
A conflict in the Middle East is forcing airlines to change flight paths, leading to longer travel times.
Airlines report increased operating costs due to the need to avoid conflict zones.
The situation has resulted in potential disruptions and flight cancellations during peak travel seasons.
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Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, went missing in Pima County, Arizona, in February. Local police have declared her home a crime scene and are not accepting help from civilian search groups, raising questions about whether they are close to making an arrest.
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Nancy Guthrie was reported missing in February in Pima County, Arizona.
Her home in Tucson was declared a "crime scene" by local law enforcement.
Volunteer search groups like United Cajun Navy have offered to assist but received no response from authorities.
Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer speculated that police might be close to an arrest.
Surveillance footage shows a masked man on Nancy Guthrie's porch on the night she disappeared, and he is considered a suspect.
The case has drawn nationwide attention partly because Savannah Guthrie is a public figure.
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Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, is expected to leave many contracts unapproved when she leaves office in three weeks. Her policy of needing her approval for large contracts has caused delays in DHS projects like deportations, the border wall, and disaster relief. The issue worsens due to a government shutdown affecting DHS agencies.
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Kristi Noem set a policy for her office to review and approve contracts of $100,000 or more.
This has caused a backlog of contracts and delayed payments to vendors.
Projects delayed include President Trump's mass deportations and border wall initiatives.
The partial government shutdown starting February 14 has affected DHS spending.
Many detention facilities are operating without payments as their contracts await approval.
Facilities affected include Camp East Montana, the Dilley family detention center, and Delaney Hall.
Several DHS agencies impacted include ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and FEMA.
Congressional leaders questioned Noem about delays in distributing FEMA disaster relief funds.
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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 14 counties in Arkansas, lasting until 5 AM local time on Wednesday. This warning follows an EF-2 tornado that hit the state on Saturday, injuring one person.
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A tornado watch is in effect in Arkansas for 14 counties.
The alert is valid until 5 AM local time on Wednesday.
Counties under the watch include Pope, Yell, Marion, and others.
An EF-2 tornado recently hit Arkansas on Saturday.
One person was injured in that tornado.
The information comes from the National Weather Service and local news source KARK.
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An 11-year-old girl from Washington created a slideshow to persuade her family to go on vacation to Hawaii. The presentation, which included budgeting and emotional benefits of the trip, became viral online, with many parents relating to her creative efforts. However, some commenters suggested using the humor of the situation to teach about financial caution.
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Mary, an 11-year-old from Vancouver, Washington, made a slideshow to pitch a family trip to Hawaii.
The slideshow included cost estimates, noting the trip could be $6,000 with deals.
Mary suggested using credit card points and emphasized the lasting memories of the trip.
Her father, Drew Dyck, shared the slideshow on Threads, where it gained thousands of reactions.
Many online users shared stories of their own children's creative arguments for getting things.
Some commenters enjoyed Mary's logic, while others mentioned the importance of financial lessons.
It is not confirmed if the family will actually take the trip to Hawaii.
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Democrat Bobbi Boudman won a special election in New Hampshire, taking a seat from the Republicans. She beat Republican Dale Fincher with 51% of the vote in Carroll County District 7.
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Bobbi Boudman is a Democrat who won a special election in New Hampshire.
She defeated Republican Dale Fincher with 51% of the vote.
The election was for the Carroll County District 7 seat.
This seat was previously held by Republicans.
Boudman had lost to Republican Glenn Cordelli 16 months earlier.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee highlighted this win as a sign of increased support.
The district had favored President Trump in both the 2020 and 2024 elections.
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Thousands of people in parts of Georgia have been told to stay inside because the air quality has become unhealthy. This warning comes from the Environmental Protection Agency due to high levels of particle pollution.
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The air quality in parts of Georgia has reached an "unhealthy" level.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued this warning.
The pollution includes fine particles called PM2.5.
These particles can affect everyone, especially the elderly, children, and those with heart or lung issues.
The situation may change as it is a developing story.
The EPA recommends people reduce exposure by staying indoors.
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Washington state's House has approved a tax increase for individuals earning more than $1 million a year, known as the "millionaire's tax." The proposed tax aims to provide more funds to working families and small businesses, and now awaits a Senate vote.
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The "millionaire's tax" applies to those making over $1 million annually.
The measure passed the Washington House with a 51-46 vote.
Eight Democrats joined Republicans in opposing the tax.
Governor Bob Ferguson supports the tax, stating it will aid working families.
The tax will fund free meals for all K-12 students in Washington.
The tax proposal now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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President Donald Trump reacted to Clayton Fuller's advancement in the Georgia special election, posting on social media to celebrate. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation led to this election, where Trump has endorsed Fuller. Despite their past alliance, Greene and Trump have publicly disagreed on several issues, complicating the election.
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President Trump used Truth Social to celebrate Clayton Fuller moving to a runoff election in Georgia.
Trump endorsed Fuller for the 14th Congressional District after Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned.
Greene was once a strong supporter of Trump but disagreed with him on certain topics, such as Epstein files and foreign policy.
Greene's departure from Congress was partly due to her disagreements with Trump.
Trump has described the election as a test of his influence in a Republican stronghold.
Greene has criticized Trump publicly and decided to stay neutral in the election.
She claims her disagreements with Trump led to threats against her and her family.
The special election featured 17 candidates and was expected to proceed to a runoff.
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A woman from Orlando, Florida, has been charged with attempted murder after firing a rifle at singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home. Nobody was hurt in the incident, but the suspect is being held on a high bail and faces serious legal charges. Police are looking into the motives behind the attack.
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A 35-year-old woman named Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is charged with attempted murder.
The incident happened at Rihanna's Los Angeles home on a Sunday afternoon.
No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting.
Ortiz's bail is set at $1.875 million, and she faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
Police arrested Ortiz after finding her vehicle about eight miles from the scene.
Prosecutors filed additional charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Police found social media posts by Ortiz mentioning Rihanna.
A video from the scene shows police outside the home and suitcases being moved the day after the shooting.
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Bennie Thompson, a long-serving Democratic Representative, won the Democratic primary election against a younger challenger, Evan Turnage, who aimed to bring generational change. Thompson, at 78 years old, emphasized his experience and the benefits of seniority while Turnage, at 34, argued for new leadership to address ongoing economic issues in Mississippi’s 2nd District.
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Bennie Thompson has been a U.S. Representative since 1993, representing Mississippi's 2nd District.
Thompson was challenged by Evan Turnage, a 34-year-old attorney, in the Democratic primary.
Thompson is known for his seniority and has chaired key committees, including the House Homeland Security Committee.
Evan Turnage worked for prominent Democrats and campaigned on generational change within the party.
Turnage criticized the lack of economic progress in the district during Thompson's tenure.
The campaign highlighted a focus on age and whether senior or new leadership better serves the district's needs.
Similar generational challenges have happened in other districts, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 2018 win over Joe Crowley.
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Mississippi Democrats chose Scott Colom as their nominee for the U.S. Senate. Colom will face Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican, in the November general election. Democrats need to win more seats to take control of Congress.
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Scott Colom won the Mississippi Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate with 67.2% of the vote.
Republicans control both the House and Senate with slim majorities.
Democrats need to gain three House seats and four Senate seats to control Congress.
No Democrat has won a U.S. Senate race in Mississippi since 1982.
Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican, has held the Senate seat since 2018.
Colom, if elected, would be the first Black U.S. senator from Mississippi in nearly 150 years.
Priscilla Williams-Till and Albert Littell were Colom's competitors in the Democratic primary.
Mississippi is known as a solidly Republican state.
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Democrats in the U.S. Senate are calling for public hearings about the war with Iran, raising concerns about the lack of clear goals and strategies from President Trump’s administration. Key concerns include the war's objectives, length, and potential deployment of U.S. ground troops. Republicans generally support the campaign, seeing it as necessary to limit Iran's military power.
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Democrats want public hearings on the U.S. war with Iran.
They are frustrated with the lack of clear explanations from President Trump's administration.
Some Democrats argue that Congress should authorize the war.
Since February 28, the U.S. and Israel have launched attacks on Iran.
A strike on a girls’ school in Iran reportedly killed at least 170 people, mostly children.
Republicans have mostly supported President Trump's actions against Iran, believing it limits Iran's military threat.
Concerns exist about the potential deployment of U.S. ground troops in Iran.
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The election to find a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Congressional seat in Georgia's 14th district is going to a runoff. Clay Fuller, backed by President Donald Trump, and Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, will face off on April 7th since no candidate won a majority in the initial vote. Both candidates emerged from a field of 17 contenders to move on to the runoff.
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The runoff election is scheduled for April 7th in Georgia's 14th congressional district.
Clay Fuller, a Republican, received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Shawn Harris, a Democrat, is a retired Army Brigadier General.
The seat was previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who left Congress earlier.
Greene was known for her strong support of Trump and controversial positions.
Greene's resignation happened after disagreements with Trump over the Epstein files.
Voters had 17 candidates to choose from in the initial election.
The election serves as an early test of Trump's influence in upcoming midterms.
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Clay Fuller, supported by President Trump, will compete against Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff election on April 7th. This election will determine who will replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia.
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Clay Fuller is a Republican candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Shawn Harris is running as the Democratic candidate and previously lost to Greene in 2024.
Harris raised more than $4 million for his campaign.
The runoff election is set for April 7th.
This district is typically Republican, making a Democratic win notable.
Republicans currently have a very slim majority in Congress.
The situation becomes more delicate for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson because Rep. Kevin Kiley left the GOP to become an independent.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress in November 2025 after disagreements with President Trump.
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith won the Republican primary in Mississippi, securing her place in the general election in November. She has been endorsed by President Trump and is favored to prevail in a state that strongly supports the Republican Party.
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Cindy Hyde-Smith won the Mississippi Republican primary for Senate.
She will compete in the general election in November.
President Trump endorsed Hyde-Smith, calling her "100 percent MAGA."
Republicans need to maintain their majority in the Senate, as they can only afford to lose three seats.
Mississippi is a strong Republican state, making Hyde-Smith the favorite to win.
Hyde-Smith received 83 percent of the vote when the race was called.
Her main primary challenger was Sarah Adlakha, a political newcomer.
Hyde-Smith's victory reflects national Republican efforts to retain influence in Republican strongholds.
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