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Current Status: Muslims at Texas GOP Convention told to leave party, country

Muslims at Texas GOP Convention told to leave party, country

Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.

   texastribune.org  2026-06-15 19:54:58

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Current Status: UFC’s Dana White Denounces Fighter’s Comments About Michelle Obama UFC’s Dana White Denounces Fighter’s Comments About Michelle Obama – White said he supports free speech, but he’s “completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families.”

   notus.org 2026-06-15 19:39:13

Current Status: Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says – A top Alaska elections official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen.

   apnews.com 2026-06-15 19:28:39

Current Status: Alito dissents from rejection of anti-abortion student’s appeal in free speech case Alito dissents from rejection of anti-abortion student’s appeal in free speech case – The GOP appointee said the justices should weigh in on the standard for evaluating student free speech claims. He was alone on Monday.

     ms.now 2026-06-15 18:18:20

Current Status: B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base ‘not survivable' B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base ‘not survivable' – A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday from Edwards Air Force base in California’s Mojave Desert, according to the base.

   nbclosangeles.com 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Current Status: ICE took Mom and Dad. Now the Perez kids are home alone. ICE took Mom and Dad. Now the Perez kids are home alone. – Four American siblings left to fend for themselves—and they're not the only ones.

  motherjones.com 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Current Status: Vance calls his ‘childless cat ladies’ comment ‘one of the dumbest things I ever said’ Vance calls his ‘childless cat ladies’ comment ‘one of the dumbest things I ever said’ – Vice President JD Vance, who previously stood by the insult of Kamala Harris and other Democrats, writes in his new book that the remarks were “a clear moment where I failed.”

  nbcnews.com 2026-06-15 16:00:40

Current Status: White House lawyer raised alarms over Stephen Miller habeas corpus proposal White House lawyer raised alarms over Stephen Miller habeas corpus proposal – White House staff secretary Will Scharf addressed a pair of more drastic policy proposals floated by Stephen Miller last year.

  washingtonexaminer.com 2026-06-15 15:58:24

Current Status: Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night – UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success. White boasted about merchandise sales and streaming service subscriptions and how UFC surpassed its goals in every metric…

  apnews.com 2026-06-15 15:30:50

Current Status: ‘Absolute Worst Of America’: Critics Torch Trump UFC Event After ‘Disgusting’ Comment ‘Absolute Worst Of America’: Critics Torch Trump UFC Event After ‘Disgusting’ Comment – Josh Hokit won his fight, then claimed Michelle Obama is a man.

  huffpost.com 2026-06-15 09:15:53

Current Status: California governor Gavin Newsom accuses Donald Trump of directing DoJ to investigate him and his wife – US politics live California governor Gavin Newsom accuses Donald Trump of directing DoJ to investigate him and his wife – US politics live – Newsom accuses president of ‘coming after me because I am considering running for president’; justice department has yet to comment on claim

theguardian.com 2026-06-15 21:44:55

Current Status: 3 takeaways from our new poll: From the Politics Desk 3 takeaways from our new poll: From the Politics Desk – Plus, Trump keeps throwing wrenches in the GOP’s agenda.

nbcnews.com 2026-06-15 21:30:00

Current Status: Alaska rules Dan Sullivan cannot run against Dan Sullivan in key Senate race Alaska rules Dan Sullivan cannot run against Dan Sullivan in key Senate race – Elections chief says bid by ex-teacher to challenge senator with same name was filed ‘to confuse or mislead’ voters

theguardian.com 2026-06-15 21:26:58

Current Status: Presidential approval tracker: How popular is Trump at his second term? Presidential approval tracker: How popular is Trump at his second term? – Follow Trump’s approval rating in NBC News polls and see how it compares with those of Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Updated regularly.

nbcnews.com 2026-06-15 21:25:36

Current Status: Florida lawsuit accuses TikTok of violating state’s child social media ban Florida lawsuit accuses TikTok of violating state’s child social media ban – State’s attorney general alleges TikTok exposed children to harmful sexual content and addictive features

theguardian.com 2026-06-15 21:18:22

Current Status: Only one Dan Sullivan is left standing in Alaska’s Senate race Only one Dan Sullivan is left standing in Alaska’s Senate race – An elections official Monday disqualified a Republican candidate who shares the same name as GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan. The ineligible candidate can appeal the official’s ruling.

nbcnews.com 2026-06-15 21:10:39