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NPR — Politics

Graham Platner Discusses Maine's Senate Race Against Susan Collins

Graham Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for the Senate in Maine, shared his plans for the upcoming election against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in an interview with NPR. The discussion focused on his campaign strategies.

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NPR — Politics

Trump Proposes Rally for America's 250th Birthday After Artist Dropouts

President Trump has suggested that a rally featuring himself should replace the planned event for America's 250th birthday, after multiple artists withdrew from the lineup. This proposal comes in light of the recent changes to the event's schedule.

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NPR — Politics

Congress Returns to Washington with Legislative Agenda

Following the Memorial Day recess, Congress is back in session with several legislative priorities. A key focus will be on disentangling immigration enforcement funding from the President's proposed weaponization fund.

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Al Jazeera English

US Citizens Claim Denial of Entry to the UK Over Israel Criticism

Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, US citizens, claim they were denied entry to the UK due to their criticism of Israel. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding freedom of expression related to international political issues.

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Deutsche Welle

France Intercepts Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Atlantic Ocean

France has intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, which was sailing under a false flag. This operation is part of the country's broader strategy to target Russia's shadow fleet.

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latimes.com

Newark Mayor Implements Curfew Near Delaney Hall Following Protests

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has imposed a curfew around the Delaney Hall immigration detention center following protests over detainee conditions. The curfew, effective from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., comes after clashes between police and demonstrators. Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for calm and emphasized the need for improved conditions for detainees.

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BBC — World

Tokyo Implements On-the-Spot Fines for Littering in Shibuya

Tokyo is implementing a new measure to combat littering in the Shibuya area by deploying officials to issue on-the-spot fines. This action is part of a broader strategy to address the effects of overtourism.

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Deutsche Welle

Ethiopia Holds Elections Amid Concerns Over Openness

Ethiopia is conducting elections where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is running unopposed in multiple constituencies. Opposition parties have raised alarms about the lack of openness in the electoral process compared to past elections.

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Al Jazeera English

Colombia to Hold Presidential Runoff Election on June 21

Colombia's presidential election will move to a runoff on June 21 after a competitive first round of voting. The candidates advancing to the runoff are de la Espriella and Cepeda.

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aljazeera.com

Newark Mayor Imposes Curfew Near Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has imposed a curfew around Delaney Hall immigration detention center due to rising tensions and safety concerns. The curfew restricts movement from 9 PM to 6 AM, following protests against the facility's conditions, including a hunger strike by detainees. Governor Mikie Sherrill has also called for designated protest zones and has expressed her opposition to the detention center's operations.

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cbsnews.com

Protesters and New Jersey State Police Clash Near Delaney Hall Amid Curfew

Protests near Delaney Hall in New Jersey escalated into clashes with state police on Sunday night, despite a curfew imposed by the mayor. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the restoration of family visitation at the detention facility, while also condemning the violence during the protests. DHS denied allegations of mistreatment of detainees, asserting that they receive adequate food and medical care.

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cbsnews.com

Conditions Reported at ICE Detention Center for Families

A family from the Democratic Republic of Congo, detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, has reported inadequate conditions and treatment. Congressman Joaquin Castro has criticized the facility's operations and called for its closure, highlighting the poor living conditions and the violation of the Flores Settlement regarding the detention of children.

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Washington Examiner

Jon Ossoff Criticizes Trump and Miller at Atlanta Rally

At a campaign rally in Atlanta, Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump and Stephen Miller, asserting that American greatness is defined by ideas rather than ethnicity. Ossoff addressed rising living costs and labeled his Republican opponents as 'Trump puppets' ahead of the upcoming primary runoff election.

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