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The Trump administration is proposing non-disclosure agreements for all current and future federal employees as part of a broader effort to crack down on leaks to the media. A draft notice posted by the Office of Personnel Management would require government workers to acknowledge their legal obligation to protect non-public, confidential and proprietary information. The proposal states that employees would still maintain the right to make disclosures authorized by law, including certain whistleblower protections. Officials are now seeking public comment on the proposed policy and whether it should apply only to unclassified information. The administration is also asking agencies to weigh what actions, if any, should be taken against employees who refuse to sign the agreements.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, defeating longtime Senator John Cornyn. Paxton’s victory marks a major political shakeup in Texas and ends Cornyn’s decades-long hold on statewide Republican politics. Cornyn, a longtime fixture in Washington and former Senate Republican whip, faced growing criticism from conservative voters aligned with former President Donald Trump. Paxton, who has served as Texas attorney general since 2015, campaigned as a hardline conservative and closely aligned himself with Trump throughout the race. His win sets up a closely watched general election battle that could draw national attention and significant campaign spending.

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has resigned after city officials accused him of interfering with an internal investigation into his conduct. Mayor Jacob Frey says investigators found O’Hara deleted information from a city-issued phone and violated confidentiality orders during the probe. The investigation originally involved allegations of inappropriate relationships with city employees, though officials say those claims were never substantiated. Frey said O’Hara was facing disciplinary action that could have included termination, but chose to resign instead. The mayor called the decision necessary to maintain public trust in city leadership. O’Hara became Minneapolis police chief in 2022 as the department continued efforts to reform policing practices following the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which sparked nationwide protests and calls for police accountability. Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell will temporarily lead the department while the city searches for a new chief.

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Senate Republicans are in full meltdown mode over President Trump’s endorsements, the Texas primary battle, and the controversial “Weaponization Fund.” Why are GOP leaders outraged over compensating Americans allegedly targeted by the government — while staying quiet on scandals like USAID spending, House slush funds, and massive fraud cases? In this episode, we break down: • The Senate GOP backlash over the Weaponization Fund • Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn • The growing Texas primary showdown • Government surveillance and political weaponization concerns • Why critics say Senate Republicans are ignoring bigger scandals • The fight over the Save America Act and accountability in Washington This is a deep dive into the power struggles shaping the future of the Republican Party and the broader fight over government accountability in America. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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Gerrymandering is Not Segregation 

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Sonny Rollins, Dead at 95

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LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have confirmed that 10 people — including a responding firefighter — were injured after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state. But they declined to immediately say how many workers had been killed or remained missing. In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and local law enforcement said Tuesday that the tank’s rupture caused “multiple critical injuries” as well as fatalities. Authorities said some victims had suffered burns or inhalation injuries. There was no immediate threat to the public. The statement, issued more than four hours after the tank imploded at 7:15 a.m., said crews were continuing recovery operations and that no identifying information would be released about victims pending notification of relatives.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance participated in a roundtable on anti-fraud initiatives with Republican state attorneys general in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) on the White House campus on Tuesday afternoon.

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The U.S. stock market rose to more all-time highs and caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war. The S&P 500 added 0.6% Tuesday after trading resumed following Monday’s holiday. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.2% to reach a record of its own. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%. Treasury yields eased in the bond market on hopes that a deal on the Iran war could improve the global flow of oil and reduce pressure on inflation.

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Posting on Truth Social, President Donald Trump writes: "Based on the possible bad weather conditions tomorrow, we will be having our Cabinet Meeting in the White House, and will be postponing the Cabinet trip to Camp David. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUM."

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Are We Still at War?

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As America marks its 250th anniversary, one small town in central Pennsylvania is reflecting on a tradition deeply tied to the nation's identity. Welcome to Boalsburg -- a community known as the birthplace of Memorial Day. The story dates back to October of 1864... during the final months of the Civil War. Residents Emma Hunter, Sophie Keller, and Elizabeth Meyer gathered in a cemetery to place flowers on the graves of loved ones lost in service to the country. What started as a quiet act of remembrance soon became an annual tradition -- one that spread across the nation and eventually evolved into Memorial Day. Today, more than 160 years later, Boalsburg continues honoring America's fallen with parades, ceremonies, reenactments, and tributes to military sacrifice. And during this America250 year, the town's message carries even more meaning. As the country prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, places like Boalsburg serve as a reminder that America's story is not only about freedom gained -- but also the generations who gave their lives to protect it.

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In the heart of Lower Manhattan sits one of the most important surviving landmarks from America's founding -- Fraunces Tavern. Built in 1719, the historic tavern became a gathering place for revolutionaries during the American Revolution. It's best known as the site where George Washington delivered an emotional farewell to his Continental Army officers in 1783 -- just days after the British evacuated New York. Now, as the nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Fraunces Tavern is once again serving as a connection to the country's founding story.

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Peace or Not?

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It's Simple: Good Deal or No Deal

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Nobody Knows What is Happening with the Iran War

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We may not always agree with Michael Smerconish—but hey, we can admit when he's right. All these Americans rushing to bash Trump over Iran, crying about our military strength in the Strait of Hormuz? You're doing the Iranian PR team's job for 'em. Just trust Trump. Simple as that.

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We look at the Democrat Party right now, and who's their front-runner? Kamala Harris. Could we be that lucky? I mean—think about it. The same Kamala who can't finish a sentence without giggling through a policy disaster. The same Kamala who got put in charge of the border and somehow made it worse. If the Democrats are dumb enough to make her their nominee, folks, we're buying popcorn. This is gonna be fun. ---- Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? Youtube | @mandmextra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT

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LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say several people suffered chemical burns and inhalation injuries when a tank containing hazardous liquid imploded at a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Washington state. It was not immediately clear how many people had been injured. Mike Gorsuch, battalion chief with the fire department in Longview, Washington, said first responders had decontaminated patients and taken them to nearby hospitals. The Nippon Dynawave facility is a pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging plant that makes material for tissues, printing paper, cups, plates, cartons and other goods. It employs about 1,000 people, according to the Washington State Department of Ecology. Authorities said there was no immediate threat to the public.

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LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say several people suffered chemical burns and inhalation injuries when a tank containing hazardous liquid imploded at a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Washington state. It was not immediately clear how many people had been injured. Mike Gorsuch, battalion chief with the fire department in Longview, Washington, said first responders had decontaminated patients and taken them to nearby hospitals. The Nippon Dynawave facility is a pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging plant that makes material for tissues, printing paper, cups, plates, cartons and other goods. It employs about 1,000 people, according to the Washington State Department of Ecology. Authorities said there was no immediate threat to the public.

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