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Centrist Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska won’t seek reelection

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican who represents Nebraska’s second district with its so-called “blue dot” that includes many progressive voters around Omaha, will not seek reelection. That’s according to a person familiar with his plans and granted anonymity to discuss them Friday. Bacon is

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Jury set to begin deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — For seven weeks, a jury in Manhattan has listened as prosecutors laid out a criminal sex trafficking and racketeering case against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs. They heard his ex-girlfriends and other witnesses deliver shocking accounts of violence and drug-fueled sexual marathons. On Monday, jurors are set to begin deliberating, ultimately deciding

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Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases, the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to two people familiar with the matter. Those

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