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Over a year ago, Florida residents approved the restoration of voting rights for approximately 1.4 million ex-felons in the state. But in the months since, lawmakers have tried to implement new hurdles for former convicts trying to access the ballot box. Now, advocates in some counties are trying to find a solution to register voters anyway.
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President Trump announced economic sanctions on Iran following Tuesday’s missile strikes, but he didn’t call for escalation. Congress is taking steps to block military action in the off chance he changes his mind.
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We're explaining why fears of a war with Iran have now eased, an update about a deadly plane crash and its impact on Canada, and the rate of cancer deaths is down...
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After a tense period with Iran, President Donald Trump wants to turn the page. He delivered a speech on Wednesday laying out his goals for peace and a nuclear deal. Today we unpack the latest details with Heritage Foundation expert Luke Coffey.
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