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FTC approves Exxon-Pioneer merger but bars exec for OPEC links - POLITICO
The stipulation to the takeover lays out the efforts by Pioneer's CEO to coordinate oil output with countries including Saudi Arabia and Russia.
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Gaetz under fire for defending antisemitism vote with antisemitic trope
Ally of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy called Gaetz an “anti-semite” and “pedophile.”
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Evan Low wins Silicon Valley primary recount, heads to November ballot
The California assemblymember beat out Joe Simitian, setting up a general election showdown against frontrunner Sam Liccardo for the CA-16 House seat.
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Abortion-rights groups have never faced a state like Florida
Voters in states across the political spectrum have backed abortion rights since the fall of Roe. But Florida’s November referendum will be tougher.
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FTC to approve major Exxon deal — but exclude key executive
Exxon's $64 billion takeover of Pioneer Resources is one of a half-dozen Permian Basin mergers under review at the agency.
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French left-wing star hounded from May Day protests
“These attacks are the result of months of hatred and slander,” MEP Raphaël Glucksmann said after the incident.
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Georgian parliament backs 'Russia-style' foreign agent law despite major protests
The rules have put the country on a collision course with the EU — and its own citizens.
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Is the dream of Scottish independence over?
How the seemingly inexorable journey to an independent Scotland ground to a halt.
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Democrat Tim Kennedy wins special election to replace Higgins
His victory brings the number of Democrats in the House to 213.
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NY police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia in escalation of campus turmoil
Officers entered campus hours after a foreboding press conference from New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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Stormy Daniels' lawyer didn't give prosecutors fireworks. That will help them.
In Donald Trump’s hush money trial, one witness for the prosecution offered a welcome contrast.
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Which European politicos would shoot a puppy?
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem shot to infamy for killing her dog. But maybe she’s not alone