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Marijuana Victory in Nevada
Nevada's dispensaries opened at midnight, making it the eighth state to sell recreational marijuana.
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The Sudden Rise of the Supreme Court
Between Garland, Gorsuch, and the Kennedy retirement rumors, the quiet branch became 2017's loudest.
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The End of a SCOTUS Justice?
If Anthony Kennedy retires, the Court loses its swing vote and Trump gets to pick the replacement.
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Supreme Court Gives Trump Travel Ban New Life
On Monday morning, the Supreme Court announced a partial revival of the Trump travel ban after it was blocked by several lower courts.
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State Representative Defects To The Libertarian Party
New Hampshire Rep. Brandon Phinney leaves the GOP for the Libertarian Party — and explains why in a 71 Republic exclusive.
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Rand Paul: “I’ll consider partial repeal” of ObamaCare
Rand Paul calls the GOP bill 'ObamaCare Lite' but says he'd settle for an 80 percent repeal.
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Trump reveals he has no tapes of Comey
Trump admits there were never any Comey tapes; he floated them, he says, to 'keep him honest.'
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Rand Paul, Among Others, Taking Stand Against GOP Healthcare Bill
Four Senate conservatives say the GOP health bill doesn't actually repeal Obamacare — and their votes can kill it.
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Rand Paul, Cory Booker, and Other Senators Defend Medical Marijuana From Jeff Sessions in Bipartisan Effort
Jeff Sessions’ plans to clamp down on marijuana are being stifled by a bipartisan Congressional effort.
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U.S. Climate Alliance: Explained
Amidst a political climate riddled with President Trump’s controversial statements regarding his views on climate change in the past, the Trump Administration recently ad…
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[VIDEO] NYC LP Candidates Hold Press Conference in Manhattan – Aaron Commey Challenges Bill DeBlasio
Pictured: Aaron Commey Aaron Commey is a Libertarian running for Mayor of New York City with some fresh, new ideas.
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The Congressional Baseball Game: America’s Pastime with a Twist
As peculiar as it may seem, one of the most deep-rooted traditions in the US Congress is the Congressional baseball game, contested annually by teams made up from each…
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Saudi Weapon Block Fails in Senate
Rand Paul's push to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia over Yemen dies 47-52 in the Senate.
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NH State Senator and Ron Paul 2012 Primary Chair Running for Congress
Andy Sanborn, Ron Paul's 2012 New Hampshire chair, launches a liberty-movement bid for Congress.
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Congressman Steve Scalise Shot at GOP Congressional Baseball Practice, Among 5
A gunman opens fire on the Republican baseball practice, wounding Rep. Steve Scalise and four others.
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Former Candidate for Governor Denied Ballot Access After Attempting to Register as a Libertarian
A town clerk told John Babiarz there was 'no option' to register Libertarian; the ballot commission disagreed.
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WATCH: Sessions Fails Dem Senator Wyden’s ‘Smell Test’ During Intel Hearing
Wyden accuses Sessions of stonewalling the Russia investigation, and the exchange gets heated.
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GOP Congressman-Elect Receives Community Service for Body Slamming Reporter
Greg Gianforte gets community service, anger management, and a $385 fine for body-slamming a reporter.
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U.S. Statehood: Puerto Rico's Potential
Puerto Ricans head to the voting booth Sunday, June 11th, 2017, to vote on whether or not Puerto Rico should become the 51st state of the United States.
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Sheriff's Call to Arms Strike Controversy
Florida Sheriff Wayne Ivey posted a very controversial statement on social media.
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71R Exclusive: New Libertarian Representative Expected
A New Hampshire State Representative is expected to defect to the Libertarian Party.
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Abbot Signs Texting-Driving Ban
On Tuesday, June 6th, Governor Gregg Abbot signed a bill into law that makes texting and driving illegal.
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Comey’s Huge Testimony
On Thursday, June 8th, former FBI Director James Comey took a seat in front of the United States Senate Intelligence Committee, which was shaping up to be one of the biggest congressional testimoni…
