Shulkin’s downfall tied to ethics probe and staff rift
The VA secretary faced ethics findings over a 10 day European trip and Wimbledon tickets for his wife. He repaid costs, but blamed allies and suggested email hacks. The White House replaced him with Peter O’Rourke as scrutiny lingered. Roe praised his work yet supported the transition.
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USA TODAY details advertising policies including submission rights and rejection authority. It notes the local edition partners with Gannett Newspapers and provides contact numbers for advertising, reprint requests, and general inquiries.
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Pollution and health rise as Pristina fights dirty air
Pristina residents learn the air quality is worsening after the U S Embassy began real time online monitoring. Data show hazardous levels at least three times above what health experts deem acceptable. Officials warn pollution from lignite plants harms children and the elderly while city efforts like center bans and cleaner energy plans face local opposition.
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Court signals clash over partisan district redistricting
Supreme Court justices voiced opposition to gerrymandered maps in Maryland and Wisconsin but offered no ready remedy. The Maryland redraw aimed at Democratic gains, while Wisconsin produced a lopsided GOP edge. Justices questioned whether any practical solution can avoid judiciary entanglement in political mapmaking.
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Inquiry into FBI surveillance abuses under Russia probe
The Justice Department inspector general will review possible FBI and DOJ surveillance abuses tied to the 2016 Russia interference inquiry. The investigation follows concerns raised by House Republicans about the wiretap of Carter Page and the dossier funded by Clinton associates.
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