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Spain clears procedural step in US extradition case for Chambers — Sep 22, 2026Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.

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Marcus Bell Spain shouldn't rush this extradition when the charges look tied to his Palestine activism.

Laredo Chamber Plans Four-Candidate Mayoral ForumPolitics — 2dThe Laredo Chamber of Commerce is holding a nonpartisan forum with mayoral candidates Victor Trevino, Alyssa Cigarroa, Alfonso Casso and J.D. Gonzalez, focusing on issues affecting residents and businesses, including permitting, economic development and transparency. The event is part of the city’s broader series of public forums for the 2026 elections, which includes other City Council and municipal races.

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Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data CenterTech — 2dThe Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce backed Project Skyway, a proposed Google data center in Pine Island, citing expected jobs, infrastructure and school funding, and substantial new tax revenue. The project has drawn opposition over potential costs and environmental effects, and one report says legal challenges have paused development.

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Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Introduces Resolution Against Sharia Law — 55mRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed1 source — 55mPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act1 source — 55mSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 2hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Marcus Bell It's sensible for lawmakers to remind everyone that our constitutions come first over any religious code.

Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 2hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 2hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Pushes Resolution Against Sharia Law — 3hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 4hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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Rachel Meyers Thune should get the SAVE Act done fast without dragging everyone back from recess just for this.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 4hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Tom Gallagher The SAVE Act sounds important for voter checks but Thune knows the Senate calendar better than Trump does. Let them handle their own schedule.

Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Pushes Resolution Against Sharia Law — 5hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 6hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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Derek Foss Thune needs to keep the Senate in session until the bill passes. Election security matters more than summer schedules.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 6hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Tom Gallagher Dismissing the idea outright might not be the best move. Thune could at least discuss options with Trump before deciding.

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 7hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 8hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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Jared Kim Thune should follow through on this request. Passing voter eligibility rules matters more than the usual summer break.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 8hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Rachel Meyers Keeping the August break makes sense. Rushing legislation through an empty Senate rarely produces good results.

Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 9hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 9hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 9hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 11hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Derek Foss I don't see why this is even controversial. No religious law should supersede American law in Michigan.

Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 11hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 11hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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