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A civilian employee at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst falsely reported an active shooter, leading to a lockdown that lasted nearly an hour. She admitted to the hoax, motivated by a desire to trauma bond with colleagues. The incident occurred amid political debates on military culture and security.
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Amid tight gubernatorial races in New Jersey and California, the Justice Department plans to monitor polling sites to ensure election integrity. The move follows requests from local Republican parties amid concerns over voter fraud and irregularities, intensifying partisan debates ahead of November 2025 votes.
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Federal grand juries in Virginia declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James twice in a week, marking rare rejections of prosecutors' efforts. The cases, linked to her property purchase, are seen as politically motivated. The decisions highlight challenges faced by the Justice Department in prosecuting political opponents.