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A tax-exempt nonprofit tied to a private prison company will operate a new ICE facility in Louisiana, prompting questions from a former IRS expert.

Service members and their families claim injuries sustained during a horrific attack on a U.S. base have been downplayed.

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My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyon...