Sen. Lindsey Graham: Law and order is on the ballot in November
The strongest voice in America for the law enforcement community is President Trump, says South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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- The Independent
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- The Independent
Biden expels Russian diplomats and announces new sanctions in retaliation for hacking
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- The Independent
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- The State
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Australian judge rules Google misled Android users on data
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Biden ‘prepared to take further actions’ if Russia continues to back interference efforts
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- Business Insider
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- The Independent
Pat Robertson surprises everyone and hits out at police over shooting of Daunte Wright and death of George Floyd
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Washington seeks to expose Russian intelligence activity
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- Charlotte Observer
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