Semisonic objects to White House using song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee
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Semisonic objects to White House using song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deporteeABC News - 1d -
Semisonic objects to White House using song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deporteeABC News - 1d -
Semisonic blasts use of 'Closing Time' in White House deportation video
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White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations
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White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director
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White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director
Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.The New York Times - 5d -
White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director
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Trump moves to close down Voice of America
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White House, courts battle over deportations
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Dolly Parton sends off late husband Carl Dean with an emotional new song: 'If You Hadn't Been There'
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Trump pardons convicted lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel
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Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House
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