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Hawley, Sanders push for 10 percent cap on credit card interest

Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced a bill Tuesday seeking to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent. “Credit card...

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New DNC chair: Democratic Party 'not dead'

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the party was “not dead” despite the party's loss of the White House and Senate majority in...

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association president addresses staffing shortage

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) president addressed concerns about air traffic controller staffing shortages, highlighting a...

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Mexico, Canada announce retaliatory measures following Trump tariffs

Mexico and Canada are retaliating against President Trump's Saturday tariff announcements, enacting countermeasures of their own. “Problems are not...

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Wall Street Journal slams Trump's tariff plans: 'The dumbest trade war in history'

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board published a punchy Saturday op-ed listing all the failed reasons for President Trump’s tariff plan,...

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Buttigieg mulling Senate bid after nixing play for Michigan governor

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is said to be considering a bid for the Senate following Sen. Gary Peters's (D-Mich.) decision not...

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Sunday shows preview: Deadly plane crashes rattle nation; Trump tariff threats set to become reality

This week the nation mourned the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport followed by a fatal Philadelphia flight, while leaders debated over...

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Michael Steele hits Trump for attempts to distance from FBI firings: 'Cut the crap'

Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele said President Trump should “cut the crap” when it comes to accusations about his...

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National Airport expects weeklong runway closures following crash

Officials confirmed two of three runways at Reagan Washington National Airport will remain closed over the next few days after Wednesday's deadly...

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Live updates: White House affirms tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China will take effect Saturday

The White House confirmed on Friday that tariffs against goods from Canada, Mexico and China will take effect Saturday, as President Trump has...

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Mark Robinson drops CNN lawsuit, vows not to run for office again

North Carolina’s former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) said he would terminate his lawsuit against CNN on Friday following its report released during...

31.01.2025 2

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Cornyn, member of Intel panel, will vote for Gabbard

Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), an influential member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, announced on Friday that he will vote for Tulsi Gabbard,...

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Illinois governor blocks pardoned Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he would block pardoned Capitol insurrectionists from serving in local government positions, citing a state law...

31.01.2025 3

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Co-pilot in DC crash pursued certification 'with a vigor,' father says

The father of a pilot who was onboard the American Airlines plane that crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter just outside of Reagan Washington...

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Trump threatens BRICS nations that move away from 'mighty US dollar'

President Trump vowed to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that back a new reserve currency among the BRICS countries, a group that...

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Elizabeth Warren: Meta settlement with Trump 'looks like a bribe'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) described Meta’s $25 million settlement with President Trump for deleting his accounts in the wake of the Jan. 6,...

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FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets on Thursday as a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic to treat...

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Air traffic control staffing 'not normal' during plane collision: Report

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the air traffic control staffing was “not normal” during the Wednesday night plane collision...

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Olympian Nancy Kerrigan mourns loss of skating community members after DC plane crash 

Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan gave an emotional interview describing the loss of several members of the skating community who died during the...

31.01.2025 3

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NTSB urges public not to 'speculate' on National Airport midair crash cause

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged the public not to “speculate” about the cause of the deadly midair collision near Ronald...

31.01.2025 6

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Musk nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by European Parliament member

A European Parliament member from Slovenia says he nominated tech giant Elon Musk for a Nobel Peace Prize for his free speech advocacy. “The...

30.01.2025 3

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Idaho House calls on Supreme Court to undo same-sex marriage ruling

The Idaho House passed a Republican-backed resolution on Monday urging the Supreme Court to reconsider the legality of same-sex marriage. All of...

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Honda recalling almost 300K vehicles over engine concerns

Honda recalled 295,000 vehicles, including Acura models, on Wednesday, citing engine concerns. The company said Honda and Acura vehicle owners need...

29.01.2025 5

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Florida Republican introduces bill to add Trump to Mount Rushmore

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) introduced a bill Tuesday seeking to add President Trump’s face to the Mount Rushmore monument. “His remarkable...

29.01.2025 4

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McCabe: Trump trying to return DOJ to 'pre-1970s days'

Andrew McCabe, former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), said President Trump is aiming to have the Department of Justice...

28.01.2025 4

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Alaska House urges Trump to retain Denali name

Alaska House members passed a resolution Monday urging President Trump not to rename Mount Denali to Mount Mckinley. Trump signed an executive order...

28.01.2025 5

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Newsom unveils private-sector initiative to help rebuild Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a private sector effort entitled “LA Rises” to rebuild Los Angeles communities on Tuesday after days of...

28.01.2025 3

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Visa appointments at US Embassy in Colombia canceled

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia canceled Visa appointments on Monday with people seeking entry into the United States, the latest chapter in a nasty...

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Tuberville casts doubt on Putin's willingness to negotiate Russia-Ukraine war

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to meet with President Trump to negotiate a peace deal in...

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CIA shifts theory on COVID origin: Reports

The Central Intelligence Agency said COVID-19 likely originated from a lab leak in China in a Saturday statement, pivoting from a previously neutral...

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Maher blames Democrats for Trump’s popularity: He's 'cool now'

Comedian Bill Maher said Democrats are at fault for President Trump’s "cool" status following his first full week in office. “Here’s how bad the...

26.01.2025 10

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House Democrats condemn Trump's inspectors general firings in letter

A coalition of Democratic lawmakers expressed their concerns with President Trump’s Friday decision to fire independent inspectors general.  “We...

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Sunday shows preview: Trump agenda takes form after whirlwind first few days in office

President Trump’s cabinet picks were readily ushered into the new administration after this week’s Senate confirmation hearings. Republicans...

26.01.2025 10

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Carville’s advice to fellow Dems on Trump: 'Let him punch himself out’

Democratic strategist James Carville urged party members to allow President Trump to “punch himself out” during his first few weeks in office....

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Johnson invites Trump to address Congress in March

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has invited President Trump to give his first address to Congress on March 4.  “Your administration and the...

26.01.2025 8

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Ex-wife on Oath Keepers leader's release from prison: 'It's insane'

The ex-wife of Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers group, said President Trump’s decision to commute his 18-year prison sentence...

24.01.2025 3

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Mississippi bill would pay bounty hunters to catch undocumented immigrants

A Mississippi District Attorney proposed new legislation on Wednesday to pay bounty hunters a reward for helping to deport undocumented immigrants....

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Trump: Zelensky 'shouldn't have allowed' war with Russia to happen

President Trump suggested Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky bore some responsibility for the war that began almost three years ago...

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Former Secret Service agent: Trump put Bolton, Pompeo 'at significant risk'

A former Secret Service agent said President Trump’s decision to terminate protection for former national security adviser John Bolton and former...

24.01.2025 6

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Live updates: Trump arrives in NC, says 'FEMA has really let us down'; Hegseth moves to final Senate vote

The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation vote on Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense secretary on Friday, a day after advancing his nomination...

24.01.2025 3

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Bishop who called on Trump to show mercy: 'I have had people wish me dead'

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said this week that she has had "people wish me dead" after she called on President Trump to "have mercy upon the people in...

24.01.2025 3

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Democratic governor on immigration arrests: 'I support the apprehension of criminals'

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday weighed in on the Trump administration’s efforts to detain criminals through Immigration and...

24.01.2025 4

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NJ senators 'deeply concerned' about ICE raid in Newark

Sens. Andy Kim and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) raised concerns with a reported Immigration and Custom Enforcement raid of an establishment in Newark in which...

24.01.2025 4

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Netanyahu jumps to Musk's defense over salute: 'Falsely smeared'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Elon Musk after he was accused of doing a Nazi salute at an event following Monday’s...

23.01.2025 2

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Kaine grills Vought on planned 'woke and weaponized' budget cuts

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) grilled Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget, over a budget...

22.01.2025 1

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Dimon defends Trump tariffs: 'National security trumps a little bit more inflation'

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday weighed in on President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China among other nations,...

22.01.2025 6

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Senate Democrats call for immigration, border security talks with Republicans

Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are requesting input in talks on a budget reconciliation package the GOP...

22.01.2025 6

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Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave

The Trump administration has directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employees be placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening....

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Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts

President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to "return to non-discriminatory, merit-based...

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Scalise has 'great meeting' with Kevin O'Leary at White House

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said he had a “great meeting" with Kevin O’Leary on Tuesday at the White House. “It’s a new era of...

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