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At UN, Venezuela says US has committed 'greatest extortion'

Venezuela’s ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday accused the United States of committing the “greatest extortion known in our history” at...

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Judge rejects Trump administration challenge to New York’s 'Green Light Law'

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration’s bid to block New York’s so-called Green Light Law, which allows the state to issue...

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Honduras declares Asfura, backed by Trump, as presidential winner

Honduras on Wednesday declared President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura the winner of the presidential election, ending a weeks-long vote count...

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Trump lauds strong GDP but pans market's reaction to it

Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story ...

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US adults are increasingly pessimistic about economy: Survey

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index dipped to a negative 33 rating in December, the lowest level recorded in President Trump’s second term, according...

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Trump knocks release of photos in Epstein files dump: 'I think it’s a terrible thing'

President Trump said it’s a “terrible thing” that photos of former President Clinton and other high-profile people were published when the...

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Where Trump’s ratings on economy stand at end of year

Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — Recent polls have provided some of Trump’s worst figures on his handling of the economy. {beacon}...

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No. 2 House Democrat: 'All options' being considered in Epstein files fight

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) said Monday that Democrats are considering “all options” to compel the Justice Department to release...

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Newsom, Vance lead wide-open 2028 field: Poll

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Vice President Vance top their respective parties’ lists of potential 2028 presidential contenders, according...

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Chris Christie rips Trump for 'awful week,' warns of 'big problem' for GOP

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said President Trump had an “awful” last week and warned that the Republican Party will soon have a...

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DHS triples 'exit bonus' for migrants who self-deport before new year

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering migrants living in the U.S. illegally a $3,000 stipend to voluntarily self-deport by the end of...

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Rand Paul signals he would not back Vance for president in 2028

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) suggested on Sunday he would not back Vice President Vance as a hypothetical candidate for president in 2028. In an interview...

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Lankford: Americans will decide whether to blame GOP for lapsed ObamaCare subsidies

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said he would leave it to the American people to decide whether they blame Republicans for the lapse in enhanced...

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Rand Paul says partial release of Epstein files ‘big mistake’ for Trump administration 

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said on Sunday he thinks it’s a “big mistake” for the Trump administration to release heavily redacted files on convicted...

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White House threatens to withhold Smithsonian funds amid review

The White House threatened to withhold federal funding to the Smithsonian if the prestigious museum system does not submit additional documentation...

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Raskin on Democrats' response to Epstein files redactions: 'Everything is on the table' 

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said on Sunday that Democrats are considering various avenues of recourse after the Trump administration released a trove of...

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Jeffries calls for 'full and complete investigation' into redacted Epstein documents

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday called for an investigation into the heavily redacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein...

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US, Russia peace talks ‘are proceeding constructively:’ Kremlin envoy

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev told reporters that this weekend’s ongoing peace talks in Florida are constructive, amid the Trump administration’s...

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Ohio Dem on Kennedy Center board call says she was muted: Renaming 'was not unanimous'

Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board of trustees, disputed the White House’s claim that the vote was...

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US sanctions Iran-linked vessels

The Treasury Department on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting 29 vessels that the U.S. says are part of Iran’s “shadow fleet,” used to...

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What to know about Trump's $1,776 'warrior dividend' to service members

President Trump announced Wednesday night that military service members will receive checks for $1,776, a nod to the nation’s founding year. The...

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Epstein files' release: What's required, what could be held back

The Justice Department has until Friday to release its files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein Files...

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Rubio slams Vanity Fair over Wiles profile, says photos 'deliberately manipulated'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed Vanity Fair for publishing a bombshell profile on White House chief of staff Susie Wiles in which she appeared...

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Trump-supporting actor James Woods: 'I think Rob Reiner is a great patriot'

James Woods, an outspoken supporter of President Trump’s, mourned the loss of his close friend, Rob Reiner, calling the acclaimed director a...

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Trump comments about Rob Reiner 'indefensible': Former adviser

David Urban, who served as a senior adviser on President Trump’s 2016 campaign, called Trump's remarks on the death of acclaimed actor-director Rob...

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Erika Kirk: Meeting with Candace Owens 'very productive'

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and right-wing podcaster Candace Owens emerged from their lengthy meeting on Monday...

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Senate Republican on Trump's Reiner post: I think he 'should have said nothing'

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Monday that President Trump should not have weighed in on the deaths of acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner and his...

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Greene criticizes Trump over Rob Reiner Trump derangement post

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) rebuked President Trump on Monday for suggesting acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner was killed this weekend...

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Erika Kirk to meet privately with conservative podcaster Candace Owens

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said she plans to meet with right-wing podcast host Candace Owens on Monday. “Candace Owens...

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Fewer MAGA Republicans 'strongly’ support Trump: Poll

Fewer self-identifying MAGA Republicans said in a new poll that they “strongly” approve of the job President Trump is doing in office, even as his...

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Top Democrats 'heartbroken' by deaths of Reiner, wife

Leading Democrats mourned the loss of acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, a longtime advocate for liberal causes, who was found dead alongside...

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Australian Jewish leader says mass shooting 'logical conclusion to what’s been simmering'

Alex Ryvchin, the co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, called the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on...

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Hassett, on shortlist for Fed chair, says Trump's voice 'would have no weight' in decisions

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who’s on the shortlist to chair the Federal Reserve, said President Trump would not...

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Sen. Murphy: Trump on 'dizzying campaign to increase violence' in US

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a leading gun reform advocate, on Sunday accused President Trump of engaging in a campaign to increase violence in the...

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Cassidy: ‘There is a deal that could be made’ on ACA subsidies by end of year

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday expressed cautious optimism about a bipartisan compromise on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA)...

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Connecticut senator says Providence community ‘won’t recover’ after Brown shooting

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said the community of Providence, R.I., will never recover after the shooting at Brown University on Saturday. Murphy —...

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Zelensky says he discussed Ukraine peace deal with Rubio, Hegseth

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “constructive” conversation Thursday with a U.S. team that included Secretary of State Marco...

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Former NATO commander: Venezuela oil tanker seizure 'legal' and 'flawless'

Retired Adm. James Stavridis, former NATO allied supreme commander, touted the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as a...

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Raskin says Maryland should redistrict if Indiana does

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) fiercely defended Democrats’ push to redraw congressional maps in Maryland — saying he expects the issue to take on new...

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House Democrat files articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) said Wednesday she filed articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,...

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55 percent in new poll blame Trump administration for high grocery prices

A majority of Americans who said grocery prices are hard to afford blamed the Trump administration for putting them in that situation, according to a...

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Newsom says he’s ‘softened’ on idea of third Trump term, warns of GOP 'rigging' 2028

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he’s less concerned about President Trump potentially running for a third term in office, pointing to the...

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ICE tracking app maker sues over Trump administration pressure

The creator of ICEBlock — an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — sued the Trump...

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Greene: 'I feel very sorry' for Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R- Ga.) on Tuesday said she feels “very sorry” for President Trump after he called her “very dumb” and denied...

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DeSantis designates Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday designated the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist...

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Trump approval rating ticks up to 41 percent: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating increased to 41 percent in a new survey, buoyed by rising Republican support for his handling of the economy. The...

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Dimon: 'Inflation is there and maybe not going down'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said inflation may persist through the coming year, but that the stock market could remain at near-historic highs as...

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Mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew pushes back on 'disgusting' narrative

Bruna Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, is pushing back on the “disgusting” narrative from the...

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Ocasio-Cortez early 2028 Democratic favorite among young voters: Poll

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) leads among young Democratic voters in a hypothetical 2028 presidential primary, according to a new survey. The...

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GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick: Doing nothing on health care 'not an option'

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), the author of a bipartisan health care plan and a moderate Republican whose district voted for former Vice President...

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