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USCIS holding pending asylum apps, reviewing benefits from ‘high risk countries’

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday it is placing a hold on all pending asylum applications and will pause all...

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Rand Paul: Hegseth is either 'lying to us' about boat strike or 'he's incompetent'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday sharply criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for defending a second military strike on survivors of an...

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Trump lashes out against Ilhan Omar, says he doesn’t want Somalis in the country

President Trump lashed out at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during his Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, calling the congresswoman “garbage” and saying he...

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Man arrested in Molotov cocktail attack on ICE building in Los Angeles

A 54-year-old man was arrested on Monday after he threw Molotov cocktails at officers guarding a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office...

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90 ex-House members call for stock trading ban

Ninety former House members signed a letter calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to pass...

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Kiss's Gene Simmons to testify on American Music Fairness Act

Gene Simmons, the lead singer of KISS, will testify before a Senate panel next week on legislation to require radio corporations to pay performers for...

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National Guardsman shot in DC shows 'positive' signs, says West Virginia governor

A National Guardsman who was shot in Washington, D.C. last week is showing “positive” signs, even as he remains in “serious condition,” West...

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Hegseth jokes about boat strikes as Congress ramps up scrutiny

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday evening made light of the mounting scrutiny he faces over a report that he gave an order to “kill...

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More Americans say Trump has helped raise prices rather than lower them: Survey

Americans are more likely to say President Trump has raised prices than lower them since returning to office this year, according to a new survey. In...

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Karl Rove on midterms: Republicans need health care agenda or they’ll be 'in deep trouble'

GOP strategist Karl Rove said Republicans need to have a health care agenda ahead of the midterm elections or they’ll be in “deep trouble” with...

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Kaine plans to move war powers resolution 'immediately' should there be any military action in Venezuela

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Sunday he plans to refile a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any military action taken in...

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Hassett touts market response to report that he’s the front-runner to replace Powell at the Fed

National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday touted the market response to a Bloomberg report last week suggesting Hassett is...

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Bacon says he doesn’t see 'moral clarity' from White House on Russia-Ukraine war

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said on Sunday he thinks the White House lacks “moral clarity” on the issue of Ukraine and called on the administration to...

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Bacon on report of Caribbean boat strike targeting survivors: 'Let’s get the facts first'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Sunday said he has concerns about a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” on an...

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Van Hollen says 'no evidence' of vetting system failures in Afghan shooting suspect's case

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said on Sunday there’s no evidence that the Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members in...

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Van Hollen on Caribbean boat strike: 'Very possible there was a war crime committed'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said he thinks it’s “very possible” that a reported follow-up strike on two survivors of an initial U.S. attack in...

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House Republican: Second US strike on alleged Caribbean drug boat 'would be an illegal act'

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday said if the U.S. military ordered a second strike targeting survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug boat...

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Japan's leader says she spoke with Trump amid China dispute

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke to President Trump on Tuesday amid an ongoing dispute between her country and China. In remarks...

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Swalwell on leader of Democratic Party: 'It's the Avengers right now'

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) counted himself among the Democratic officials “who are stepping up” as the party is currently devoid of a clear...

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Gallego drops multiple f-bombs in response to Pentagon's Mark Kelly probe

Sen. Ruben Gallego on Monday launched an expletive-ridden response to news that the Pentagon is investigating fellow Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark...

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Trump on Ukraine peace talks: 'Something good just may be happening'

President Trump suggested on Monday that progress could be imminent in his stalled effort to end Russia's war in Ukraine. “Is it really possible...

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Zelensky after Trump 'zero gratitude' post: 'I am grateful' for help ending war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky underscored his appreciation to the country’s allies for their help in working toward a resolution to end the...

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Kinzinger: Peace plan 'complete capitulation of Ukraine'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) slammed the 28-point peace proposal for Russia and Ukraine that the U.S. presented last week as a “complete...

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Slotkin: 'Security situation' has changed since Trump sedition accusations

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said on Sunday that her security has ramped up since President Trump accused her and fellow Democratic lawmakers of...

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Warner warns Russia-Ukraine peace plan would be 'complete capitulation' for Kyiv

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, called President Trump’s 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine “awful”...

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McCaul: 'I would not advise Ukraine to sign' Trump peace deal without 'ironclad' security agreement

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chair emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Ukraine should not sign President Trump’s 28-point peace...

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Bessent says inflation rise 'has nothing to do with tariffs'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have “nothing to do” with the rise in inflation. In an...

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Trump says Jack Nicklaus will lead golf course overhaul at Joint Base Andrews

President Trump said Jack Nicklaus, the retired professional golfer, will oversee an overhaul of the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews. Trump told...

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Trump doubles down on Democrats’ sedition accusation over veterans’ video

President Trump doubled down on his claim that a group of Democratic lawmakers with backgrounds in military or intelligence service have committed...

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JFK granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, revealed on Saturday that she has been diagnosed with a rare...

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Mamdani stands by 'fascist' claim despite 'productive' Trump meeting

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) stood by his past criticisms of President Trump, even as he praised the president for their...

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FDA: Baby formula tied to infant botulism cases still on store shelves

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned Thursday that recalled baby formula products linked to cases of infant botulism are still available for...

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5 notable moments from Dick Cheney’s funeral

Former presidents, vice presidents and other elected officials gathered on Thursday to mourn former Vice President Dick Cheney at Washington...

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CDC: Claims about vaccines not causing autism not 'evidence-based’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Autism and Vaccine” webpage on Wednesday to reflect Health and Human Services...

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Vindman demands release of Trump-Mohammed bin Salman call after Khashoggi murder: 'You will be shocked'

Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.), who served on the National Security Council (NSC) in the first Trump administration, called on President Trump to release...

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Who is Cory Mills, Republican target of censure push?

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) has once again become the target of a censure effort in Congress. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Wednesday she plans to...

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Border czar: ICE operations planned for New York City

White House border czar Tom Homan said on Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations will ramp up shortly in New York City. In...

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Moskowitz reads from Noem's book in hearing on animal cruelty bill 

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Tuesday read aloud a passage of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s memoir in which she describes shooting...

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Majority of voters believe Trump was aware of Epstein's abuse: Poll

Most Americans believe President Trump was aware of the sexual abuse committed by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new...

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Ty Cobb: Trump reversal on Epstein documents shows president at 'narcissistic worst'

Ty Cobb, former White House lawyer in President Trump’s first term, said on Monday that Trump’s reversal on the congressional vote to release the...

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Raskin says Democrats have 'huge' tent with room for Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the Democratic Party should welcome Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) — a longtime MAGA supporter who’s grown...

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Trump defends Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes

President Trump defended media host Tucker Carlson’s interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, saying Sunday that the public should hear...

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Massie warns DOJ's new Epstein probes may block document releases

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) raised concerns on Sunday that the Trump Justice Department’s new probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s past ties with Democrats...

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Chris Matthews: Democrats' 'snobbery' drove away working-class voters

Longtime cable news host Chris Matthews said Democrats’ “snobbery” had compelled working-class voters to support President Trump and...

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Almost 1,000 flights canceled morning after government shutdown ends

Nearly 1,000 flights were canceled Thursday, as the country reels from the lingering effects of the record-long government shutdown. Flight...

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Federal workers expected to start receiving paychecks on Saturday

The first wave of federal workers will start receiving paychecks on Saturday as the government begins to reopen after a record-long shutdown. A senior...

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Government set to reopen after historic shutdown: What to know

The House on Wednesday passed a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump's desk and setting up the end of the longest shutdown in...

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Trump's 50-year-mortgage proposal highlights problems in housing market

The controversy over President Trump’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage is highlighting deep affordability concerns in the housing market. The...

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Greene pushes back on Trump: 'I haven't lost my way'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended herself on Tuesday after President Trump said the Georgia Republican has “lost her way” as her public...

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Omar pushes back on Trump criticism: 'Unlike you, I can read'

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) shot back at President Trump after he mocked her for quoting the Constitution and becoming involved in the nation’s...

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