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Trump confirms tense call with Netanyahu over Lebanon fighting
Lebanon has been the site of fierce fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah. A ceasefire in the region has been a sticking point for negotiations to end the Iran war.
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House has gaveled in 43 fewer days than the Senate at this point in the 119th Congress
Republicans are hoping to pass several major pieces of legislation, and the House has 38 scheduled days ahead of the midterm elections.
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CENTCOM says US forces have defended against new, aggressive Iranian behavior
The U.S. military said Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors in the Middle East, which all failed to hit their targets of Bahrain and Kuwait.
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DHS asks judge to lift Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation block, says ready to deport him to Liberia
DHS indicated that Liberia's government remains willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia and that ICE could arrange a charter plane to send him there in about five days
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Former Bay Area resident who entered US illegally charged with $90 million in health care fraud: DOJ
“When the Administration declared a War on Fraud, it meant to target exactly this kind of conduct. Rustamov participated in a scheme to steal nearly $100 million in taxpayer funds from a program intended to help those who truly need medical care,” said United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian.
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Border wall contracts granted to company with history of scandals
Thousands of Texans have called on Congress to halt the construction in west Texas, including all Texas border sheriffs, judges, ranchers, small business owners and Republican voters who support border security.
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Plurality of voters say they're paying the cost of Trump's tariffs
About 42% of voters say American consumers primarily pay the cost of tariffs, while 38% believe the burden is shared by all parties involved in trade. Just 12% think foreign countries pay, and only 8% say American businesses absorb the costs.
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear asylum case Tuesday
The case, Noem v. Al Otro Lado, focuses on a dispute between the Trump administration and an immigration advocacy group.
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Trump says he’s sending ICE agents to airports starting on Monday
"But watch, no matter how great a job ICE does, the Lunatics leading the incompetent Dems will be highly critical of their work. THEY WILL DO A FANTASTIC JOB. The great Tom Homan is in charge!!!" Trump wrote
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to fully open Strait of Hormuz
"If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" he wrote on Truth Social.
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Bush reacts to Mueller's death: 'He proved he was ready for tough assignments'
"In 2001, only one week into the job as the 6th Director of the F.B.I., Bob transitioned the agency mission to protecting the homeland after September 11," Bush says in the statement.
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Cherry Blossoms near peak bloom in Washington, D.C.
Once at peak bloom, which is expected between March 29 and April 1, the cherry blossoms last for about one week.
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Senate GOP blocks Schumer's attempt to solely fund TSA during DHS shutdown
Although Democrats do not control the Senate floor, Schumer employed a little-used procedural maneuver to trigger a vote that would allow consideration of the bill.