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DOJ accuses Iranian-Californian tech CEO of supplying US equipment to Iranian military
The Justice Department said 63-year-old Jamshid Ghomi of Newport Coast, California, has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
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Senators square off over who decides on matters of gender dysphoria, transition medical procedures
While Democratic senators argued that the federal government shouldn't be getting involved in what they see as solely a familial matter, Republicans demanded stronger protection for children.
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McConnell warns he won't vote to confirm DNI nominee Pulte over lack of national security experience
McConnell did not specifically name Pulte in his statement but appeared to warn that the acting director might not get confirmed if Trump formally nominates him for the post. The Senate does not need to confirm an acting director.
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Pentagon’s new military education list includes school filled by Hunter Biden laptop letter signers
Pentagon removed leftwing Ivy League schools from military fellowship program, but a replacement school proposed by the Pentagon has an entire center staffed by Trump foes, many of whom participated in what could only be called a "disinformation" campaign to deny the legitimacy of Hunter Biden's infamous laptop.
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Bill to deport welfare fraudsters passes in the House, but with nearly 200 Democrats opposing it
Dems who opposed the bill said it wasn’t necessary because noncitizens convicted of fraud are already eligible for deportation. "Another week, another redundant and completely unnecessary immigration crime bill," said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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U.S. House tanks balanced budget amendment as national debt tops $39T
Failed vote comes as federal spending pushed the national debt over $39 trillion, roughly $3 trillion higher than it was 12 months ago.
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Media, lawmakers downplay threat from the Iran regime, but evidence shows the true scope of danger
Tehran’s actions include organizing assassination plots against an American president, steadfastly refusing to cease its nuclear program, and seeking deadly anti-ship missiles from China to directly threaten U.S. naval vessels.
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MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has lifted a shelter-in-place order from earlier in the day
CENTCOM has been leading the U.S. military campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, from MacDill, since the U.S. and Israel began their joint offensive on Feb. 28.
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FBI and IRS agents will work together to investigate nonprofits for links to domestic terrorism
Its roots extend back to December, when AG Pam Bondi ordered federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to investigate and, when appropriate, prosecute “extremist” individuals and groups, including those that are part of the antifa movement.
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Treasury Department eases oil sanctions on Venezuela to boost world oil supply amid Iran war
The Treasury's license provides targeted relief from sanctions, but does not completely lift the penalties
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Vance gets his chance, leading Task Force to Eliminate Fraud
The new role may help combat fraud in federal benefits programs, as well as bolster Vance’s platform and visibility with the Trump base.
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Gabbard on Iran ICBMs: 'Before 2035'
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) are long-range missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads, though they do not exclusively do so and can deliver conventional payloads.
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Dr Oz says Florida is next target in Medicaid fraud crackdown
"Florida has been a hotspot for health care fraud for years," CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said