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Senate Democrats block extension of surveillance powers to protest Trump’s temporary DNI pick
Six Republicans joined Democrats in stopping a vote to extend enhanced surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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Senate passes Trump’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package, doesn’t ban weaponization fund
Package funds all border enforcement operations, including border patrol and ICE agents, for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
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More than a dozen House Republicans defy Trump, help Democrats pass Ukraine aid package
The package was passed in a 226-95 split, which saw 18 House Republicans and Independent California Rep. Kevin Kiley vote with Democrats on the measure. Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was the sole Democrat to oppose it.
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VP Vance announces US halting some Medicaid payments to Minnesota amid fraud scandal
The move comes after President Donald Trump tapped Vance to lead his administration's nationwide response to public welfare fraud, highlighting recent high-profile revelations of large-scale public fraud in Minneapolis.
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Iran waged decades-long revolutionary terror war against U.S. in Middle East — and here at home
Iran killed hundreds of Americans across the Middle East, with its Hezbollah proxy being the most effective terrorist group against the U.S. prior to Al-Qaeda's terror attacks on 9/11.
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Deep-blue state stops forcing foster parents to affirm trans identity as Trump honors teen victim
Vermont settles two lawsuits before appeals court can strike down policy conditioning foster placements, renewals on affirming gender ideology. "We must ban" removals and transitions against parents' will "immediately," Trump says.
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Supreme Court turns away ICE contractor's appeal over immunity, for now
The case will now go forward to be litigated further in lower courts. Further litigation of the case could end will a large liability for the prison group.
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Vice President Vance says he will be working with Treasury, Justice departments in 'war on fraud'
Trump said he is appointing Vance to lead his administration's nationwide response to public welfare fraud, highlighting recent high-profile revelations of large-scale public fraud linked to the Somali expat community in Minneapolis.
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Cuba says four people killed, six injured after Florida speedboat opens fire in Cuban waters
When five members of the Border Guard Troops approached the Florida boat for identification, people on the boat allegedly began shooting at the Cubans and injured its commanding officer.
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Trump administration sanctions Iran over petroleum sales, ballistic missile production
The sanctions are part of the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign against Iran as the Middle Eastern country attempts to build nuclear weapons.
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Banks introduces Dalilah Law to bar states from granting a commercial license to illegal alien
"Americans are paying the price because illegal drivers are being handed commercial driver’s licenses like candy and put behind the wheel of 80,000-pound trucks," Sen. Jim Banks said
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FBI searches Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters, superintendent's home
Law enforcement is executing a “judicially approved” search warrant at the locations, the Justice Department said
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Trump draws clear midterm battle lines: Patriots vs. 'Hate-triots’
With midterms only about eight months away, Americans are already looking for policy adjustments from both parties to determine who gets the majority in Congress next year. Democrats appear to be flailing for any lifeline.