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U.S. envoy to EU says Trump never wanted to invade Greenland
Trump, in both of his terms, made public remarks about acquiring the island from Denmark, citing its natural resources and potential security benefits.
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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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New Hampshire Gov Ayotte says DHS halted plans to build ICE facility in state
"I'm pleased to announce that the Department of Homeland Security will not move forward with the proposed ICE facility in Merrimack," Gov. Kelly Ayotte said
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DEA doc in Epstein files includes probe into suspicious money transfers with illegal drugs links
"DEA reporting indicates the above individuals are involved in illegitimate wire transfers which are tied to illicit drug and/or prostitution activities occurring in the U.S. Virgin Islands and New York City," the file reads
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State of Union: A president with big ideas confronts an opposition addicted to pandering protests
Trump enjoyed a joint session audience dominated by Republicans, as many Democrats boycotted and declined to attend.
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GOP House members call on Texas Rep Tony Gonzales to resign over alleged affair with former staffer
Gonzales reportedly asked a female staffer in an email to send him "sexy pics."
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FedEx sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of IEEPA tariff payments
"Supporting our customers as they navigate regulatory changes remains our priority," a FedEx spokesperson said
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White House slams CNN for not covering 'Angel families' event: 'Total disgrace'
The outlet said it was focusing its coverage on the blizzard in the northeast but did cover the White House event as an entry on their liveblog.
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Rubio to meet Caribbean leaders this week in Saint Kitts and Nevis
The meeting is expected to begin Wednesday in St. Kitts and Nevis and conclude Friday, though it is not clear if the secretary will be there for the full meeting.
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Pentagon changes tune on ROTOR Act as House takes up legislation
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the current legislation does not include certain provisions the War Department shared with the Senate, but that the department still supports “the intent and objectives of the legislation.”
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Johnson says he is working with House leaders to sort out seating for US Olympic men's hockey team
The scramble comes after President Donald Trump invited the team to his speech after they won gold against Canada in Italy on Sunday. The president also invited the Women's Hockey team, but they declined over other obligations.
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Pirro's office drops case against six Democratic lawmakers over 'seditious' video: Report
The decision comes after the Justice Department suffered a setback earlier this month by failing to secure a federal grand jury indictment against the video's participants.