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Ex-New York official accused of working for China said Hochul 'much more obedient' than Cuomo
“The deputy governor listens to me more than the governor does,” Linda Sun wrote
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Senate Democrats stall latest bulk of Trump nominations over inclusion of senior-level post
Democrats blocked the confirmation of over 80 nominees Thursday because Sara Bailey’s nomination to be the director of national drug control policy requires individual consideration under the nuclear option, since her post is senior level.
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Senate Democrats warn McMahon against disbanding Education Department
The letter comes after McMahon unveiled a plan last month that attempts to return education to individual states while also dividing federal responsibilities between the departments of State, Labor, Interior and Health and Human Services.
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Cheney funeral service ignites fresh talk of ‘uniparty’ as establishment pols mingle without Trump
Many of the attendees have viewed Trump, from the advent of his first campaign in 2015, as a political outsider, a man whose wealth and influence liberated him from the historically-required dealings and favor-trading in Washington.
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Trump gives Thursday deadline for Ukraine to accept peace deal
“But Thursday is, we think, an appropriate time,” President Trump said
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Texas authorities arrest men for violent crimes after illegally entering as minors
In San Antonio, a Homeland Security Task Force arrested 27 Tren de Agustin members at a San Pedronight club
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DOJ sues California over in-state tuition, scholarships, subsidized loans for illegal immigrants
“California is illegally discriminating against American students and families by offering exclusive tuition benefits for non-citizens,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said
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Ohio police officer acquitted of murder after shooting pregnant mother accused of shoplifting
If Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb was convicted, he could have faced up to life in prison for the 2023 shooting death of 21-year-old Ta'Kiya Young
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Halligan pushes back after judge asks if she is Trump ‘puppet’ in Comey prosecution
The DOJ insists that Comey has been charged because he broke the law, not because Trump told them to charge him.
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New York Democratic Rep Nydia Velázquez announces retirement after 34 years in office
"After much reflection, I have decided that this will be my last term in Congress," Rep. Nydia Velázquez said
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Jim Jordan says Biden admin collected his phone records for a two-year period
The toll records did not include the contents of Jordan's phone calls or messages but did include details about inbound and outbound calls, text messages, direct-connect communications and voicemail messages.
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Justice Department investigating handling of federal mortgage fraud cases on Schiff, James: report
The Schiff case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Greenbelt, Maryland.
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Texas governor directs state police to launch criminal investigations into Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR
Gov. Greg Abbott’s order was his third directive in three days targeting Islamic groups with alleged ties to terrorism.