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White House announces Labor Secretary Lori Chavez DeRemer is stepping down for private sector role
Cheung did not give a reason for the resignation but said Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.
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Congress releases names of over 20 lawmakers and former lawmakers investigated for sexual misconduct
The list includes over 20 lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle, such as Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell and former Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales. Both men resigned their posts last week over the sexual misconduct allegations.
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US embassy issues security warning for Americans in Baghdad
The embassy said there are several ways for Americans to leave Iraq, including through ground routes and commercial flights, though the embassy warned of possible missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace.
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Mamdani cuts video in which he informs migrants in NYC on their rights in dealing with ICE agents
"ICE is legally allowed to lie to you, but you have the right to remain silent," New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said
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DC police chief resigns after two years in role
"I am proud of the accomplishments we achieved together, and I thank the residents of this city for their trust and partnership," MPD Chief Pamela Smith said
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House releases $901 billion Defense spending authorization bill, $9B over Trump's request
“This legislation includes important House-passed provisions to ensure our military forces remain the most lethal in the world and can deter any adversary,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said
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Bessent says 'Trump accounts' will act as a 'trust fund' for eligible children
The "Trump accounts" were established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier this year. The pilot program will begin next year and allows parents, guardians and family members to invest up to $5,000 a year starting in July.
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Guilfoyle takes outsized role as ambassador to Greece, using lace and sharp elbows for US diplomacy
The former, top Trump presidential campaign fundraiser has already sparked a diplomatic clash with China, which operates Greece’s largest deep-water port.
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Judge rules DOJ can’t use some evidence linked to Comey ally as prosecutors try to revive case
Kollar-Kotelly told the Justice Department to "identify, segregate, and secure" the files from Richman's devices, which was used to indict Comey on charges of making false statements and obstructing Congress in 2020.
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Trump to host 2025 Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday night
The ceremony will honor the rock band KISS, disco icon Gloria Gaynor, country music star George Strait, renowned actor Sylvester Stallone and Broadway legend Michael Crawford.
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Texas Attorney General sues EPIC City developers over allegedly fraudulent land development scheme
Paxton accused EPIC, Community Capital Partners, and several of their leaders of misleading donors by indicating that the city would be reserved for Muslims specifically and described the development as the “epicenter of Islam in North America.”
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Trump blasts Cuellar for remaining Democrat after pardon: 'Next time, no more Mr. Nice guy'
Trump issued the pardon on Wednesday, accusing the Biden administration of politicizing the justice system to target Cuellar for being against open borders.
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Trump creates task forces to probe security risks from price fixing in American food supply chain
The two task forces will be under the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission and have the ability to bring enforcement actions, and propose new rules to stop anti-competitive behavior and restore competition.