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Trump blames vandalism for reflecting pool damage, defends response to algae bloom
There have been reports that the new reflecting pool coating has begun to peel as federal workers battle an algae bloom.
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‘Most wanted’ $1.2B Medicare fraudster arrested in the Philippines
Herbert Leon Kimble allegedly evaded authorities for two years after he failed to appear for sentencing in 2024.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bill would give U.S. stake in AI companies; analyst calls idea 'nutty'
Bill would also create a sovereign wealth fund estimated to be worth $7 trillion.
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Federal judge blocks DHS from arresting, detaining refugees in Minnesota
The department announced earlier this month that it was reviewing the cases of 5,600 refugees in Minnesota who had not formally received a green card as a part of its crackdown on fraud in immigrant communities.
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Rubio indicates US could preemptively attack Iran to prevent assault on American forces
The secretary said he felt the build-up in the Middle East was necessary to ensure that the 30,000 American troops stationed in the region are protected in case tensions with Iran escalate further.
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Schumer outlines Democrat demands to pass DHS funding bill
Schumer has vowed that his party will help pass the five other outstanding funding bills, which have all passed the House, but said Monday that they would not pass the DHS bill in its current form.
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Anti-ICE protest ‘terrorized’ Minnesota church, left kids scared, parents blocked: DOJ says
DOJ says Minnesota churchgoers were "intimidated, harassed, oppressed, and terrorized" by anti-ICE agitators. They also added that at least one woman was hurt in the confrontation.
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Supreme Court to consider reviewing Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll verdict next month
The high court will review the president's petition at a closed-door meeting on Feb. 20.
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Police identify substance used in Ilhan Omar attack as Apple Cider Vinegar: Report
Officials have identified the man who attacked the lawmaker as 55-year-old Anthony J. Kazmierczak, who was booked on third-degree assault charges at Hennepin County Jail.
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Virginia Democrats appeal redistricting ruling
The appeal comes after Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley Jr. blocked the map on Tuesday on procedural grounds.
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Agents involved in death of Alex Pretti placed on leave: DHS
Pretti, an ICU nurse, was the second fatality of the current deployment, following Renee Good, whom an agent shot in her vehicle during an unrelated incident.
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Trump just gave every US newborn $1K to be invested, a hard deal to reject, even for his critics
Elected officials on both sides of the aisle have historically supported a refreshed version of nearly century-old baby bonds.
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US Capitol Police report increase in threats for third consecutive year
A total of 14,938 incidents were investigated in 2025