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Pentagon rejects report clearing Strait of Hormuz would take 6 months
His comments come the same day that President Donald Trump announced that he had ordered a "tripling" of mine sweeping operations in the waterway.
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House Republicans scrambling to put together FISA extension bill before deadline
The deadline for a formal proposal to be considered in the House Rules Committee on Monday and a floor vote later this week is noon on Thursday.
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Trump demands Schumer apologize for remarks on ICE, Border Patrol
Schumer made the remarks on the Senate floor while opposing a Republican-led funding plan.
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House passes censure measure against Democrat García for purported ploy to handpick successor
The congressman endorsed his chief of staff, saying she “knows the issues, knows the players in Washington, and has the talent and heart to deliver real results for working families”
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Trump confirms US plans to sell fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Tuesday meeting
The upcoming visit comes after Trump visited Saudi Arabia in May on his first official trip since returning to the Oval Office earlier this year.
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Illinois mayor declares 'civil emergency' over 'credible bomb threat' amid anti-ICE protests
"I will not allow threats of violence or intimidation to disrupt the essential functions of our government," Mayor Katrina Thompson said. "I will not allow our staff or residents to be placed in harm’s way."
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CBP arrests over 130 illegal migrants in NC over weekend in 'Operation Charlotte's Web'
The department said the arrests were of illegal migrants who have all at least broken immigration laws. But some of the migrants also had criminal records that included gang membership, aggravated assault, shoplifting and other crimes.
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Judge orders Justice Department to give grand jury materials to Comey's defense team
"The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding," Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick wrote in his order.
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Trump says he would sign legislation that authorizes release of Epstein files
Trump told reporters at the White House that he believes the Epstein files will actually be more damaging to Democrats than his own party because of alleged prominent Democratic connections to the late-financier.
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UN Security Council approves Trump's peace plan for Gaza
Trump announced the 20-point peace plan last month, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the release of all remaining hostages.
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Trump says he is willing to conduct strikes in Mexico to thwart drug smuggling operations
The Trump administration has largely attacked alleged drug boats from Venezuela in its fight against drug cartels. The administration has conducted over 20 strikes against the boats, which have killed over 80 alleged "narco-terrorists."
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DOJ obstruction charge on Comey relates to denying knowing about Clinton Plan on Trump and Russia
Comey's allegedly false denial that he did not remember being briefed about the Clinton Plan intelligence will still be central to the DOJ's prosecution.
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Judge casts doubt on DHS program allowing states to purge non-citizens from voter rolls
The case comes as the administration continues its efforts to crackdown on illegal immigration and election integrity in a string of measures that have met with legal challenges nationwide.