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Machado says she 'presented' Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize
Machado has courted the Trump administration in recent months, seeking support for a transition of power in Venezuela.
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Nick Reiner was placed in year-long mental health conservatorship in 2020: Report
Nick Reiner was charged with the murders of both his parents last month, who were stabbed to death in their Brentwood-area residence. He also faces the allegation that he personally used a dangerous weapon to carry out the murders.
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House Sharia Free America Caucus adds two dozen members in less than one month
The new lawmakers include House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Florida GOP Reps. Byron Donalds, Randy Fine and Cory Mills, and Arizona GOP Rep. Andy Biggs. The new members hail from a total of 17 states.
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Former Capitol Police chief blasts Pelosi for comparing Trump's activation of National Guard to J6
The post comes after HBO released videos last year of Pelosi admitting her office needed to take "some responsibility" for the National Guard not being deployed ahead of the riot.
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House lawmakers request over $1 billion in federal funding for local projects in 2026
The report comes as both chambers of Congress are on their annual August recess, where lawmakers return to their home districts to meet with constituents. Both chambers are expected to debate federal funding for 2026 when they return next month.
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Exclusive: Democrat whistleblower told FBI that Schiff okayed leaking classified intel to hurt Trump
FBI Director Kash Patel releases bombshell documents to Congress showing how agents traced classified leaks to sources but DOJ didn't act.
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National Guard expected to start arriving in Washington, DC this week: Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to oversee the deployment and said 100-200 guard members will be active in the city at any point in time. It is not clear how long the troops will be stationed in Washington.
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Three dead, including a child, during Target shooting in Texas: Police
The suspect has been described as a 32-year-old white man. No motive has been released, but the alleged shooter had a history of mental illness.
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Watch Live: Pennsylvania county officials address recent explosion at steel plant
The plant, one of four major U.S. Steel plants in Pennsylvania that employ several thousand workers, is considered the largest coking operation in North America.
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DC officials respond to Trump's takeover of city police department: 'Manufactured intrusion'
Trump announced Monday morning that he would crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. by invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
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Trump extends pause on Chinese tariffs for another 90 days
The order was signed just hours before the current pause was expected to expire. The new order extends the pause until Nov. 9.
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Rachel Morin killer sentenced to life in prison without parole
Hernandez was given the maximum sentence for each count, including life without parole for first-degree murder, life for first-degree rape, and 40 years for a sex offense and kidnapping.
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State Department adds South Asian group to terror list
Balochistan is a region in southeastern Iran and southern Pakistan and home to the Baluchi people.