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Nations paying $1 billion will get permanent seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace,' report says
The Board of Peace is described as “an international organization that seeks to promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.”
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DOJ asks federal judge to reject appointment of special master in Epstein files case
DOJ argues that Massie and Khanna lack legal standing to seek the appointment of a special master or independent monitor in the ongoing effort to fulfill statutory disclosure requirements.
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U.S. national debt climbing to a record $39 trillion
The total U.S. national debt is growing by about $71,800 per second, according to the U.S. Joint Economic Committee Republicans.
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Economic doom and gloom a year ago turns to optimism over a possible Trump boom
Surge in business equipment production signals increasing capital investment, which could be the precursor to higher productivity, wages, and long-term U.S. economic growth.
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Illinois man sentenced for fraud scheme to obtain $3.6M in COVID-19 loans: DOJ
Farooq Khan personally obtained about $1.2 million in fraudulent loans from programs meant to provide economic relief for families and small business during the pandemic.
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Johnson to end House session early to avoid vote to release Epstein files
“We’re done being lectured on transparency,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said
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Speaker Johnson has 'no concern' about questioning Obama over Russia election interference hoax
"If it's uncomfortable for him, he shouldn't have been involved in overseeing this, which is what it appears to us has happened," House Speaker Mike Johnson said
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House Oversight panel to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell for deposition
“The Committee will seek to subpoena Ms. Maxwell as expeditiously as possible," a committee spokesperson said
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Trump pulls US out of UNESCO again, after Biden rejoined
"Like many UN organizations, UNESCO strayed from its founding mission," State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said
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Deputy AG says he will meet with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell 'in the coming days'
"This Department of Justice does not shy away from uncomfortable truths, nor from the responsibility to pursue justice wherever the facts may lead," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said
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DC mayor downplays Trump's 'Redskins' demand, says 'focused' on closing $3.7B stadium deal
"Let me be clear, we're on the 1-yard line and it's time to get over the line," Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said
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Trump was 'caught off guard' by Israel's strikes in Syria, on Gaza Catholic church: White House
“In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said
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Bipartisan effort to force Epstein vote throttles House again, members set to leave Wednesday
"There was nothing else that was time-sensitive this week that we needed to handle by way of a rule so the work of the House will continue all week," House Speaker Mike Johnson said