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White House releases menu for State Dinner with British royals
The White House said Melania Trump planned the state dinner, which will consist of three courses, dessert and wine.
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Senate Republicans block attempt to force vote on Cuba war powers resolution
Republicans blocked the vote in a 51-47 split, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky voting with Democrats and Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman voting with Republicans.
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Agriculture Secretary claims review found thousands of people on food stamps drive luxury vehicles
Rollins did not identify the state but said a scrutiny of the federal food stamp program uncovered that thousands of people who are getting the benefits in that one state are also rolling to stores in Bentleys and Teslas.
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Senators push shutdown vote until next week, depart Washington for holiday
The next vote on ending debate on the shutdown will take place on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern. The Senate will skip votes on Monday because of the federal holiday, Columbus Day.
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Trump thanks FBI agents who blew the whistle on bias witnessed under Wray's leadership over J6
Trump on Thursday reassured agents who came forward that they were now working for a team that would eliminate political bias in the agency and the Department of Justice.
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Comey friend Dan Richman was made aware of ethics rules against sharing government info
Internal emails from the bureau shed new light on Comey friend Daniel Richman's time at the bureau, with details that could be relevant at the former FBI chief's trial.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago area
U.S. District Judge April Perry, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, partially granted the request but said the order will expire on Oct. 23.
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IRS makes inflation adjustments for 2026, giving Americans bigger deductions after historic law
The One Big Beautiful Bill raised the standard tax deduction for married couples from $30,000 to $31,500 for tax year 2025, and for single taxpayers from $15,000 to $15,750. For tax year 2026, the standard deduction will increase to $32,200 for married couples, $16,100 for individuals and $24,150 for heads of household.
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US to send roughly 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza peace deal
The troops will report to United States Central Command, which will establish a “civil-military coordination center” in Israel.
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You Vote: With the Senate again failing to end government shutdown, which side will blink first?
The Senate on Thursday failed to pass a House GOP government funding measure on the seventh vote, as the government shutdown hit its ninth day.
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Trump reassures Americans about his health ahead of Walter Reed visit: 'I think I'm in great shape'
"I think I'm in great shape, but I'll let you know," Trump told reporters. "I've had no difficulty thus far. Is there wood around here? Knock on wood. No difficulty. Physically, I feel very good. Mentally, I feel very good."
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FBI says China 'targeting' Mississippi River system
Lawmakers and federal agencies have increasingly described China’s strategy as one in which the government tightly controls major trade and investment channels.
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State Department fires diplomat who was in a secret relationship with woman linked to CCP
The officer's confession was captured by Investigative journalist James O’Keefe, who filmed it on a hidden camera. The officer, identified as Daniel Choi, admitted to being in a relationship with the daughter of a senior CCP official.