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German shipping firm not ready for ships to move through Strait of Hormuz
At President Donald Trump's direction, U.S. vessels this week began escorting ships out of the Persian Gulf.
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Justice Department files lawsuit against Denver's ban on semi-automatic rifles
The complaint describes the use of the term "assault rifle" in the Denver law's language as a "rhetorically politically charged" term used by "anti-gun publicists."
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Connecticut Democrat Gov Lamont signs bill limiting ICE operations in the state
Democrats originally wanted a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks while carrying out their duties.
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Brennan, Clapper downplay Steele Dossier's impact in Russiagate investigation in new op-ed
Brennan and Clapper on Wednesday defended their investigation in an opinion piece for the New York Times, and claimed that the assessment was focused on Russia’s actions, not whether the country colluded with someone in the U.S.
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Senate Dems urge OSC to investigate whether Trump admin violated Hatch Act in redistricting push
The Hatch Act forbids government employees from engaging in political activity while on duty or in their official capacity as a federal employee. They also cannot solicit political contributions at any time, and cannot try to sway an election.
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White House releases appropriated NIH funds after bipartisan congressional backlash
Republican senators have warned that delaying funds that were already approved for certain agencies could hurt public trust in the federal government and even American citizens.
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Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead the National Counterterrorism Center
Kent, who previously served as an Army Ranger and in the Special Forces, was confirmed in a 52-44 split. Kent also served as a foreign policy advisor to Trump in 2021.
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Trump announces 'full and complete trade deal' with South Korea
The deal is expected to be finalized when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for a meeting within the next two weeks.
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You Vote: Do you support the bills that would ban stock trading by members of Congress?
The other Republican committee members argued that the bill would unfairly punish the wealthy and disincentivize some people from serving in Congress.
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Army rescinds former Biden official's West Point job offer, orders school to review hiring practices
Easterly, who is a West Point graduate and Rhodes Scholar, was expected to serve as the next Robert F. McDermott Distinguished Chair in the school’s Department of Social Sciences.
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Fetterman slams MTG's characterization of humanitarian situation in Gaza: 'Not a genocide'
Greene made waves earlier this week after she called the humanitarian crisis a “genocide” in a social media post. She also recently upped her attacks on Israel for its role in the crisis, claiming on Sunday that the situation in Gaza is "horrific."
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Treasury Department sanctions Brazilian Supreme Court judge overseeing Bolsonaro case
The department accused the judge of being responsible for human rights violations and political prosecutions by authorizing arbitrary pre-trial detentions and suppressing freedom of expression.
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Watch Live: Trump delivers remarks on 'Making Health Technology Great Again'
The remarks are related to the administration's commitment to build a "smarter, more secure, and more personalized healthcare experience" for Americans.