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Giuliani remains in hospital for pneumonia but out of intensive care
Giuliani suffered a bout of pneumonia and has been in the hospital since last weekend. The illness was exacerbated by his exposure to toxins and dust from the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001,
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Democrat Rep Jayapal says she's working with foreign diplomats to help Cuba bypass U.S. oil blockade
Since Maduro was removed, Rep. Pramila Jayapal said, only one Russian tanker got past the U.S. de facto embargo, which provided 10 to 14 days of fuel.
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Virginia Democratic state senator suggests FBI search of her office was politically motivated
Lucas claims the investigation is an effort to intimidate and silence supporters of redistricting.
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Congressional Budget Office estimates federal spending is up $144 billion in first half of 2025
The office also estimated that the federal budget deficit for the first nine months of the 2025 fiscal year, which began in October, is $1.3 trillion. The number is $65 billion more than it was for the first nine months of the 2024 fiscal year.
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Former CIA Director John Brennan says he has not been notified of the FBI's probe into him
News of the investigation emerged on Tuesday but details on the investigation and alleged misconduct were not immediately clear.
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Trump's DOJ, FTC going after 'everyone' facilitating medicalized gender transitions for kids
"There's a very good chance this will stop even in blue states" if DOJ simply prosecutes for fraudulent diagnostic codes, whistleblower says. "Working on it," new DOJ consumer protection chief responds.
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White House points finger at Democrats for rise in attacks on ICE
White House put out a fact sheet Wednesday afternoon highlighting rise in violence against ICE agents.
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Trump's NOAA chief nominee vows to make staffing at weather service a priority after recent floods
The promise comes after lawmakers in both chambers expressed concern about NWS staffing amid heavy flooding in Texas last week that resulted in over 110 deaths, including the deaths of dozens of children, and storms in the southwest.
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Trump opens door to Senate sanctions bill as frustrations with Moscow grow
Previously skeptical of being belligerent towards Russia, Trump has hinted he’s now considering a tough sanctions bill against Moscow.
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Justice Department subpoenas transgender clinics, doctors over transitioning minors
The announcement occurred during a Federal Trade Commission workshop on the “Dangers of ‘Gender Affirming-Care’ For Minors” in Washington, D.C.
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Russiagate Secrets Unlocked: Spy court approves FBI effort to share new evidence with Congress
FISA Court quietly rules DOJ and FBI can review FISA warrant intel to support Kash Patel effort to hand over more Crossfire Hurricane documents to House and Senate.
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George Santos issues statement before heading to prison: 'I'm not suicidal'
His announcement comes as the federal government faces scrutiny for its handling of the Epstein case, with many doubting the official narrative that he killed himself while in custody.
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Supreme Court declines to revive Florida immigration law
The law would have allowed the state to prosecute unauthorized illegal migrants who enter the state.