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Doctor accused of facilitating 'birth tourism' invokes Fifth during testimony before House Oversight
Lorentz had initially refused to appear voluntarily, stating his attorney argued he could not speak with the committee due to a pending criminal probe being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida.
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Justice Department seizes domains Hamas used for recruitment, and $560,000 in cryptocurrency
The investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, also provided the names of thousands of individuals who tried to give money to Hamas.
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California lawmakers pass ban on ICE agents using shock gloves
LaShae Sharp-Collins, a Democratic assemblywoman from San Diego who introduced the bill, said she is concerned the gloves would be used by our least trained and most lawless law enforcement,” referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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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.
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China clamps down on rare earth exports ahead of trade negotiations with Trump
The industry is a key pain point for the U.S., which lags far behind China on rare earth extraction and refining. The impacts could be far-reaching on the U.S. economy and security interests.
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DOJ indicts NY AG Letitia James for alleged bank fraud
The Department of Justice indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday over allegations of fraud.
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Obama celebrates Israel-Hamas peace deal: 'An end to the conflict is in sight'
The former president did not credit Trump for the accomplishment, but said the United States should support Israel and Palestine in rebuilding Gaza.
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Watch Live: Trump meets with the president of Finland at the White House
The visit comes the day after Trump announced that Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace plan.
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Federal judge grants New York Times' request for Musk's security clearances list
“Musk’s numerous public statements regarding his own drug use and contacts with foreign leaders only enhance the public interest in disclosure,” Judge Denise Cote wrote
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Senate fails to pass House GOP government funding measure on seventh vote as shutdown hits ninth day
The vote was 54-45, and the shutdown is now in its ninth day.