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Senate Democrats warn McMahon against disbanding Education Department
The letter comes after McMahon unveiled a plan last month that attempts to return education to individual states while also dividing federal responsibilities between the departments of State, Labor, Interior and Health and Human Services.
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US destroys alleged drug trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific, kills four 'narco-terrorists'
Southern Command said the strike on Thursday occurred in international waters, and the ship was operated by a "Designated Terrorist Organization," though it did not specify which terrorist group.
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House Homeland Republicans warn of increased threats to law enforcement over dangerous rhetoric
House Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino highlighted the impact of anti-law enforcement sentiment on operational effectiveness and promised to provide law enforcement officers with the resources and support they need.
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Homeland Security calls for New York AG Letitia James to turn over 7K illegal migrants
The DHS said that the migrants are being protected by New York's sanctuary laws, which limit local law enforcement cooperation with immigration agents.
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President Donald Trump signs two congressional bills into law
The “Medal of Honor Act,” requires the Department of Veteran Affairs to raise the yearly benefits for recipients from $16,887, to a total of $67,500. There are currently 63 Medal of Honor recipients still living.
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Democrat Sen Booker marries Alexis Lewis in Newark, DC wedding ceremonies
"We said 'I do' in two places that shaped us," Sen. Cory Booker and his wife said
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Trump urges Israeli dialogue with Syria, praises Al-Sharaa
Trump, for his part, insisted that Israel would benefit from expanding ties with Syria and appeared to warn Jerusalem against interfering in the country's recovery.
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Witkoff to meet with Putin this week
Whether Witkoff will be able to strike a new agreement remains to be seen, though Ukrainian President Volodymy Zelensky has repeatedly ruled out key concessions, such as ceding territory.
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Mangione to return to New York court for pretrial hearing in shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The hearing starting on Monday could last at least a week
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Appeals court rules Trump-nominated Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey federal prosecutor
A panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges in Philadelphia agreed with a lower court ruling after hearing oral arguments in October
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Trump extends White House invitation to parents of the two National Guard members who were ambushed
“I said, ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a tough thing, come to the White House,” President Trump said
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Border Patrol to begin immigration enforcement operation 'Swamp Sweep' in New Orleans on Monday
In an operation called “Swamp Sweep,” about 250 Border Patrol agents are aiming to arrest 5,000 people
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Van Hollen says 'no evidence' vetting system failed in case of Afghan shooting suspect
Van Hollen called blocking or punishing an entire group “collective punishment” after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.