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Ceiling collapses inside Kennedy Center amid strong storm
Kennedy Center spokeswoman Roma Daravi called the incident another example of the need for the major renovations, which are supported by President Donald Trump and the center’s board.
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U.S. sanctions Turkish bank over alleged Iran financial network
The Treasury Department described the bank as a “critical financial lifeline” for Iran and said the action is part of the administration's broader “Operation Economic Outcast.”
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D.C. court ruling prevents Trump admin from using system to verify U.S. citizenship of voters
The system would allow states to bulk search Department of Homeland Security and Social Security data, according to court documents.
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US signs new Safe Third Country Agreement with Paraguay
Rubio claimed the new agreement will help cut back on abuses of the U.S. asylum system, and allows other countries to help shoulder the burden of caring for a massive influx of migrants.
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Former FBI agent slams ex-director Comey for role in Russiagate, says it wasn't surprising
"Comey kind of isolated himself on several issues that were just, again, a disappointing but not surprising course of action," Piehota said.
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Trump-appointed federal judge rules Education Department's attempts to ban DEI programs are unlawful
The ruling comes after the American Federation of Teachers, Democracy Forward and others sued the administration over the memos. The judge said she was not ruling based on the substance of the administration's positions but the process.
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ICE field office in NYC evacuated after suspicious white powder found in envelopes
The white powder is currently being tested by the fire department's Hazmat team and an investigation into the powder is ongoing. No injuries have been reported.
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FBI classified leak inquiries into false Russiagate stories failed to hold anyone accountable
Under Comey and Wray, the FBI repeatedly failed — or refused — to identify the sources of classified leaks to the media outlets pushing bogus claims of Russian collusion.
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ICE unveils new vehicles in Washington DC that includes agency's name on it
The new vehicles are dark blue with “ICE” sprawled in large, yellow letters on the side of the cars, along with the phrase “Defend the Homeland” in all caps.
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You Vote: As Trump and Putin prepare to meet in Alaska, what do you think will come out of it?
President Donald Trump believes there is a one in four chance of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin failing to result in an agreement.
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Hunter Biden declines to apologize, recant comment on Epstein allegedly introducing the Trumps
The former first son claimed Epstein introduced Melania Trump to her now-husband President Donald Trump and that the connections between the Trumps and Epstein are "so wide and deep."
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California launches blue state gerrymandering campaign in response to Texas redistricting
“We can’t stand back and watch this democracy disappear, district by district, all across this country,” Newsom said during a news conference in Los Angeles. “We need to stand up. Not just California: Other states need to stand up.”
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Texas Democrats expected to end redistricting boycott on Friday
Texas' House Democratic Caucus said they would end the walkout if the Texas Legislature ends its first special session on Friday, and if California lawmakers introduce a proposal that would equalize the Texas gains.