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Not just Minnesota: Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states, FBI says
The agencies, which didn't say in which states the municipalities are located, said that some of the malicious activity has impacted water operations in those municipalities that were struck.
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Board of Peace unveils 15-point plan for Gaza deal
The conflict has persisted since late 2023, when Hamas forces stormed Israeli border towns, prompting an Israeli counter-invasion.
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Deal to avoid shutdown moving closer as GOP and Dems near agreement on issues
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Thursday that he hopes a government funding deal will come together before the Senate goes into a five-week recess next month.
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Former FBI official Chris Piehota advises Director Kash Patel prioritize combating Chinese espionage
Former assistant director says FBI should restore Sessions-era Chinese counterintelligence programs, such as the China Initiative.
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DC mayor to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from GOP congressman about losing funding
This news comes after Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a bill that would force Bowser to rename the plaza or the city would lose federal funding.
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GOP House panel calls Democrat mayors to Hill over 'sanctuary city' policies, amid Trump deportation
Trump's administration has said it will withhold funding from cities if they do not cooperate with deportations.
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Trump's big speech proves to be optics nightmare for Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson had Rep. Al Green removed from the House chamber during Trump's joint address for disrupting the speech.
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Elon Musk dons rare business suit during Trump's congressional address
Tech billionaire Elon Musk does not typically wear business suits and ties.
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Elissa Slotkin slams Trump on economy, foreign policy in Democrat response to presidential address
Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and former congresswoman, was announced as the designated speaker last week, in part because of her ability to win a Senate seat in a state that Trump won in 2024.
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Rep. Al Green booted from Trump speech over Democrat disruptions
"Remove this gentleman from the chamber," House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
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Doug Collins confirmed as designated survivor for Trump address to Congress
Collins is the 17th person in line for the presidency.
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Judge blocks Trump's order to end funding for hospitals providing youth gender-affirming care
The case stems from a group of six transgender people between the ages of 12 and 18, and their parents and advocacy groups, who claimed that their access to treatment was threatened by two of Trump's orders.