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Justice Department files new federal charges against National Guard shooting suspect in DC
The new charges and the case transfer to a U.S. District Court means that federal officials can pursue the death penalty.
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Venezuela accuses US of committing 'greatest extortion known in our history'
The comment was made during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, which Venezuela called over the U.S.' recent seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers.
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Federal judge blocks Trump admin's new FEMA grant requirements
U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Potter said the government failed to sufficiently justify the change in FEMA's Emergency Management Performance Grant program, which supports disaster-readiness efforts, including training and staffing.
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Hegseth directs aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean to help with Venezuela
The new deployment of the U.S.S. Gerald Ford, alongside several destroyers and a submarine, comes as the Trump administration cracks down on alleged drug smuggling operations that supposedly stem from Venezuela.
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'Something has to give' watchdog warns as national debt climbs rapidly toward $39 trillion
'We’re on course to spend $1 trillion just on interest payments on the national debt this year, exceeding our spending on our national defense. Something has to give – and eventually it will, whether we are prepared for it or not,' Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says. Data show the rate of climb has reached $69k per second this year.
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Social Security retirement benefits to increase about $56 per month next year
“Social Security is a promise kept, and the annual cost-of-living adjustment is one way we are working to make sure benefits reflect today’s economic realities and continue to provide a foundation of security,” SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said
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Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud, casting ballots for late ex-husband and son in 2022
Elizabeth Ann Davis was convicted of two counts of forgery and one count of impersonating an elector for submitting mail ballots for her late ex-husband and her son
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Virginia Democrats to attempt redistricting commonwealth's congressional maps
The plan follows Republicans in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina who have redrawn congressional maps to help the GOP gain more House seats in next year's midterms.
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Grassley calls on Jack Smith to provide details on meetings with White House, DOJ, & FBI leadership
Grassley and Republican investigators zero in on Jack Smith's coordination with Biden Admin leadership.
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Hegseth says US military struck Tren de Aragua drug smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 6
"If you are a narco-terrorist smuggling drugs in our hemisphere, we will treat you like we treat Al-Qaeda," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said
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New York AG James pleads not guilty to both federal bank fraud charges, Jan 26 court date set
U.S. District Judge Jamar Walker, a Biden appointee, is overseeing the case
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Security shoots at U-Haul truck ignoring commands, approaching California Coast Guard base
"When the vehicle’s actions posed a direct threat to the safety of Coast Guard and security personnel, law enforcement officers discharged several rounds of live fire," the military branch said
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Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over TV ad using Reagan speech on tariffs
Trump made the announcement after the Ronald Reagan Foundation said the Ontario province was not authorized to use the recording.