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Trump admin completes replacement of slavery-focused historic panels on George Washington's home
The replacement is in line with an executive order President Donald Trump signed directing federally owned historic sites not to display information that would “disparage Americans past or living” but rather highlight the “greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.”
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Blanche makes case before Senate to be appointed full-time AG, argues crime in US down significantly
Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April, when President Trump replaced Pam Bondi.
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Watch Live: Blanche testifies in Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general
Todd Blanche testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for the post of attorney general in full capacity.
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Blanche faces Senate hearing to be next attorney general, amid tepid GOP support, tough questions
Among the questions Blanche will face are those on Trump’s IRS lawsuit and the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
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In dramatic testimony, Justice Barrett recalls being given bullet proof vest over death threats
The emotional testimony occurred during a hearing on the Supreme Court's increased budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which includes a boost in funding for security amid an uptick in threats against the high court.
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AOC suggests passing legislation to limit the length of sudden absences: 'This is not normal'
McConnell, a former Senate Republican leader, said Sunday that a fall led to the hospitalization and hinted that the mobility issues that contributed to the fall was from childhood polio.
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Treasury Department sanctions Iranian shipping empire
The new sanctions are part of the United States' efforts to ramp up economic pressure on the Iranian regime after it resumed attacking ships that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month.
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You Vote: With ICE pulling back on stopping cars while chasing illegal migrants, what do you think?
Under the new policy, ICE will conduct vehicle stops only for those considered to be key targets, such as those with violent criminal histories.
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Calif. university leaders fail to tell Rep. Mary Miller in House hearing whether men can have babies
The committee hearing questioned the chancellor of the University of California San Francisco Sam Hawgood, a doctor, and UCLA medical school dean, Steve Dubinett, on their school's curriculum.
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House Oversight panel to depose Leon Black in Epstein probe in September
The deposition, which will be videotaped and under oath, will take place on Sept. 3.
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House passes Trump-supported bill to make daylight savings time permanent
The legislation, which puts the country on the time currently observed between March and November unless a state exempts itself before the act takes effect, passed in a bipartisan 308-117 split. It still needs to pass the Senate before it can take effect.
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Khalil sues Trump officials, Heritage, alleging conspiracy to target pro-Palestinian advocates
The complaint is being brought under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.
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Trump administration exploits Iran war as opportunity to pull Iraq back into American orbit
As the new Iraqi Prime Minister pivots to the U.S.-backed reforms to limit Iran’s influence, President Trump sees an opportunity for U.S. investment, oil deals, and a withdrawal of troops.