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Trump says US oil blockade will remain in effect until end of negotiations with Iran
The president's update on the blockade followed Iran's announcement that it would open the Strait of Hormuz for shipping during the ceasefire.
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' following ceasefire in Lebanon
Iranian negotiators have tied demands for a ceasefire in Lebanon to its willingness to negotiate an end to the conflict with the United States and open up the vital waterway.
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House, Senate approve short-term FISA spy powers extension after voting chaos
Speaker Mike Johnson initially attempted to tee up a vote Thursday afternoon for an 18-month extension, but multiple failed votes forced a compromise for a 10-day extension.
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Federal judge temporarily limits ICE's use of nonlethal munitions against protesters in Portland
ICE agents are restricted from using them “unless the specific target of such a weapon or device poses an imminent threat of physical harm to a law enforcement officer or other person,” the court wrote
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Homan says 700 federal law enforcement officers will leave Minnesota
“If you are in the country illegally, you are not off the table,” Tom Homan said
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DOD threatens 'extraordinary' action if Dems put Virginia Military Institute fully under VA control
"DoW reserves the right to take extraordinary measures to protect the integrity of VMI and our commitment to the cadets and midshipmen currently training there remains steadfast," DOD spokesman Sean Parnell said
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ICE arrests illegal immigrant from Cameroon who was New Orleans Police Department recruit
"NOPD verified Larry Temah’s work eligibility through ICE E-Verify before hiring and received no ICE detainer," New Orleans Police Department said
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Mitch McConnell's office says senator hospitalized after experiencing 'flu-like symptoms'
The Kentucky senator's office did not provide details on the hospitalization but assured the public that the Republican's prognosis "is positive." The hospitalization comes as the 83-year-old is set to leave office next January.
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'Nonpublic' documents show global scope of Europe's censorship apparatus: House GOP probe
Long before Digital Services Act, European Commission expected Big Tech to moderate content from "populist rhetoric" and "anti-elite" sentiment to "political satire" and "meme subculture," House Judiciary Committee says.
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Watch Live: Donald Trump signs bill ending partial federal government shutdown
The president's signature comes just hours after the House sent the legislation, which includes a continuing resolution to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded through Feb. 13, to Trump's desk.
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DOJ on defense after Pirro vows crackdown on guns in D.C.
D.C. law requires that gun owners register their firearms and obtain a permit to carry.
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Here are the lawmakers who broke with their parties in order to end partial government shutdown
A total of 42 House lawmakers broke with their parties, with 21 Republicans voting against the spending package and 21 Democrats voting in favor. The funding package, which passed the Senate last week, passed in a 217-214 split.
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Watch Live: Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin appears in court
Robinson, a 22-year-old, has been charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice, witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child for Kirk's death.