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Congress releases names of over 20 lawmakers and former lawmakers investigated for sexual misconduct
The list includes over 20 lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle, such as Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell and former Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales. Both men resigned their posts last week over the sexual misconduct allegations.
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US embassy issues security warning for Americans in Baghdad
The embassy said there are several ways for Americans to leave Iraq, including through ground routes and commercial flights, though the embassy warned of possible missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace.
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Trump on extending ceasefire: 'Highly unlikely'
The U.S. has sought a commitment from Iran to never possess a nuclear weapon, an end to its funding of proxy groups in the region, and a reduction of its ballistic missile arsenal.
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Trump asks NATO to back Greenland acquisition
Trump previously floated a U.S. acquisition during his first term, though Denmark was uninterested in a purchase.
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House Oversight panel sets vote to hold Clintons in contempt for not testifying in Epstein probe
“We’re going to hold both Clintons in criminal contempt of Congress,” House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said
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China wants to dethrone US as world’s superpower, DOD says, after old reports cheered Beijing’s rise
The Pentagon has provided the clearest picture yet on the CCP's global ambitions. Previous administrations sought to bolster China's rise to global eminence.
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Los Angeles County moves to create 'ICE-free' zones
“Los Angeles County will not allow its property to be used as a staging ground for violence caused by the Trump administration,” supervisor Lindsay Horvath said
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to block Trump from seizing Greenland
“The mere notion that America would use our vast resources against our allies is deeply troubling and must be wholly rejected by Congress in statute,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski said
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Supreme Court rules Illinois GOP Rep Bost can challenge state's mail ballot deadline
“Candidates, in short, are not ‘mere bystanders’ in their own elections,” Chief Justice John Roberts said
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Republican senators subpoena phone companies for names of those targeted in Arctic Frost probe
The senators previously requested such records from the companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, but their responses were heavily redacted or failed to provide the names of those targeted.
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Slotkin claims Feds investigating her over viral video on 'illegal' orders
It remains unclear whether she will face any charges.
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Homan says ICE agent in fatal Minneapolis shooting is 'in hiding'
The Department of Homeland Security has defended Ross's actions as self-defense.
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Gorsuch draws scrutiny during transgender athlete argument
The scrutiny is heightened by Gorsuch’s track record in LGBTQ-related disputes