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Democratic Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell speak up or resign
Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said in his letter that the speculation surrounding McConnell's long absence could be "avoided with the minimal amount of transparency."
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National Intelligence completes fifth round of layoffs, slashing 30% of staff, Pulte says
Pulte said the level of staffing at the agency is down 30% from where it was weeks ago, after several rounds of layoffs. Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard laid off 500 people, which the office said at that point was 30% of its staff.
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Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina said he didn't know until recently what ChatGPT is
"Believe it or not, I didn't know what that was until about a week ago, ChatGPT, or whatever it is," Sen. Clyburn replied.
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Trump’s Iran address scores headlines he sought and makes clear Hormuz is not his battle
Nearly all of legacy media dropped identical headlines, enforcing to the American public what Trump needed them to – that the end in Iran is nigh.
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Trump vows escalated attacks for 2-3 weeks to send Iran to 'stone age'
"This is a true investment in your children and your grandchildren's future. The whole world is watching," Trump declared.
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You Vote: With the GOP on path to end partial government shutdown, who comes out ahead?
Congressional Republicans will begin the process of approving the funding as early as Thursday morning.
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Watch Live: Trump delivers update on Iran in televised address to the nation
The speech is expected to last approximately 20 minutes, according to multiple cable news outlets, and is expected to be streamed on the White House's social media platforms.
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Vice President Vance swears in new assistant AG for National Fraud Enforcement
Colin McDonald, a federal prosecutor who was confirmed by the Senate last month, was sworn in as the Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement and will be a critical part of Vance's national fraud task force.
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Congressional Republicans reach crucial DHS funding deal
The deal omits DHS funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, but the agencies are being funded through the One Big Beautiful Bill, which provides funds for the agencies for four years.
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Iranian president issues open letter to American people amid Iran war
"I invite you to look beyond the machinery of misinformation-an integral part of this aggression-and instead speak with those who have visited Iran," he added.
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Democrat-led states threaten to sue Trump over voter database executive order
"I don't know how it can be challenged," President Trump said
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Trump open to withdrawing U.S. from NATO: 'Never swayed'
Trump's comments follow similar remarks from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who told reporters this week that "[a] lot has been laid bare" as to the alliance's cohesion.
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump administration's argument to end birthright citizenship
“Birthright citizenship has been the rule for a very long time,” Justice Elena Kagan said