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Grassley says he underwent surgery to remove gallstones over weekend
The 92-year-old senator did not provide details on the procedure or whether he had serious symptoms related to the medical condition, but said he had the procedure while in Iowa.
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White House announces Labor Secretary Lori Chavez DeRemer is stepping down for private sector role
Cheung did not give a reason for the resignation but said Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.
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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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From food waste and plastics pollution to green energy, Lee Zeldin quickly transformed the EPA
Zeldin has brought a MAGA-driven populist reform initiative that has made him a close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his MAHA movement.
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Trump vetoes bill easing repayment for Colorado pipeline
In Florida, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act planned to expand the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include a portion of Everglades National Park. That designation would then require the federal government to take “appropriate actions” to protect structures within the area from flooding.
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DOJ asks Minnesota for its 2024 voter registration records related to state's 'vouching' policy
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon called on the state to turn over its digital records related to same-day registrations and votes cast by same-day registrants in the 2024 March primary and the November 2024 general election.
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America’s 250th and global sports to converge for epic display of American patriotism, culture
Following extensive efforts during President Trump‘s first term to bring global sporting events to US soil, America’s 250th year will bring together FIFA fanatics along with a vast schedule of patriotic events in an show of patriotism.
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Milwaukee sees murder jump, other violent crimes drop in 2025
Milwaukee’s homicide database shows 142 people were killed in the city in 2025, compared to 132 in 2024. That is an 8% increase.
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Judge orders suspected Jan. 6 pipe bomber jailed until trial
The judge indicated that Cole's freedom would present a safety risk.
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Judicial Watch sues HHS for records of fetal tissue research funding
Judicial Watch filed the case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Patel says FBI thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina
"The FBI and partners foiled another potential New Year's Eve attack from an individual allegedly inspired by ISIS," FBI Director Kash Patel said
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USDA says undercover investigators to ensure retailers follow new SNAP restrictions
Investigators “will incorporate attempts to purchase restricted items according to the state’s SNAP Food Restriction policy, beginning 90 days after the implementation date,” the USDA said
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Massie balks at Trump threat to defend Iranian protesters
He further insisted that Trump would need congressional authorization to launch any strikes on Iran and opined that Trump's threat was more about geopolitics and economic leverage than any human rights issue.