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Trump says he prefers Russia's help to end Ukraine conflict over their offer to help with Iran war
The president expressed confidence that a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war would come “relatively quickly” after the call or that a ceasefire could take place while Russia hosts its Victory Day celebrations on May 9.
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Senate confirms new Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives director
Cekada, who served as the acting ATF director, was confirmed in a 59-39 split. Six Democrats and Independent Maine Sen. Angus King voted in favor of his confirmation.
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Vermont pays Christian school $566k for athletics ban based on girls' forfeit against male: lawyers
Mid Vermont Christian School is still suing other state officials because they have "yet again excluded all religious schools" from participating in the Green Mountain State's tuition and other public benefits programs, lawyers say.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case on drug users possessing firearms
According to federal law, anyone “who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” is prohibited from possessing a firearm
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Trump told Zelensky to accept Russia's peace terms in WH meeting: Report
Zelensky arrived in Washington with the hope of securing long-range Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine, though he left without a commitment from Trump on the matter.
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National Nuclear Security Administration to furlough 1,400 employees amid government shutdown
“Since its creation in 2000, NNSA has never before furloughed federal workers during funding lapses,” Energy Department spokesperson Ben Dietderich said
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Appeals court to hear DOJ defend Alina Habba's appointment as New Jersey's acting US attorney
The DOJ argued in court filings that Alina Habba is validly serving in the role
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Santos says he will pay restitution if required by law
The court had ordered him to serve more than seven years in prison and pay nearly $374,000 in restitution plus around $205,000 in forfeiture.
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Trump announces Mark Savaya will serve as special envoy to the Republic of Iraq
"Mark was a key player in my campaign in Michigan, where he, and others, helped secure a record vote with Muslim Americans," he says
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Hunting stand with sight line to Trump's Air Force One exit area found at airport, FBI investigating
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is investigating the hunting stand, which so far hasn’t been connected to a specific individual
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GOP Rep. Patronis raises concerns about nonprofits with tax-exempt status, calls issue a 'shakedown'
Petronis was Florida's CFO before getting elected to Congress in April.
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US forces struck drug-smuggling vessel, killing three people, says Hegseth
According to Hegseth, the boat was connected to a Colombian guerrilla organization.
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Cruz introduces bill to advance nuclear fuel recycling, research, safety
The Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025, cosponsored with Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, would require the U.S. Department of Energy to analyze the costs, benefits, and risks of recycling spent nuclear fuel compared to interim storage solutions.