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House Speaker Mike Johnson urges US to bring an end to Iran war
Republicans, including Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson, have largely cited the cost of the war, including its impact on the United States economy by causing fuel prices to rise, which Americans are feeling in their wallets.
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DHS refutes claims made about ICE shooting in Texas capital
Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot and injured by an ICE officer during a targeted enforcement action after Perez attempted to flee in his vehicle, officials say.
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Watch Live: Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping in DC
The Chinese leader will remain in the United States until Friday and will have a formal arrival ceremony at the White House on Thursday. He will also engage in bilateral talks with Trump, and participate in a state dinner on Thursday night.
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Justice Department says Congress can view unredacted Epstein files next week: Report
The review process will need to take place in person and is only open to members of Congress for the time being. The files will need to remain at the DOJ and can only be viewed on computers at the DOJ offices.
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Blackburn calls for investigation into Justice Jackson's attendance at Grammy Awards
Jackson attended the event because she was nominated for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling for her memoir Lovely One, but the star-studded evening made waves for its multiple performances and speeches highlighting opposition to ICE operations.
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Comer launches investigation into companies linked to Ilhan Omar's husband
Comer claimed in a letter that two of Tim Mynett's companies went from being worth $51,000 in 2023 to up to $30 million in 2024. Mynett married Omar in 2020.
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4th Circuit panel vacates injunction against Trump's anti-DEI orders
"The district court entered a preliminary injunction, but we stayed pending appeal. We now vacate the district court's injunction and remand," they wrote.
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Nevada GOP Rep. Mark Amodei announces he will not seek reelection
"After 15 years of service, I believe it is the right time for Nevada and myself to pass the torch," Rep. Mark Amodei said
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Media watchdog NewsGuard sues FTC over alleged First Amendment violations
The complaint requests an injunction to end the FTC’s civil investigation into NewsGuard’s practices
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State Department tells Americans to 'leave Iran now'
"Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help," the virtual U.S. embassy to Iran said
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Terrorist in 2012 Benghazi attack captured by FBI, brought to US to face charges
"After more than a decade of American pursuit, Al-Bakoush landed in Virginia earlier this morning and is in custody," FBI Director Kash Patel said
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US accuses China of secret nuclear explosive testing, pushes for new arms control treaty
"I can reveal that the U.S. government is aware that China has conducted nuclear explosive tests, including preparing for tests with designated yields in the hundreds of tons," U.S. Under Secretary of State Thomas DiNanno said
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US to give Cuba $6 million in aid after Hurricane Melissa
The U.S. previously sent $3 million in disaster relief to people affected by the hurricane in Cuba