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Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: ‘Heightened risk’
Shipping in the Persian Gulf dipped sharply Wednesday as tensions with Iran intensified amid signs…
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Former Rick Scott staffer jumps into crowded Florida primary for open House seat
A former staffer for Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is launching his own congressional bid on…
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China executes 11 people convicted in scam crackdown
China executed 11 people convicted of intentional homicide, fraud and other crimes linked to a…
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Minnesota fraud case is ‘canary in the coal mine’ for government systems — including elections, lawyer wars
A Minnesota fraud scandal is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for how easily swindles…
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Trump says Noem doing ‘very good job, ‘won’t step down as homeland security chief amid Minnesota shift
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday he has no plans to ask Homeland Security Sec.…
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House Freedom Caucus draws line on DHS, ICE funding as Minneapolis unrest fuels shutdown risk
House Freedom Caucus leaders are drawing battle lines in the federal funding fight as the…
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Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding
Senate Republicans are marching forward with a massive funding package to avert a partial government…
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Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state’s power grows
President Donald Trump credits Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the one for training him…
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Minnesota fraud case is ‘canary in the coal mine’ for government systems — including elections, lawyer warns
A Minnesota fraud scandal is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for how easily swindles…
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Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech
President Donald Trump paused during a restaurant stop in Iowa after a patron asked if…