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US moves fast to reopen Venezuela embassy after yearslong freeze
The U.S. will ‘very quickly’ reopen its embassy in Venezuela and establish a diplomatic presence…
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Schumer rolls out list of ICE demands as White House says Dems ‘blocked’ deal-making session
The White House invited rank-and-file Senate Democrats to discuss government funding options, but they declined,…
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Senate Democrat fires back after VP Vance makes Forrest Gump comparison
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois fired back at Vice President JD Vance after he…
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Trump taps Colin McDonald for newly-created role of assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement
President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve in the newly…
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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…