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Trump Awards Mexican Border Defense Medals in White House Ceremony
The president also signed an order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing the hundreds of thousands of U.S. deaths linked to the opioid.
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Oversight Committee Alleges Outgoing DC Police Chief Manipulated Crime Statistics
President Donald Trump cited crime as the reason for an ongoing deployment of the National Guard in Washington.
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US Carries Out New Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 8
In a statement, U.S. Southern Command said that the vessels were operated by cartels that have been designated as terrorist groups by the administration.
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Trump Says He’s Considering an Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana
The review process was first spearheaded by President Joe Biden in 2022.
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Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Misleading Jan. 6 Edits
‘Literally, they put words in my mouth. They had me saying things that I never said,’ Trump said.
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Appeals Court Probes Whether Judge Boasberg Exceeded His Authority
Boasberg attempted to investigate executive branch officials’ state of mind when they decided how to respond to one of his orders.
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Trump Says He Spoke With Xi About Releasing Jimmy Lai
Reports of Lai’s deteriorating health during his trial triggered calls for his release.
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Supreme Court Vacates Appeals Court Ruling Over Race-Based USDA Program
The Sixth Circuit had held that Robert Holman, who won a block against the program, was not entitled to attorney’s fees.
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US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
U.S. officials said Trump will seek Senate approval for new guarantees that are similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
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Trump Says He’s Not Sure Whether Republicans Will Retain House During Midterms
Only two presidents in recent decades have seen their party gain House seats in midterm elections.
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Hassett Says If He’s Fed Chair, Trump’s Advice Won’t Influence Central Bank’s Policy
‘In the end, the job of the Fed is to be independent and to work with the group of people that are on the Board of Governors.’ Kevin Hassett said.
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Trump Condemns Shootings at Brown University, Sydney, and ISIS Attack in Syria
‘I just want to pay my respects to everybody,’ the president said.
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Lawmakers Call on Trump to Dismantle ISIS After 3 Americans Killed
The president said that retaliation is coming after a terrorist attack in central Syria.
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Republicans Grapple With Thorny H-1B Visa Issue
Democrats view the visa program as a flashpoint issue that could divide the Republican base.
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DOJ Must Return Data Seized From Comey Confidant, Court Will Retain Copy: Judge
Prosecutors can seek a new warrant for the files, judge says.
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Trump Awards Mexican Border Defense Medals in White House Ceremony
The president also signed an order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing the hundreds of thousands of U.S. deaths linked to the opioid.
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Oversight Committee Alleges Outgoing DC Police Chief Manipulated Crime Statistics
President Donald Trump cited crime as the reason for an ongoing deployment of the National Guard in Washington.
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US Carries Out New Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 8
In a statement, U.S. Southern Command said that the vessels were operated by cartels that have been designated as terrorist groups by the administration.
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Trump Says He’s Considering an Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana
The review process was first spearheaded by President Joe Biden in 2022.
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Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Misleading Jan. 6 Edits
‘Literally, they put words in my mouth. They had me saying things that I never said,’ Trump said.
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Appeals Court Probes Whether Judge Boasberg Exceeded His Authority
Boasberg attempted to investigate executive branch officials’ state of mind when they decided how to respond to one of his orders.
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Trump Says He Spoke With Xi About Releasing Jimmy Lai
Reports of Lai’s deteriorating health during his trial triggered calls for his release.
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Supreme Court Vacates Appeals Court Ruling Over Race-Based USDA Program
The Sixth Circuit had held that Robert Holman, who won a block against the program, was not entitled to attorney’s fees.
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US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
U.S. officials said Trump will seek Senate approval for new guarantees that are similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
|
Trump Says He’s Not Sure Whether Republicans Will Retain House During Midterms
Only two presidents in recent decades have seen their party gain House seats in midterm elections.
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Hassett Says If He’s Fed Chair, Trump’s Advice Won’t Influence Central Bank’s Policy
‘In the end, the job of the Fed is to be independent and to work with the group of people that are on the Board of Governors.’ Kevin Hassett said.
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Trump Condemns Shootings at Brown University, Sydney, and ISIS Attack in Syria
‘I just want to pay my respects to everybody,’ the president said.
|
Lawmakers Call on Trump to Dismantle ISIS After 3 Americans Killed
The president said that retaliation is coming after a terrorist attack in central Syria.
|
Republicans Grapple With Thorny H-1B Visa Issue
Democrats view the visa program as a flashpoint issue that could divide the Republican base.
|
DOJ Must Return Data Seized From Comey Confidant, Court Will Retain Copy: Judge
Prosecutors can seek a new warrant for the files, judge says.
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