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The Trump administration is weighing Venezuela airstrikes on naval bases and airstrips.
Officials say strikes would send a clear message to President Maduro to step down.
White House spokespeople stress they will use all American power to stop drug smuggling.
Experts warn the move could backfire, uniting...
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• Kennedy Center ticket sales have plunged to levels worse than post-pandemic.
• Nearly half of seats went unsold this fall, compared to only 7 percent in 2024.
• Donor support has collapsed since the board shakeup led by Donald Trump.
• Staff and former officials link the slump to political...
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• A Trump-appointed judge praised two Justice Department prosecutors after they were taken off a Jan. 6 sentencing.
• The removed attorneys had filed a memo calling the defendant a Jan. 6 rioter and seeking 27 months.
• The original memo was scrubbed, erasing references to the rioting and a...
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Trump promised to lower grocery prices but they have kept rising.
His tariffs on Brazil and Canada pushed up the cost of beef and other goods.
He now plans to import large amounts of beef from Argentina to ease price pressure.
Some Republican lawmakers oppose this move...
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Maryland Senator Dalya Attar faces federal charges for extortion.
Prosecutors allege a secret sex tape was used to blackmail an ex-consultant.
Attar’s brother and a politically appointed officer also stand accused.
A judge has restricted their travel and seized their passports.
The case could derail Attar’s re-election...
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Gayle King will step down as anchor of CBS Mornings next year after repeated attacks by Donald Trump.
CBS News aims to keep King by offering her a new show with more creative control.
Experts warn that moving a familiar morning host risks losing loyal viewers to...
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The Senate approved a resolution to reopen Arctic drilling by reversing Biden-era protections.
The vote fell mostly along party lines, passing 52 to 45 with one Democrat’s support.
Environmental groups warn that Arctic drilling harms wildlife and benefits oil companies.
The measure now heads to the GOP-controlled...
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• Federal agents charged 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi officers.
• Authorities say the officers took bribes to protect suspected drug traffickers.
• The case highlights deep corruption in parts of the Mississippi Delta.
• Those charged face serious federal prison sentences if convicted.
• The community reacts with...
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• A heated CNN interview saw anchor Brianna Keilar repeatedly cut off Rep. Warren Davidson over the government shutdown.
• SNAP benefits face elimination this weekend while nearly 8% of VA staff remain furloughed.
• Davidson blamed Democrats for ongoing funding fights and linked higher insurance costs to pandemic-era subsidies.
•...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered military lawyers to support the Justice Department.
Assignments will be in Memphis and along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The deployments could last through next fall.
These lawyers will help with court work, investigations, and legal reviews.
This move marks a rare collaboration...
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• Senator John Kennedy sharply criticized the FDIC nominee over a 2024 report revealing widespread harassment.
• Kennedy demanded a 30-day report on how the agency handles misconduct cases.
• Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee may unite against the FDIC nominee.
• Acting FDIC Chair Travis Hill insists culture reform...
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• Four Republican senators joined Democrats to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Brazil.
• The Senate voted 51–47 to end the national emergency that allowed those tariffs.
• The measure now moves to the House, where approval is uncertain and a presidential veto likely.
• Overriding a Trump veto would...
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• Most Americans oppose sending military forces into U.S. cities to fight crime.
• Two Gallup studies show people favor tackling social issues over strict policing.
• Public concern about crime is lower now than in recent years.
• President Trump has deployed the National Guard and threatens wider military action.
•...
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National security analyst Michael Feinberg sharply criticized DOJ officials for not speaking out against the president.
Feinberg named Lisa Monaco and Christopher Wray as examples of top leaders who remain silent.
He argued their silence harms lower-level agents and prosecutors who feel abandoned.
Feinberg urged former DOJ...
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• Gov. Braun asked the legislature to hold a special session on redistricting.
• Indiana’s lawmakers already spent months drawing fair maps in 2021.
• National pressure aims to help one party ahead of the 2026 elections.
• History shows mid-cycle redistricting often fails to give the desired advantage.
• Hoosiers want...
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• The Justice Department quietly removed key facts from a sentencing memo.
• U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro would not explain why the memo was whitewashed.
• The revised sentencing memo omitted Jan. 6 references and Trump’s post.
• Tyler Taranto received 21 months, but it counts as time served.
The Whitewashed Sentencing...
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• President Trump struggled climbing stairs on his Asia tour.
• Observers worry he could fall and face health risks.
• His wife, Melania, was not by his side during the trip.
• Critics say he needs more than a Secret Service agent.
• They suggest he could use a proper chair...
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A campaign bus fire erupted while traveling to an event.
Only the driver was on board; everyone is safe.
The candidate thanked first responders for their quick help.
Other public figures expressed relief at the outcome.
The bus has faced odd appearances without the candidate before.
Campaign Bus...
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President Trump ordered the U.S. to resume nuclear testing, raising global alarm.
Senator Ed Markey introduced an emergency bill to block any funding for such tests.
The bill stops funds for explosive nuclear tests through fiscal year 2026.
Experts warn that renewed nuclear testing could spark a...
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New rules would bar Medicaid and CHIP reimbursements for gender-affirming care for minors.
A second rule could cut all Medicare and Medicaid funds to hospitals offering such care.
These changes may force hospitals to close and hurt many vulnerable patients.
Research shows early gender-affirming care boosts mental...
