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Trump Orders US Exit From 66 International Organizations in Major America First Shift
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations that the White House said no longer serve American interests.The White House said the directive orders all executive departments...
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Venezuela Strikes Show Power of US Cyber Warfare
The U.S. use of cyber warfare to help capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro marks a turning point in how the country uses its cyber capabilities.
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WH: Military Option to Protect US Oil in Venezuela
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump reserves the right to use the U.S. military to protect Americans in Venezuela who could be working with the countrys oil industry following the ouster of dictator Nicolas Maduro.
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Minn. Gov. Walz Slams Trump After Fatal ICE Shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized the Trump administration Wednesday after a fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis calling it the "predictable consequence" of what he described as reckless federal operations.
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Treaty Already Gives US Broad Access to Greenland
President Donald Trump has intensified his public focus on Greenland arguing that U.S. control is necessary for national security even as existing agreements already give Washington sweeping military access without the need to buy or seize the territory.
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Congress Faces 4-Week Deadline to Avoid Shutdown
Congress has four weeks to work out government funding before the current spending authority expires Jan. 30 setting up another high-stakes push to avert a shutdown.
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DHS: 1 Suspect Dead in Minneapolis ICE Shooting
A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city authorities said Wednesday. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle in a ...
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Lawmakers Push Oversight on Trump Venezuela Oil Plan
Lawmakers from both parties said Wednesday they want oversight of the Trump administrations plan to sell Venezuelan oil disputing President Donald Trumps claim that the executive branch will control the proceeds.
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Mace Moves to Subpoena Omar Immigration Records
Rep. Nancy Mace R-S.C. said Wednesday that the House Oversight Committee is moving to compel the release of immigration records related to Rep. Ilhan Omar D-Minn..
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Speaker Johnson: State of the Union Set for Feb. 24
House Speaker Mike Johnson R-La. said Wednesday that the State of the Union address is tentatively planned for Feb. 24 though he cautioned that the date has not been formally scheduled CBS News reported.
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Colo. Breaks With CDC on New Vaccine Guidance
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced it will continue following its own vaccine recommendations thereby distancing itself from newly revised federal childhood immunization guidelines.
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S&P 500 Ends Lower, AI Stocks Lift Nasdaq
The SP 500 ended lower Wednesday pulled down by declines in JPMorgan Blackstone and other financials while Nvidia and Alphabet lifted the Nasdaq as investors shifted toward AI-related stocks.
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Rubio, Hegseth Brief Senators on Next Steps in Venezuela
In a briefing Wednesday with senators about the military strikes on Venezuela when U.S. forces captured President Nicolas Maduro Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stressed a process ahead of "stabilization" "recovery" and "transition."
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Putin Ally: War Risk Over NATO Security Pact
A Russia-aligned Ukrainian political figure warned of the risk of a global conflict after France and the United Kingdom signed a declaration outlining plans to establish military hubs in Ukraine following a potential ceasefire.
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Trump Slams 'Radical Left' After Deadly Minn. ICE Clash
President Donald Trump ripped into what he called "Radical Left" violence in a new Truth Social post Wednesday after an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis ended with a motorist shot and killed and federal officers injured.
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Sen. McConnell: Greenland Threats Hurt US Alliances
Sen. Mitch McConnell R-Ky. criticized the Trump administrations ambitions toward Greenland on Wednesday saying "threats and intimidation" by U.S. officials over the strategic Arctic island are "unseemly" and "counterproductive."
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Bipartisan Senate Group Nears Obamacare Subsidy Deal
A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a deal to revive expired Obamacare subsidies potentially setting up a major healthcare vote as lawmakers look to balance affordability concerns with new restrictions on the program.
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Trump Targets Defense Contractors Over Production Delays
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a sweeping warning to U.S. defense contractors accusing the industry of prioritizing shareholder payouts and executive compensation over the rapid production and maintenance of military equipment.
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Mamdani Backs Official in 'White Supremacy' Uproar
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing behind a newly appointed housing official as she faces backlash for years-old social media posts including messages that called for the seizure of private property and linked homeownership to white supremacy.
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CBS Anchor Salutes Rubio's Growing Role
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil ended the networks evening newscast Tuesday with an unusual on-air "salute" to Secretary of State Marco Rubio drawing attention to Rubios growing list of responsibilities within the Trump administration.
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DeSantis Confirms April Special Session on Fla. Redistricting
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will convene a special legislative session in April to revisit the states congressional map framing the move as a response to population changes and upcoming legal developments affecting redistricting nationwide.
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Pope Leo XIV Convenes First Extraordinary Consistory
Pope Leo XIVs first extraordinary consistory of his pontificate is unfolding over three sessions in Vatican City beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday according to the Vatican.
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Kai Trump Urges Compromise as Social Media Polarizes
Kai Trump President Donald Trumps 18-year-old granddaughter said she stays "completely" out of politics but believes the country would be better off if her grandfather and former Vice President Kamala Harris could find common ground.
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Minneapolis Mayor Calls ICE Shooting 'Reckless'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly and rejected federal officials claims that the officer had acted in self-defense. During a news conference hours after the ICE ...
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Pope Leo's Former Church, Rectory Listed for $1.8M
A historic St. Louis church and rectory where Pope Leo XIV lived and studied during his early years as a priest is on the market for 1.8 million.