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Noem Names Wall ICE Deputy Director After Sheahan Resigns
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday named a new deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the resignation of Madison Sheahan, who left the agency to mount a congressional campaign in Ohio.
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Senate Backs Science Funding Despite WH Cuts Push
The Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by the White House. The Senate bill approved significant science funding for NASA, the National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic ...
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Hamas Says Ready to Transfer Gaza Control Under Phase 2
Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists on Thursday welcomed the Trump administration's announcement that the peace deal in the Gaza Strip had moved into its second phase, calling it a positive step and saying the group is "fully prepared" to transfer control of the territory to a...
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Report: WashPost Leaker Upset Over Govt Activity
Aurelio Perez-Lugones, identified as the alleged source for a Washington Post reporter whose home was searched Wednesday, told federal investigators he was upset over "recent government activity," Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia McLane said at a detention hearing.
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Gun Group: Over 500M Firearms in US Civilian Hands
The firearm industry trade association reported on Thursday that more than 500 million firearms are now in civilian hands in the United States, according to newly released industry data compiled from federal records.The National Shooting Sports Foundation released its...
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UW Investigates Researcher Over Controversial Social Media Post
The University of Washington says it is investigating a researcher after a social media comment aimed at a prominent school choice advocate was widely interpreted as endorsing political violence, prompting backlash from conservative groups and renewed questions about how...
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Cook Political Report Shifts 18 Races Toward Dems
The Cook Political Report has shifted 18 House races toward Democrats.
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388 Million Christians Faced Persecution Worldwide
More than 388 million Christians faced persecution in the past year, according to a new report by Open Doors, a Christian charity.
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Pentagon to Overhaul 'Stars and Stripes' Military Newspaper
The War Department said Thursday it will overhaul "Stars and Stripes," the military newspaper with a long-standing promise of editorial independence.
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Minneapolis Mayor: Be Peaceful or 'Go Home'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey struck a more conciliatory tone regarding protests tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, calling for peace after a second shooting involving a federal officer in less than a week.
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GOP Lawmakers Rush to Finalize Trump Farm Aid Bill
Three top Republican agriculture leaders met Wednesday to discuss how to move forward with President Donald Trump's proposed farm aid package, as lawmakers race against a Jan. 30 deadline tied to broader federal funding legislation.
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Pentagon Moving Carrier Strike Group Toward Middle East
The Pentagon on Thursday began moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea toward the Middle East as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran, according to images from satellite data company Copernicus.
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Wall Street Closes Higher as Banks, Chips Rally
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after two days of declines as Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs shares shot up following upbeat quarterly results, while Taiwan-based chipmaker TSMC's blockbuster results boosted shares of U.S. chipmakers.
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Toronto Journalist: 'Concern for Jews Decidedly Unfashionable' in Canada
A wave of antisemitic attacks, intimidation and street protests targeting Jewish communities in Canada's largest city has prompted a stark warning from Toronto-based award-winning journalist Jesse Brown.
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Machado and Trump in 'Positive' Meeting at WH
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met Donald Trump Thursday for what the White House called "positive" talks -- despite the U.S. president sidelining her and openly asking whether he, not Machado, should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize.Since toppling...
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Lutnick: Taiwan Chip Deal Worth $500 Billion
Under the terms of a new U.S. trade deal with Taiwan, companies from Taiwan will invest $250 billion and the island's government will invest another $250 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, Howard Lutnick said.
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Good's Fmr Father-in-Law Doesn't Blame ICE Officer
The former father-in-law of Renee Good says he doesn't blame the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot her."I'm not blaming anybody," Timmy Macklin told CNN.
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Karoline Leavitt: Trump Will Act if States Let Men Play Women's Sports
The Trump administration is prepared to take action against states that allow biological men to compete in women's sports if they violate an expected Supreme Court decision, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
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Judge Rules Against Trump Wind Farm Halt
A federal judge ruled Thursday that construction on the $5 billion Empire Wind project off the coast of Long Island may resume, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's broader effort to halt offshore wind development.
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Lindsey Graham Disputes Claims Trump Won't Act on Iran
As anti-regime protests in Iran enter their third week, regional tensions are running high amid conflicting reports about the intended course of action of President Donald Trump, who said on Wednesday that the killing...
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WH: Trump 'Facetiously' Floated Canceling Elections
The White House said Thursday that President Donald Trump was "speaking facetiously" when he suggested calling off the 2026 midterm elections.
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Peter Thiel Donates $3M to Fight Calif. Wealth Tax
Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder and Palantir chairman, has emerged as the first major donor in what is expected to be a high-dollar campaign to block a proposed California wealth tax, The New York Times reports.
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Manhattan DA Calls for Nationwide Crackdown on 3D-Printed Guns
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday he wants a nationwide crackdown on 3D-printed firearms, expanding on legislation backed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul that would require safeguards to prevent consumer-grade printers...
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Betsy McCaughey to Run for Conn. Governor
Betsy McCaughey, a Newsmax host and columnist and former lieutenant governor of New York, announced Wednesday night that she is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Connecticut, entering a competitive GOP primary ahead of the 2026 election.
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Trump Admin Restores Millions to Planned Parenthood
Pro-life groups that urged the Trump administration to completely defund Planned Parenthood are not happy that millions of taxpayer dollars have been restored to the organization.