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Murphy Sidesteps Leadership Ambition Questions as Schumer Faces Internal Challenge
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Murphy Sidesteps Leadership Ambition Questions as Schumer Faces Internal Challenge
Sen. Chris Murphy avoided confirming support for Sen. Chuck Schumer's continued leadership, as reports detail a progress
Senate Clears Path for Mullin DHS Nomination Amid Democratic Divisions
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Senate Clears Path for Mullin DHS Nomination Amid Democratic Divisions
The Senate voted 54-37 to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, securing cr
Kiley Criticizes ICE Airport Deployment as Congress Deadlocks on DHS Funding
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Kiley Criticizes ICE Airport Deployment as Congress Deadlocks on DHS Funding
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley criticized using ICE officers to relieve airport security wait times as a temporary fix, ca
Shapiro Defines Centrist Israel Stance Amid Democratic Divide, 2028 Speculation
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Shapiro Defines Centrist Israel Stance Amid Democratic Divide, 2028 Speculation
Governor Josh Shapiro is publicly articulating a measured, pro-Israel stance, directly engaging with progressive critics
Duffy Warns Airport Security Delays to Intensify as TSA Agents Miss Second Paycheck
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Duffy Warns Airport Security Delays to Intensify as TSA Agents Miss Second Paycheck
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that airport security wait times will deteriorate further as unpaid TSA agent
Jeffries Condemns Trump's Airport ICE Deployment as 'Dangerous' Amid Shutdown
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Jeffries Condemns Trump's Airport ICE Deployment as 'Dangerous' Amid Shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sharply criticized the Trump administration's decision to deploy ICE officers to a
Homan Clarifies ICE Airport Role: No Security Screening, Focus on Support Duties
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Homan Clarifies ICE Airport Role: No Security Screening, Focus on Support Duties
White House border advisor Tom Homan stated ICE officers will not perform security screening at airports but will take o
SNL UK Skewers Starmer's Anxious Diplomatic Dance with Trump in Premiere
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SNL UK Skewers Starmer's Anxious Diplomatic Dance with Trump in Premiere
The inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK featured a sketch mocking Prime Minister Keir Starmer's nervous handling
Johnson's Narrow Majority Under Strain as GOP Absences Threaten Key Votes
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Johnson's Narrow Majority Under Strain as GOP Absences Threaten Key Votes
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a critical attendance problem within his slim Republican majority, with absences this w
Swalwell Withdraws Lawsuit Against FHFA Director Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations
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Swalwell Withdraws Lawsuit Against FHFA Director Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has withdrawn his lawsuit against FHFA Director Bill Pulte, who had forwarded a criminal r
Democrats Dig In on ICE Reforms as DHS Shutdown Strains Airports, National Security
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Democrats Dig In on ICE Reforms as DHS Shutdown Strains Airports, National Security
Democrats are holding firm on demands for new restrictions on immigration enforcement agencies, prolonging a Homeland Se
Blanche Condemns Democratic Walkout from Epstein Probe Briefing as 'Political Stunt'
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Blanche Condemns Democratic Walkout from Epstein Probe Briefing as 'Political Stunt'
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized Democratic lawmakers for walking out of a closed-door briefing on the Je