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Fetterman: Trump Lacks Leverage as GOP Defections Threaten Blanche's DOJ Bid
Sen. John Fetterman argues President Trump has no sway over lame-duck GOP senators opposing Todd Blanche's confirmation
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Santos pays $35K to resolve CFTC probe into State of the Union bets
Former Rep. George Santos agreed to pay $35,000 to settle CFTC allegations over his betting on his own State of the Unio
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Trump Blames Minnesota Officials, Not Iran, for Water Facility Cyberattacks
President Trump dismissed intelligence suggesting Iran was behind cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems, instead blami
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Van Hollen sidesteps Schumer leadership question ahead of 2026
Sen. Chris Van Hollen refused to say if Chuck Schumer should stay as Senate Democratic leader, pointing to the 2026 elec
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CBS Puts Tony Romo on Leave After Wisconsin OWI Arrest
CBS Sports has placed Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of OWI in Wisconsin. JJ Watt will step in as
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Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained by ICE at BWI in Visa Overstay Case
A Johns Hopkins researcher was detained by ICE at Baltimore Washington International Airport for overstaying her visa, d
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Trump Says Cornyn's Blanche Block Is Payback for Primary Loss
President Trump says Sen. John Cornyn is holding up Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as payback for Trump endo
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Trump Claims Israel Backs Hamas Disarmament Deal Amid Skepticism
President Trump insists Israel is 'happy' with the US-brokered Hamas disarmament deal, despite reports of Israeli skepti
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GOP's Fauci hearing devolves into political theater, missing pandemic lessons
Senate Republicans turned Dr. Fauci's testimony into a partisan attack, missing a chance to examine pandemic response le
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Fishback's Populist Gamble: Can He Beat Donalds in Florida?
James Fishback, a populist insurgent, trails Byron Donalds in Florida's GOP primary but claims momentum. His campaign mi
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Hasan Piker's Circle Linked to Anti-Data Center Push with China Ties
A new report alleges that some activists opposing data center construction have ties to pro-China figures, with connecti
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Federal Inaction Lets Scam Industry Thrive, Experts Warn
Experts urge Washington to prioritize international enforcement, institutional information sharing, and corporate accoun