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“No One Trusts the Numbers”: Majority of Voters Back Trump’s Call for New Census Amid Government Data Scandals

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Confidence in government statistics is collapsing as a new Rasmussen Reports poll shows that most Americans believe federal numbers can no longer be trusted. From the 2020 Census miscount to conflicting jobs data, voters say the government is failing to deliver reliable information.

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Marco Rubio Slams ‘Stupid Media Narrative’ About Trump Bullying Zelensky Into Peace Deal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back hard on Sunday against media claims that President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into an unfavorable peace deal with Russia.

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Trump to Host Zelensky at White House After Putin Summit in Alaska: Peace Deal Talks Intensify

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, just days after Trump’s highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

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Trump Signals Marijuana Reform Push: Could Finish Biden’s Cannabis Rescheduling Plan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has signaled he is open to rescheduling marijuana, potentially finishing a reform effort started under President Joe Biden. The move falls short of full legalization but could deliver a major boost to the cannabis industry and reshape federal marijuana policy.

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NRCC Slams Democrats Over “False and Inflammatory” Medicaid Ad Targeting Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is firing back at Democrats, accusing them of spreading blatant misinformation in a recent political ad attacking Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) over Medicaid reforms.

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Trump Declares Public Safety Emergency in DC, Federalizes Police for 30 Days Amid Crime Concerns

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Washington, DC – President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in the nation’s capital, ordering an unprecedented federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department and activating 800 DC National Guard members. The move, made under the 1973 Home Rule Act, allows the federal government to control DC’s police force for up to 30 days.

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Congressional Stock Trading Scandal: Why Lawmakers Keep Beating the Market and Why Reform May Finally Be Coming

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — For years, more than 100 members of Congress have reported around 10,000 stock trades annually, often posting returns that outperform the market. Now, growing public outrage over potential conflicts of interest has pushed legislation to ban Congressional stock trading one step closer to reality — but the fight is far from over.

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President Trump Orders Federal Law Enforcement Surge in Washington, D.C. to Combat Violent Crime

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Washington, D.C. — Federal law enforcement officers will patrol the streets of the nation’s capital for the next seven days, the White House announced Thursday, in an effort to combat rising violent crime and ensure public safety.

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President Trump Orders New U.S. Census Excluding Illegal Immigrants Ahead of 2026 Midterms

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on updating the 2020 U.S. Census — a move that could significantly reshape the political map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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DOJ Opens Grand Jury Investigation Into Obama-Era Handling of Russia Intelligence Hoax

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — in a dramatic escalation of its ongoing probes into the origins of the Russia investigation hoax, Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday ordered the Department of Justice to convene a grand jury to examine how senior Obama administration officials handled, some say concocted “intelligence” surrounding alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Which was proven to be totally false .

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Senator Booker’s Bizarre Tweet Sparks Backlash: “The Hands That Feed Us” or Tone-Deaf Messaging?

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A recent tweet from U.S. Senator Cory Booker, affectionately (and sarcastically) known by some as “Spartacus,” is drawing sharp criticism—and confusion—across social media, including among residents right here in Ridgewood, where Booker has long enjoyed a loyal following.

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Trump Administration Announces Landmark U.S.–South Korea Trade Deal: $350 Billion Investment, Tariff Cuts, and Energy Exports

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant development on global trade, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States and South Korea have reached a “full and complete” trade agreement, just hours before a steep tariff deadline was set to take effect.

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We Told You So: While Critics Mocked Trump’s Scotland Trip, He Secured a Game-Changing Trade Deal With the EU

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Trump Golf Course Scotland Turnberry, While the usual talking heads were breathlessly spinning President Donald Trump’s weekend trip to Scotland as a luxury golf vacation and accusing him of “running away from tough situations in Washington,” Trump was quietly working on something far bigger—a historic trade deal with the European Union.

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Trump Administration Goes to War With “New Jersey’s Culture of Corruption”, Appoints Alina Habba Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Amid Judicial Showdown

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Newark, NJ – Political and legal tensions are reaching new heights in New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor’s office after President Donald J. Trump withdrew his own nomination of Alina Habba and installed her as Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Calls for Comprehensive Review of the Federal Reserve Amid Escalating White House Tensions

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Washington DC, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Monday that it may be time for a sweeping review of the Federal Reserve—beyond the current controversy over costly renovations—to examine whether the central bank is truly fulfilling its mission.

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