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Washington DC, President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, its parent company News Corp, and owner Rupert Murdoch after the paper published a story claiming Trump wrote a lewd letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.
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Washington DC, our ICE agents put their lives on the line every single day to identify and arrest criminals living illegally in the United States—many of whom pose a direct threat to American citizens.
Stop the presses! Congress has actually eliminated government programs—yes, more than one!
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Washington DC, in a historic move, Senate Republicans pushed through the first rescission package in over 50 years, canceling previously appropriated funds for foreign aid, NPR, and PBS. This rare rollback of federal spending marks a major taxpayer victory.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey are now under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for their alleged roles in the controversial Trump–Russia probe, according to DOJ sources reported by Fox News Digital.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 5, 2025 — In a significant legislative win just in time for Independence Day, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the much-anticipated “One Big, Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping reconciliation package that delivers the largest middle-class tax cuts in U.S. history, introduces Medicaid reforms, bolsters border security, and fuels an ambitious economic growth agenda.
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Washington DC, in a compelling new opinion piece published today, former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster argues that President Trump’s recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities mark a pivotal break from decades of failed U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
Who Is Elizabeth MacDonough—and Why Is She Stalling Major Budget Reforms in Washington?
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning turn of events, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has singlehandedly halted over $2 trillion in proposed savings aimed at cutting waste and reducing the national deficit. Most Americans may not even be aware of her role, but she’s now being called the most powerful—and controversial—person in Washington.
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Washington DC, in a significant ruling with far-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has voted 6-3 to limit the ability of lower federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions—a move widely seen as a partial legal victory for President Donald Trump.
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Washington DC, President Trump made a dramatic announcement Monday on Truth Social, proclaiming a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, officially ending what he dubbed the “12-Day War.”
“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire,” President Trump posted. “God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and God bless the world.”
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Washington DC, in a stunning late-night announcement, President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States military has successfully carried out precision airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan — marking a pivotal moment in global geopolitics.
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Washington DC, in a high-stakes development that could reshape global geopolitics, President Donald Trump called on Iran to unconditionally surrender, asserting that the U.S. intelligence community knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is reportedly in hiding. However, Trump emphasized that “the U.S. will not target him at this time.”
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MINNESOTA – June 9, 2025 — The suspect behind a deadly shooting spree that targeted Minnesota state lawmakers over the weekend has been captured after a two-day manhunt, bringing temporary closure to a politically motivated attack that shocked the nation.
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested Sunday night in Sibley County, approximately one hour from the original crime scenes, ending a tense search involving over 20 SWAT teams and hundreds of law enforcement officers.
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BROOKLYN PARK, MN — a shocking and politically motivated act of violence rocked Minnesota on the morning of Saturday, June 8, as former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were gunned down in their home in what authorities are calling an assassination. Just five miles away, Senator John Hoffman and his wife were seriously injured in a similar attack at their residence.
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Washington DC, the high-profile alliance between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has officially collapsed, erupting in a public war of words on social media. Once seen as political allies, Musk and Trump are now embroiled in a bitter feud that could reshape the intersection of tech, politics, and the 2024 election cycle.
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Washington DC, In a major decision impacting workplace discrimination law nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that employees from majority groups — including white and heterosexual workers — may bring reverse discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act without facing additional legal hurdles.
