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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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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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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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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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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.
Well, well, well… looks like the media got it wrong again.
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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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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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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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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.
Continue reading Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over “Fake” Letter to Jeffrey Epstein
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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.
