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Trump says it ‘is too late’ to stop the White House ballroom construction amid lawsuit

President Donald Trump's unilateral decision to tear down the East Wing and replace it with a proposed lavish ballroom has come under scrutiny in the courts.

Deputy AG defends ICE agents in Minnesota, says officers are ‘acting humanely’

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended federal law enforcement actions in Minneapolis amid growing criticism over alleged misconduct Sunday.

GOP lawmaker renews oversight hearing request of DHS agencies following fatal shooting in Minneapolis

Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., renews call for testimony from ICE, CBP, and USCIS officials amid growing scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement after deadly shooting.

Meet the longtime biz partner of Ilhan Omar’s husband as questions swirl over her skyrocketing net worth

William Hailer, the longtime business partner of Ilhan Omar's husband Tim Mynett, established the two companies federal investigators are probing after their evaluations skyrocketed.

Trump admin lying ‘to the American public’ about killing of Alex Pretti, Sen. Murphy says

Sen. Chris Murphy said Sunday the Trump administration's lies about Saturday's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by ICE agents should send shock waves across the nation.

Live updates: White House ups pressure on Greenland

The White House is turning up pressure on two realms: Iran, and Denmark and Greenland. President Trump on Wednesday morning declared total U.S. control of Greenland is the only option, a statement that comes just hours ahead of a White House meeting with Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and foreign ministers of...

Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries

Cuba has always exported and trained soldiers for three main reasons: power, politics or payments.

Slotkin says she’s under federal investigation over illegal orders video

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said Tuesday that she’s under federal investigation for participating in a video last year, where she and other Democrats with military and intelligence backgrounds urged troops to defy illegal orders. “Facts matter little, but the threat matters quite a bit,” she told The New York Times in an interview. “The threat of...

Prediction markets draw fresh scrutiny after massive Maduro bet

Prediction markets are facing new congressional scrutiny after a large-scale wager on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ouster by the Trump administration raised suspicions about insider trading in the rapidly growing industry. The popularity of companies like Polymarket and Kalshi has exploded since 2024, when a federal court ruled it was legal to bet on election...

Decommissioning the USS Nimitz is a gift to China

America’s four-star admirals, by taking the carrier out of service, are about to make a critical mistake. 

Trump tariff decision shadows Supreme Court, with unease palpable

Antsy lobbyists and lawyers, a buzzy press corps and the onslaught of news stories about the fate of President Trump's tariffs could lead one to believe it's the Supreme Court's opinion season climax — but it's only the beginning of a long term to come. As the Supreme Court begins releasing opinions, the trifecta of the financial, political and legal worlds are bracing for a potential game-changing ruling that stands to upend the global market. The unease is palpable, with...

Trump: Anything less than Greenland ‘in the hands of’ US ‘unacceptable’

President Trump said early Wednesday that anything less than U.S. control of Greenland would be “unacceptable” “The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA...

Trump ending federal funding to sanctuary cities, states

President Trump announced early Wednesday that his administration will strip federal funding from sanctuary cities and states, in line with policies he promoted on the campaign trail. “EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY FIRST, NO MORE PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STATES FOR THEIR CORRUPT CRIMINAL PROTECTION CENTERS KNOWN AS SANCTUARY CITIES,” the president wrote...

Meghan Markle may make UK visit after 4-year absence

Prince Harry has maintained that without proper security, he wouldn’t be able to bring his family to the U.K.

Secret Service agent placed on leave after allegedly discussing sensitive information

The Secret Service has placed an agent on administrative leave after an undercover video showed him discussing sensitive parts of his duties, NewsNation’s Kevin Bohn reported Tuesday. The Secret Service also suspended the agent's security clearance, who served on Vice President Vance’s detail and has worked for the law enforcement agency for five years. The...

DOJ sees no basis for civil rights investigation following ICE shooting in Minneapolis, official says

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly not investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer as a civil rights case. “There is currently no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to the DOJ for comment. Good,...

Trump: Renee Good’s actions before fatal shooting ‘were pretty tough’ 

President Trump said Tuesday that Renee Good’s actions prior to a federal immigration officer fatally shooting her “were pretty tough.” “I would bet you that she, under normal circumstances, was a very solid, wonderful person. But her actions were pretty tough,” the president told CBS News’s Tony Dokoupil. Good, 37, was shot and killed by...

Democrat wins Connecticut state House special election

Democrats were projected to win a Connecticut state House special election on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democratic candidate Larry Pemberton defeated Republican Brandon Sabbag for Connecticut state House District 139. Pemberton, who serves as treasurer for the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, according to The Bulletin, defeated Sabbag, who’s served on the Ledyard Republican Party,...

Chocolate bars sold nationwide recalled for possible contamination

Customers who have the affected products are urged to throw them away.

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