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Congress unveils $900B defense bill targeting China with tech bans, investment crackdown, US troop pay raise

Congress passes $900B defense bill targeting China with new investment restrictions, military technology bans, and 4% pay raise for troops nationwide.

Trump adds his birthday as free national park day while axing MLK Day and Juneteenth

Trump administration removes MLK Day and Juneteenth from national parks free entry days while adding president's birthday to the calendar, sparking criticism.

If it’s not a US war, who cares?, making liberal arts matter and other commentary

Foreign desk: If It’s Not a US War, Who Cares? President Trump “calls himself...

Dimon on Trump Media debanking: ‘People have to grow up here’

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon pushed back on allegations that Trump Media Group was “debanked” by Chase, saying his company abides by government subpoenas but does not target individuals or entities because of their political leanings. In an interview on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” host Maria Bartiromo asked the chief executive about claims from...

Former FDA commissioner: Trump claims about hepatitis B transmission ‘simply not true’

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that President Trump’s assertions about hepatitis B transmission are "simply not true." Trump said earlier this week that the disease is "mostly" transmitted sexually or via dirty needles. "That's the problem. That's simply not true," Gottlieb told host Margaret Brennan on CBS News’s "Face...

Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections

Florida's Republican-controlled House officially kicked off the first meeting of its select committee on congressional redistricting Thursday, as the state becomes the latest to consider redrawing electoral maps amid a partisan battle for every edge in next year's midterm elections.

Trump endorses Trever Nehls, identical twin of retiring Rep. Troy Nehls, for Texas seat

President Trump endorsed Trever Nehls, the identical twin of retiring Rep. Troy Nehls, for the Texas House seat his brother has held.

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

House Speaker Mike Johnson is imploring his fellow Republicans to stop venting their frustrations in public and bring their complaints to him directly.

Conservatives cried ‘woke’ and Ken Burns made a correction in his new documentary

Ken Burns had to correct a "woke bomb" in his new documentary series about the Revolutionary War.

C-SPAN is now airing on YouTube TV

C-SPAN's three channels are now available on the YouTube TV platform, the privately funded nonprofit news network announced Thursday.

Democrats’ anger at federal government hits record high just days before shutdown: Pew poll

Americans' emotional divide over federal government reaches historic levels with only one-in-five trusting government to do right, according to new Pew Research Center polling.

DHS arrests dozens of illegal immigrants within 24 hours of launching New Orleans operation

DHS arrested dozens in New Orleans during Operation Catahoula Crunch, targeting criminal illegal immigrants with violent histories across the region.

Ex–New York State official accused of spying for China called Hochul ‘more obedient’ than Cuomo, trial reveals

Linda Sun allegedly told Chinese officials that Kathy Hochul was “more obedient" than Andrew Cuomo, prosecutors said in her corruption trial.

US carries out 22nd strike on alleged drug vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization

U.S. military conducts 22nd strike under Pete Hegseth, targeting suspected drug vessel operated by terrorist organization in Eastern Pacific waters.

SCOTUS allows Texas to use Trump-pushed redrawn congressional redistricting map favoring Republicans

The Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling on Texas' request to reinstate the legislature's recently redrawn congressional map, which had given Republicans a five-seat advantage in the 2026 midterms.

Largest public-sector unions spent eye-popping amount on left-wing politics — 86 percent funded by member dues

The Commonwealth Foundation says major unions funneled nearly $1B into politics during the 2024 cycle, raising questions about how member dues are being used.

Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James in Virginia

The Department of Justice was unable to secure a grand jury indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James in Norfolk, Virginia, a source familiar said.

Omar allies tied to massive Minnesota COVID meal fraud scheme involving Somali community

Investigators say Rep. Ilhan's Omar associates have benefited from Minnesota’s massive COVID children's meal fraud scheme that was recently uncovered.

Suspected Chinese Spy Bragged Hochul Was ‘Much More Obedient’ Than Cuomo, Texts Show

Linda Sun boasted about getting then-Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to make a Lunar New Year video in 2021 celebrating the state’s Chinese consulate.

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