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ICE lodges detainer on Salvadoran national, 18, accused of 2 fatal shootings in Houston

ICE lodged an ice detainer against Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, who came here illegally from El Salvador in 2014 and is charged with two murders in Houston.

Socialist frontrunner in the hot seat after ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’ post emerges online

Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist frontrunner in the Wisconsin governor race, once called to cancel Thanksgiving in a since-deleted post.

Trump warns Iran fighting isn’t over as he vows US will ‘win’ as talks fade

Trump says Iran will "peter out" as U.S. strikes continue, but admits the five-month conflict could drag on as November midterm elections approach.

California’s automatic minimum wage hikes hurt ‘affordability’

California’s minimum wage is rising to $17.40 per hour, starting next January 1. It’s...

Trump is facing a major Iran war hurdle — this time on the homefront

An Iran war that was supposed to be brief, and then was supposed to...

White House blames Dems for potential WIC lapse, announces ‘creative solution’ to keep program running

Karoline Leavitt shared on X Tuesday the White House is using tariff revenue to keep the WIC program running during the government shutdown after a funding lapse.

Democrat Aftyn Behn advances to special election in battle for vacant congressional seat in deep-red district

Tennessee Democrats picked Aftyn Behn as their nominee for a special congressional election in the Republican-leaning 7th District, with the general election set for December 2.

Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in battle for vacant House seat

Matt Van Epps secured victory in Tennessee's GOP congressional primary after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement in the crowded 11-candidate race.

Patel, FBI ‘flex resources’ for Windy City crime crackdown as part of Trump administration’s ‘focused effort’

FBI Director Kash Patel defends the bureau's role in Trump administration immigration enforcement efforts in Chicago despite continued local resistance.

Why Raymond Randolph Was Right

As Senator Cruz and Chairmen Jordan and Issa investigate the Climate Judiciary Project, it’s good to remember that Judge Randolph got there first.

Why Colorado’s Counseling Censorship Should Lose at the Supreme Court

At least three aspects of the case should lead to free speech prevailing.

National Guard arrives in Illinois as Trump pursues crime crackdown

The first contingent of President Trump's call-up of National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Tuesday as the administration pushes to crack down on crime in some of the country's major cities.

Senate confirms 108 more Trump nominees, clearing bulk of backlog

Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed 108 of President Trump's nominees to executive roles, taking advantage of their recent rules change to clear most of the backlog that built up amid Democrats' universal filibuster of the president's personnel.

Senate Democrats want to see more evidence that the FBI illegally spied on GOP lawmakers

Senate Democrats on Tuesday said they wanted to see more evidence that President Biden's FBI spied on Republican lawmakers before they would believe there was wrongdoing.

Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law a new 24% tax on marijuana sales between producers and dispensaries, creating revenue to partially fund her long-promised effort to improve the state's roads.

Bondi dodges questions as she clashes with Democrats over claims she’s weaponized Justice Department

Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump's political opponents.

Attorney General Bondi challenges Democrats to let go of ‘hate’ for Trump

Attorney General Pam Bondi blasted Democrats on Tuesday for the current government shutdown, accusing them of allowing an overriding hatred of President Trump to leave her law enforcement agents patrolling their cities without getting paid for it.

Virginia AG candidate embroiled in violent text message scandal cancels latest fundraiser amid backlash

Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones canceled a Thursday fundraiser after facing backlash over 2022 text messages fantasizing about shooting his GOP opponent.

Israel calls prominent Democrat ‘mouthpiece for Hamas’ in blistering Oct. 7 post

The Israel Foreign Ministry issued a blistering criticism of Zohran Mamdani on the second year since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, calling him a “mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda."

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