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US used sonic weapon on Venezuelan troops, report shared by Leavitt claims

A viral story claims US forces used sonic weapons during the Venezuela operation to capture Nicolas Maduro, leaving guards bleeding and unable to move.

Border czar Tom Homan accuses Democrats of fueling chaos as ICE shooting fallout grows

White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Democrats and liberal activists are being hypocritical in their outrage over immigration enforcement.

Sen. Chris Murphy says Trump is ’10 times more impeachable’ in second term

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is sounding open to the prospect of a third impeachment trial for President Trump if Democrats regain control of the House in November's midterm elections.

Minnesota Democrats are demanding a broader investigation into Renee Good’s shooting

The investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis shouldn't be overseen solely by the federal government, two of the state's leading Democrats said Sunday.

Border czar Tom Homan not ready to classify Renee Nicole Good a ‘domestic terrorist’

White House border czar Tom Homan is tapping the brakes on efforts to label Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist" after her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, putting him at odds with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

MTG blames Trump’s ‘traitor’ attack for triggering death threats, driving her out of Congress

Fresh off her final day in Congress, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday that the breaking point came when President Trump publicly branded her a "traitor" -- a label she says unleashed a wave of death threats that left her genuinely worried for her family's safety.

Democratic caucus Chair Aguilar says Trump impeachment is not a priority

House Democratic Caucus Chair Peter Aguilar said Wednesday that Democrats are not focused on impeaching President Trump, after the president warned Republican lawmakers that Democrats will try to impeach him a third time if they win back control of the House this year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw new congressional districts, joining a redistricting arms race among states that have redrawn districts mid-decade.

U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tankers, starts to market crude for sale

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it's marketing Venezuelan crude oil for sale and will control the flow of crude from the South American country "indefinitely" as U.S. forces seized two sanctioned tankers in Atlantic waters.

5 questions about the Democratic push to replace Chuck Schumer

At least 13 states have Democratic Senate candidates who oppose Schumer's continued leadership.

Speaker Johnson says U.S. pursuing ‘diplomatic channels’ to acquire Greenland, not military force

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Trump administration is not seriously considering military action to acquire Greenland but is pursuing "diplomatic channels."

‘You have failed’: Comer clashes with Democrat as Minnesota fraud probe sparks shouting match

Reps. James Comer and Summer Lee engage in heated exchange during House Oversight Committee hearing examining Minnesota daycare and medical fraud schemes.

Minnesota AG blasts House hearing on fraud scandal in his state: ‘A lot of bulls— from Republicans’

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison clashes with Republicans as House Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds Minnesota fraud scandal hearing.

White House says Venezuela’s future ‘dictated’ by US as Trump embraces ‘American dominance’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is in "close correspondence" with interim Venezuelan authorities after the toppling of the Maduro regime.

Watchdog urges DOJ probe of top research university over alleged illegal DEI practices: ‘Defies common sense’

America First Legal accuses Washington University of violating civil rights law through diversity programs that allegedly prioritize certain racial groups.

Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to ‘get the f— out of Minneapolis,’ rejects DHS self-defense statement

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told federal immigration authorities to leave the city after a woman was fatally shot during an ICE operation, prompting DHS pushback.

Trump admin to control Venezuelan oil sales in radical shift aimed at restarting crude flow

Energy secretary reveals Venezuelan oil export plan as Trump administration seeks to restart flow from world's largest oil reserves to the U.S. market.

GOP lawmaker moves to award congressional medal for journalist who exposed Minnesota fraud

Journalist Nick Shirley uncovered Minnesota fraud operations that allegedly cost the state up to $9 billion, prompting Rep. Eli Crane to propose congressional recognition.

Minnesota senator calls on ICE to ‘leave now for everyone’s safety’ after shooting incident

Senator Tina Smith demands ICE leave Minneapolis immediately after woman reportedly injured in shooting during federal immigration enforcement operation.

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