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Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: ‘Heightened risk’
Shipping in the Persian Gulf dipped sharply Wednesday as tensions with Iran intensified amid signs…
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Trump taps Colin McDonald for newly-created role of assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement
President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve in the newly…
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Former Rick Scott staffer jumps into crowded Florida primary for open House seat
A former staffer for Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is launching his own congressional bid on…
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Senate Democrat fires back after VP Vance makes Forrest Gump comparison
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois fired back at Vice President JD Vance after he…
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China executes 11 people convicted in scam crackdown
China executed 11 people convicted of intentional homicide, fraud and other crimes linked to a…
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Minnesota fraud case is ‘canary in the coal mine’ for government systems — including elections, lawyer wars
A Minnesota fraud scandal is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for how easily swindles…
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Trump says Noem doing ‘very good job, ‘won’t step down as homeland security chief amid Minnesota shift
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday he has no plans to ask Homeland Security Sec.…
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House Freedom Caucus draws line on DHS, ICE funding as Minneapolis unrest fuels shutdown risk
House Freedom Caucus leaders are drawing battle lines in the federal funding fight as the…
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Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state’s power grows
President Donald Trump credits Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the one for training him…
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Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding
Senate Republicans are marching forward with a massive funding package to avert a partial government…