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DHS Plans $20M in Electric-Shock Gloves for ICE
DHS is spending up to $20M on G.L.O.V.E. gloves that deliver electric shocks to ICE officers.
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Graham, Norman Advance to SC GOP Senate Runoff
South Carolina Republicans will hold a runoff next month to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with his sister Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advancing.
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Pentagon Confirms 153 Civilian Deaths in Yemen Airstrikes
The Pentagon has confirmed that U.S. airstrikes in Yemen last year resulted in 153 civilian deaths and 243 injuries.
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Reflecting Pool Case Dismissed Over Contractor Error
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against an Olympian after determining the Reflecting Pool damage was caused by a botched installation.
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Lauren Boebert’s Son Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested on felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child.
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Trump narrows recommended childhood vaccines to 11 core shots
Trump signs executive order narrowing recommended childhood vaccines to 11 core shots, a major shift in federal health policy.
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Blanche sworn in as Attorney General
Former defense lawyer Todd Blanche sworn in as Attorney General after Senate confirmation.
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US demands Iran pay reparations amid Strait standoff
Trump demands Iran pay for US casualties and damages, countering Tehran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Sanders targets ‘corrupt’ super PACs in 2026 primaries
Bernie Sanders is calling for a ban on super PACs in Democratic primaries, citing the 'corrupt' influence of outside money.
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Iran Makes Demands for Hormuz Strait Talks
Iran publishes list of demands amid negotiations to reopen strategic Strait of Hormuz, with implications for global oil supply
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Senate Passes Funding Bill, Confirms DOJ Head
Senate passes stopgap funding bill and confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General before August recess.
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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as AG
Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche is now the nation's top law enforcement official after a razor-thin Senate confirmation.