Politics
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Special counsel resigns, removing roadblock to Trump firings
U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger resigned his post on Thursday, removing himself as a hurdle to President Trump's plans to fire thousands of...
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Trump eyes another extension of deadline for TikTok sale
President Trump said Thursday that he will "probably" grant an extension on TikTok's deadline to find an American buyer or be banned in the United...
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Trump yanks security clearances at firm where lawyer spread false Russia rumors
For the second time in as many weeks, President Trump on Thursday revoked the security clearances for a high-powered Washington law firm with deep...
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House Freedom Caucus ready to pivot, back funding extension to help Trump
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris told The Washington Times that he and other fiscal hard-liners are willing to support a stopgap bill...
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Trump says Cabinet will huddle with Musk biweekly
President Trump said Thursday his Cabinet secretaries and Elon Musk had a "very positive" meeting Thursday about cutting the costs of government,...
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Senate Democrats ask for ethics probe into D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has filed a misconduct complaint against Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for Washington,...
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Activists fume after GOP calls Democratic lawmaker an 'illegal immigrant'
Democrats demanded apologies from top Republicans this week after the House GOP's campaign arm labeled a member of Congress an "illegal immigrant."
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Witkoff says U.S., Ukraine to hold talks on peace deal in Saudi Arabia
Officials from the U.S. and Ukraine will meet next week in Saudi Arabia to discuss a "framework" for a ceasefire and longer-term peace agreement...
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Congress repeals Biden offshore drilling rule as Republicans continue regulatory rollback
Legislation to repeal a Biden administration rule adding costs to offshore drilling is on its way to President Trump's desk as Republicans continue...
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'Deeply unfair': Newsom breaks with Democrats on transgender athletes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that allowing male-born athletes in female sports is "deeply unfair," breaking ranks with his fellow Democrats on...
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House censures Al Green for heckling Trump during address to Congress
The House on Thursday formally rebuked Rep. Al Green for his cane-waving rant at President Trump's address to a Congress.
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FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration largely sidestepped questions Thursday from senators about how he would...