The Congressional DOGE Caucus’ plans for cutting government waste are shifting into focus after the group’s second-ever closed-door meeting on Wednesday. Caucus leaders are splitting lawmakers into eight working groups focused on different sectors for…
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World leaders, US politicians react to Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal: ‘Long-overdue news’
by adminLeaders in the U.S. and around the world commended the recent Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on Wednesday. Biden announced the terms of the cease-fire during a news conference Wednesday at the White House. It will consist…
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‘Worst farewell speech in presidential history’: Biden’s Oval Office goodbye panned as ‘dark’
by adminReactions from social media came pouring in Wednesday night as President Biden delivered his farewell address to the country, ending a career in politics that spanned over half a century. ‘Joe Biden discussing democracy, a…
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Jan. 6 committee member says pardons are unnecessary: ‘We didn’t do anything wrong’
by adminRep. Pete Aguilar, a top Democrat who served on the congressional committee investigating President-elect Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, isn’t expecting any favors from the outgoing commander-in-chief. He said he thinks…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and bring a pause to more than a year of fighting. Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his…
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Trump’s UN ambassador pick Elise Stefanik could save taxpayers millions if taps Musk-Ramaswamy ‘DOGE’
by adminRep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY., will soon appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to seek confirmation for her role in President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Several former diplomats…
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Trump AG pick Pam Bondi would ‘make America safe again’ with ‘back to basics’ DOJ approach: former colleague
by adminFormer FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker, who worked hand-in-hand with Trump’s pick for attorney general, said Pam Bondi is a ‘woman of integrity’ who, if confirmed, would prosecute fairly and stick to the U.S. Constitution.…
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White House removes Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism designation, reversing Trump administration move
by adminThe Biden administration lifted Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, reversing a move made by the Trump administration in 2021. The decision, which is reportedly part of a Catholic Church-sponsored deal…
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Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth’s young daughter in ‘despicable’ confirmation hearing exchange
by adminSen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., invoked secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth’s daughter during a heated hearing, prompting pushback from conservatives on social media who argued that the comments crossed a line. So you think you…
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A group of House Republicans is pushing to completely block U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO). Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, policy chair for the conservative House Freedom Caucus, introduced the bill on Tuesday…