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Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

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Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

Hegseth says he won’t publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

Hegseth says he won’t publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

Federal judge says he’s inclined to deny preservationists’ request to halt Trump’s ballroom project

Federal judge says he’s inclined to deny preservationists’ request to halt Trump’s ballroom project

FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash

FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

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Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent

Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

Fired federal workers turn to start their own businesses and ventures

Fired federal workers turn to start their own businesses and ventures

The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates

The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates

Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria

Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days

Court battle begins over California’s new congressional map designed to favor Democrats

Court battle begins over California’s new congressional map designed to favor Democrats

Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans

Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president’s Jan. 6 speech

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president’s Jan. 6 speech

Virginia Department of Education projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years

Virginia Department of Education projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years

US military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people

US military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says

Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says

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STORY REMOVED: US–Aviation Safety

Bowser slams ‘politically motivated’ House committee report on DC crime data

Bowser slams ‘politically motivated’ House committee report on DC crime data

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