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Pentagon to send B-52s and warships to Middle East amid rising tension
"Should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target American personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take every measure necessary to defend our people," Ryder said in a statement.
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SCOTUS says some Pennsylvania voters whose mail ballots are rejected can still have votes counted
These technical errors include failing to include secrecy envelopes and failing to sign or date the outer envelope.
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House Republicans investigate Charleston sheriff's alleged refusal to cooperate with ICE
ICE data revealed that Graziano failed to honor 51 detainer requests issued by the agency, and rescinded a pre-existing agreement that gave ICE enough time to pick up the illegal immigrants.
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Senate GOP campaign chair predicts Trump will endorse Sam Brown in Nevada Senate race
“I think he’s going to,” Daines told Politico of Trump backing Brown. “This is a situation where President Trump helps Sam Brown. I think Sam Brown helps President Trump. He’s the guy President Trump wants standing by him … I think they help each other.”
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Senate Republicans kill legislation to protect access to contraceptives
The bill was introduced by Democratic Sens. Ed Markey from Massachusetts, and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii. It would have protected an individual's right to “obtain contraceptives and to voluntarily engage in contraception” on the federal level, and defines contraceptives as “any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy."
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Former CBP chief Morgan says Biden's executive order does not shut down the southern border
Morgan said that the order would legalize the lawlessness and chaos that has been going on at the border for the past few years.
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McConnell accuses Senate Democrats of committing ethics violations in demanding Alito recusal
McConnell said the violation was made by Whitehouse and Blumenthal, because they are members of the Supreme Court Bar. Both senators have argued cases in front of the Supreme Court before joining Congress, and lawyers must join the Supreme Court Bar in order to argue cases.
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Georgia appeals court pauses Fani Willis prosecution of Trump
Willis indicted Trump and 18 codefendants last year under the state's RICO Act, though the case been derailed over allegations that she maintained an inappropriate relationship with a prosecutor she hired to pursue the case.
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House passes first 2025 spending bill, includes funding for Veterans Affairs
The bill is the first of 12 appropriation bills that House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to pass ahead of the August recess. It also includes funding for military construction projects, veterans housing, bars the VA from flying LGBTQ flags, and restricts access to gender-affirming care. It was passed in a 209-197 vote.
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GOP Rep. Bergman tops list of biggest spenders under House reimbursement program: Report
Bergman's total was $32,000 in lodging and close to $12,000 for meals
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Johnson taps GOP Reps. Perry, Jackson to serve on Intel panel
Membership on the Intelligence Committee has been a point of controversial in recent years, especially in light of Republican reviews of the Intelligence Community agencies.
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Former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren slams Biden for suggesting Netanyahu purposely prolonged war
Oren called Biden's comments "very inappropriate."