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Politics15h ago

Foreign Office overruled vetting agency on Mandelson US ambassador appointment

Officials overruled security vetting recommendation against Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, with PM reportedly unaware until this week.

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Politics17h ago

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution on Iran conflict as some eye future votes

The Republican-led Senate voted 47-52 to reject a Democratic resolution requiring troop withdrawal from Iran, but some GOP senators signal openness to future congressional action.

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Politics16h ago

House rushes to vote on surveillance program renewal as expiration deadline looms

House leaders called lawmakers back for overnight vote on Section 702 surveillance program renewal with changes, facing civil liberties concerns.

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Politics18h ago

LA District Attorney Assigns Sex Crimes Division to Swalwell Investigation

Los Angeles District Attorney's office has assigned its Sex Crimes Division to work with law enforcement on an investigation involving Rep. Eric Swalwell.

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Politics15h ago

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, self in murder-suicide

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life in their Annandale home, police say.

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Politics14h ago

Trump Addresses Unconfirmed Reports of Missing Nuclear Scientists

President Trump said he held a meeting regarding unconfirmed reports about missing nuclear scientists, calling the matter 'pretty serious stuff.'

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Politics1d ago

Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell If He Doesn't Step Down in May

President Trump said he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell doesn't voluntarily leave when his term expires next month.

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Politics15h ago

Obama Endorses Virginia Redistricting Amendment as Voters Face Tuesday Decision

Former President Barack Obama urged Virginia voters to support a redistricting referendum that could reshape congressional districts ahead of midterms.

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Politics20h ago

Trump's Triumphal Arch design faces federal review as part of Washington projects

Federal commission to review Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch proposal along with White House ballroom and office building painting plans.

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Politics13h ago

Arizona judge rules in favor of county election official in authority dispute

A judge sided with Maricopa County's top election official in a legal fight over election authority with the local board.

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Politics13h ago

Coast Guard to Deploy Two Icebreakers to Alaska by 2028

The U.S. Coast Guard announced plans to homeport two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska by 2028 to strengthen maritime presence in the Arctic region.

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Politics1d ago

Dr. Erica Schwartz Emerges as Leading Candidate for CDC Director Position

White House officials indicate Dr. Erica Schwartz is the top candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Politics7h ago

US State Department Delegation Visits Cuba Amid Diplomatic Outreach

Senior State Department officials traveled to Cuba last week for meetings with Cuban government representatives in Havana.

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Politics11h ago

Trump to Nominate Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA

Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL who previously led FEMA, to run the disaster response agency.

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Politics1d ago

ICE Agent Charged With Assault for Pointing Gun at Civilians on Minnesota Highway

Federal immigration agent Gregory Morgan Jr. faces felony assault charges for allegedly pointing his weapon at occupants of a vehicle on Minneapolis highway.

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