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Capitol Police says it has arrested suspect for allegedly threatening to kill a member of Congress
The suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Richard Griffin of Pennsylvania. The department did not indicate which member of Congress the threats were lodged against.
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Jim Jordan launches House Judiciary probe into phone companies tied to Jack Smith's Arctic Frost
Jordan sent the letters to AT&T and Verizon demanding documents and communications related to Smith's subpoenas.
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Senate votes to keep the government closed, setting it up to be longest shutdown on record
The Senate voted 54-44 against invoking cloture on the House-passed continuing resolution, with no major changes from previous votes. Tuesday's vote marked the 14th time the Senate tried to pass the resolution.
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Security shoots at U-Haul truck ignoring commands, approaching California Coast Guard base
"When the vehicle’s actions posed a direct threat to the safety of Coast Guard and security personnel, law enforcement officers discharged several rounds of live fire," the military branch said
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Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over TV ad using Reagan speech on tariffs
Trump made the announcement after the Ronald Reagan Foundation said the Ontario province was not authorized to use the recording.
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Court sets date for oral arguments in Comey's case challenging Halligan's appointment
The case's oral arguments are scheduled for Nov. 13 in South Carolina
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DC man sues after arrested, released for playing 'Star Wars' music behind National Guard in protest
Sam O'Hara claims that his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated, and that he was subjected to false arrest and battery
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Trump says an anonymous donor has pledged $130 million to cover military pay amid shutdown
The private donation comes the same day Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill that would have covered the paychecks of service members, Transportation Security Administration employees, and air traffic controllers.
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Justice Department warns California officials not to arrest ICE agents
"California politicians want to arrest federal agents for enforcing federal law," Blanche said. "We just sent them a letter: Stand down or face prosecution. No one threatens our agents. No one will stop us from Making America Safe Again."
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Texas murder suspect allegedly came into US illegally through Biden admin CBP One app: Report
Javier Roman Hernandez, who is charged in connection with the death of 43-year-old Mary Gonzales in Austin, Texas, came into the U.S. through the Hidalgo, Texas, Point of Entry in July of 2023.
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California lawmakers demand answers on live artillery fire over Golden State highway
The event included a live-fire amphibious assault demonstration over Interstate five, which saw shrapnel hit at least two California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicles.
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DOJ denies MSNBC claims about Schiff mortgage fraud case not being strong enough
The Justice Department is shooting down a report by MSNBC that the alleged mortgage fraud case against Adam Schiff is not strong.
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White House adds new section to website defending construction of new ballroom
The new section also features swipes at former Democratic presidential administrations, including former President Bill Clinton for the Monica Lewinsky scandal in 1998, and the 2023 cocaine scandal under former President Joe Biden.