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Law enforcement ramps up security at NYE celebrations nationwide, warns Americans to be vigilant
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security said in a joint bulletin that there is no specific threat to festivities this year, but noted that lone actors and small groups pose the most significant threat to New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Number of Americans detained in Venezuela has risen since US increased pressure on regime: Report
An unidentified U.S. official told the New York Times that some of the detainees face legitimate criminal charges, but the U.S. government is considering designating at least two other prisoners as wrongfully detained.
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Trump says construction on his long-promised Triumphal Arch expected to begin in next 2 months
The structure is purportedly modeled loosely on European victory monuments.
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Federal prosecutors seek at least 30-year prison sentence for attempted Kavanaugh assassin
The defendant, who previously went by Nicholas John Roske at the time but now goes by Sophie Roske after transitioning from male to female, is expected to be sentenced on Oct. 3.
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Virginia US attorney resigns after Trump says he wants him out: Report
Trump made the remark during comments to the press in the Oval Office, where he claimed Siebert could "not be any good" because Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine support of him. Trump nominated Siebert in May.
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Hamadeh questions DOJ why Americans have not received funds from French cement company over ISIS
The company was ordered to pay nearly $778 million in forfeiture and fines, which lawmakers claimed in February should have gone to families who were impacted by ISIS, according to a letter shared with Just The News.
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Ted Cruz blasts FCC Chair Brendan Carr's criticism of ABC as mob tactics 'right out of Goodfellas'
ABC pulled Kimmel's show off the air indefinitely on Wednesday over backlash to the late night host's monologue where he claimed that the "MAGA gang" was trying to politically benefit from the murder of Kirk.
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U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly presents 'AI for America' roadmap
Known as "AI for America," the plan says the artificial intelligence revolution is here, but steps must be taken to “ensure this technology drives opportunity for all Americans” by putting people before machines when it comes to innovation.
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Trump changes tune on Virginia US attorney nominee who would oversee Letitia James mortgage case
Trump nominated Erik Siebert for the post in May, who would be responsible for weighing whether to pursue mortgage fraud claims against New York Attorney General Letitia James if confirmed by the Senate.
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Defense Department plagued by financial reporting issues that must be fixed to pass full audit: GAO
The Defense Department is currently the only major federal agency that hasn't received a clean audit opinion on its financial statements, which "not only impedes DOD’s financial transparency but that of the U.S. government as a whole," the GAO noted
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Trump warns government could shut down for a short period amid Congress' funding battle
The House of Representatives passed a short-term continuing resolution that would keep the government funded through Nov. 21. But the Senate rejected the legislation in a 44-48 vote just hours later.
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U.S. Education Department launches America 250 effort
First Liberty Institute joined the department, along with 40 other organizations such as Turning Point USA, in launching this coalition on Constitution Day, commemorating the document’s signing on Sept. 17, 1787.
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Watch Live: Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office
The signing ceremony is taking place in the Oval Office of the White House.