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Fed Chair Jerome Powell describes federal criminal probe as political pressure, vows to stand firm
“No one, certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve, is above the law, but this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure,” Powell said.
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U-Haul truck appears to drive through Iran protest in Los Angeles, report says
The incident reportedly took place in the Westwood neighborhood, according to NBC4 Los Angeles.
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Noem says ‘hundreds’ more federal agents are going to Minneapolis as anti-ICE protests continue
The increased federal presence comes after tens of thousands of people marched against ICE in Minneapolis this weekend
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Lawler urges Trump to restrict visas of Iranian regime officials ahead of UN General Assembly
Lawler, who serves as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, highlighted Iran’s worsening human rights abuses and its support for terrorism in the wake of its 12-day war with Israel.
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Patel reveals FBI stopped potential mass shooting at North Carolina preschool
"Parents should know we will never hesitate to respond with urgency to protect their kids, their schools, and their communities," Patel said in a statement.
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Appeals Court allows Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center to continue operations
“After careful consideration, we grant the defendants’ motions and we stay the preliminary injunction and the underlying case itself pending appeal,” the three Eleventh US Circuit Court of Appeals judges wrote in the order.
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Melania Trump hosts AI education roundtable at White House with tech leaders
The meeting comes before President Donald Trump is expected to host tech leaders at a dinner in the newly renovated White House Rose Garden Thursday evening.
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In sending military to DC, Trump uses strategy that led to El Salvador's drastic drop in murders
In 2015, El Salvador recorded 6,656 homicides. But after the mass arrests, the numbers plummeted. Seven months into this year, there had been about 40 murders.
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Bondi announces expansion of human trafficking taskforce: 'The cost of human smuggling is huge'
Bondi claimed in a press conference that too many people are dying during human smuggling and trafficking operations and that she is expanding the task force with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to cover more ground.
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FBI seized phones, files, computer equipment during John Bolton raid
The bureau raided Bolton's Maryland suburban home last month as part of a national security investigation that started under the Biden administration, but was not heavily pursued until FBI Director Kash Patel took office earlier this year.
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GOP Arizona state senator files ethics complaint against Democrat for sharing ICE location
"Senator Ortiz's actions were not only reckless – they were dangerous," Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman said
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Convicted FBI agent tipped off Hunter Biden-linked Chinese company about criminal investigation
A disgraced FBI official tipped off a Chinese company about a criminal investigation while Hunter Biden was pursuing lucrative deals with the CCP-linked business.
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Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn to run for Congress again in Florida: report
One source told Axios that Cawthorn met with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss the bid.