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US seizes second merchant vessel off coast of Venezuela in international waters: report
The action follows the Dec. 10 seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast by U.S. forces.
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Illegal immigrant arrested for alleged rape in Pennsylvania
Bensalem detectives obtained a warrant for Mendez-Ramon’s arrest after he later acknowledged the assault during questioning.
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Hegseth promises to fix barracks, but work could take time
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has pledged to tackle longstanding issues with U.S. military barracks that have frustrated troops, lawmakers, and taxpayers for decades. In a recent social media post, Hegseth flipped through a 118-page Government Accountability Office
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US destroys alleged drug trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific, kills four 'narco-terrorists'
Southern Command said the strike on Thursday occurred in international waters, and the ship was operated by a "Designated Terrorist Organization," though it did not specify which terrorist group.
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House Homeland Republicans warn of increased threats to law enforcement over dangerous rhetoric
House Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino highlighted the impact of anti-law enforcement sentiment on operational effectiveness and promised to provide law enforcement officers with the resources and support they need.
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You Vote: Following the arrest and detention of the alleged J6 pipe bomb suspect, what do you think?
The arrest Thursday comes after a nearly five-year investigation to identify the bomber, who in a surveillance video appears to be a male in a hoodie, gloves and a face mask.
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Exclusive: Patel says FBI probing whether arrested J6 bomb suspect had other targets or plots
FBI director also blasts earlier regime for failing to solve the case: "Either sheer incompetence or negligence ... either way, it's unacceptable for this FBI."
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Afghan watchdog concludes billions in weapons U.S. left behind form ‘core’ of Taliban military
The U.S. invaded Afghanistan on October 7, 2001, in response to the 9/11 attacks a month earlier. The U.S. presence in Afghanistan then continued under four presidents.
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Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James again on mortgage fraud allegations
The decision comes after a federal judge dismissed the initial case against James last month because the federal prosecutor who brought the case was not lawfully appointed.
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Supreme Court rules Texas can use redistricting map during 2026 midterms
The ruling comes after Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily blocked a lower court order last month that found Texas’ map was likely unconstitutional because it was likely racially gerrymandered.
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House Democrat teases articles of impeachment against Hegseth over 'Signalgate,' missile strikes
Thanedar said he was filing the articles of impeachment because "every day it becomes clearer that he is engaging in unlawful, illegal activity." The charges are murder, conspiracy for murder, and unlawful mishandling of classified information.
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Appeals court temporarily lifts block on Trump National Guard deployment in DC
The order comes after the Trump administration called for 500 more National Guard troops to be stationed in the district in the wake of the deadly shooting.
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Trump picks new lead architect for White House ballroom
The facility will fulfill the longstanding desire of prior presidents for a larger facility for state functions but has also attracted criticism from Democrats, who have complained about the demolition of historic portions of the White House complex.