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White House says pilots who flew Iran mission will join Trump for July 4 event
"President Trump looks forward to celebrating our nation's founding on Friday in the nation's capital," Leavitt said in a statement. "To join in the celebration, the might of America's Air Force will conduct a flyover featuring our state-of-the-art F-22s, B-2s, and F-35s - the same air capabilities used for the decisive and successful strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities."
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Schumer indicates Democrats are not slowing on amendments to 'Big Beautiful Bill' amid vote-a-rama
Schumer did not indicate how many more amendments will be introduced before the final vote, but said Democrats want to introduce "as many amendments as we can."
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Judge rules Abrego Garcia will continue to remain in jail amid deportation concerns
The migrant is currently awaiting trial on allegations of human trafficking. Federal prosecutors allege Abrego Garcia transported hundreds of illegal migrants over many years, but he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Congress takes another look at US funding for World Anti-Doping Agency after China swimmer scandal
Several of the athletes who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs — including nearly half of the swimming team that China sent to the Tokyo Games — went on to win medals, including three golds.
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Hegseth confirms DoD is prepared to follow Trump's orders on Iran as president weighs options
The president also encouraged Israel to "keep going" in its fight with Iran and that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being treated "very unfairly" by the press.
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Feds nab Texas man who bought fireworks, drove to LA to allegedly kill police at anti-ICE riots
A man is facing federal charges after allegedly purchasing fireworks in New Mexico and indicating plans to harm law enforcement and government officials in Los Angeles with them. If convicted, he could be facing up to 10 years in federal prison.
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Sen. Blackburn demands accountability regarding alleged Chinese plot to make fake ballots in 2020
Blackburn said there had been speculation in the past about China and fraudulent ballots, but nothing was done about it.
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Jury finds Karen Read not guilty in death of former Boston police officer John O'Keefe
The verdict occurred during Read's second trial, after the first ended in a mistrial last year. Read did not testify in either trial.
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Judge blocks Trump administration policy mandating biological 'M' or 'F' passport sex markers
The policy follows President Trump’s executive order calling government agencies “to recognize two sexes, male and female.”
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Social Security to run out of money year earlier than projected: trustees
"If Congress does not act, combined trust fund reserves are currently projected to become depleted in 2034," the trustees said.
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Top Homeland Security official says 'foreign adversary' possibly behind anti-ICE riots
Protests and riots broke out across Los Angeles in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' arrests of illegal migrants.
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White House challenges House Democrats' report Trump pardons cost $1.3B in unrealized restitution
“At the time President Trump pardoned the January 6th insurrectionists, only 15% of the $3 million in restitution ordered to victims had been paid, with the remaining $2.6 million due suddenly liquidated by the President’s pardons,” the House Democrats said.
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Department of Justice eliminates 4,500 jobs, plans to cut 1,500 from FBI
The DOJ's budget request is for $33.6 billion, which is $2.5 billion less than the prior fiscal year's budget.