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Wicker opposes new ICE detention center in Mississippi over concerns of impact to local economy
The department is currently in the final stages of purchasing a warehouse in Byhalia, Mississippi, that would be converted into the ICE detention center, which comes as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration.
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US forces carry out five strikes against ISIS targets in Syria
CENTCOM said the latest operations occurred between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, resulting in the destruction of an ISIS communication site, critical logistics node and weapons storage facilities with 50 precision munitions.
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Suspected shooter of West Virginia National Guardsmen pleads not guilty to 9 federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, illegal possession of a firearm, and six related charges
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Federal judge declines to transfer pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to Louisiana
Farbiarz, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, determined that he has jurisdiction over the case because Khalil was being detained in New Jersey when his lawyer filed the challenge.
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Cory Booker breaks record for longest speech on Senate floor
Booker, who's speech was a protest of the current Trump administration, passed Thurmond's record at 7:19 p.m. Eastern. The senator claimed he would be speaking for as long as he was "physically able."
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Hunter Biden agrees to give up law license in Washington DC
The board on Tuesday recommended that the D.C. Court of Appeals, which has final say on all attorney discipline cases, accept Biden's consent to disbarment.
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Democrats replay politics of personal destruction to discredit censorship watchdog at hearing
"Everything looks like a conspiracy when you don't know how anything works," Mary Poppins of misinformation Nina Jankowicz, former head of Disinformation Governance Board, tells lawmakers.
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Guns for me, not for thee: Staffer arrested for gun inside Capitol works for gun-law advocate Booker
Senator Booker has been the leading Democratic advocate for increased gun control, including mandatory federal licenses for gun purchases.
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You Vote: Did Sen. Cory Booker help strengthen opposition to Trump with his 22-hour Senate speech?
This speech is not a filibuster and no legislation is being blocked, meaning Booker was able to give a prolonged speech that kept the Senate floor open.
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Trump announces deal with law firm connected to J6 House panel, Doug Emhoff
The deal includes an agreement with Willkie, Farr and Gallagher that the firm will provide at least $100 million in pro bono services during the second Trump administration for causes that the firm and the president both support.
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The 9 House Republicans who rebelled against leadership over new-mom proxy voting issue
The rule was blocked in a 206-222 split.
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GOP House leaders cancel votes for rest of week after internal revolt over new-mom proxy vote
The news comes after a group of nine Republicans joined House Democrats in opposing a procedural rule that would have blocked the House from voting on allowing proxy voting for new parents.
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Melania Trump honors eight women who exemplify courage, strength, on global stage
The eight women were honored with the International Women of Courage award during a ceremony at the State Department.