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U.S. military steps up planning for extended Iran campaign: report
Officials familiar with the Pentagon’s assessments said this would represent a significantly more serious level of engagement than previous confrontations between Washington and Tehran.
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Trump to announce Board of Peace members pledging more than $5B for Gaza aid and reconstruction
"Just last month, two dozen distinguished Founding Members joined me in Davos, Switzerland, to celebrate its official formation, and present a bold Vision for the Civilians in Gaza, and then, ultimately, far beyond Gaza — WORLD PEACE!" he wrote.
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Ex-Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller contests her removal from WH religious liberty panel
"Hey @DanPatrick, why didn’t you allow any Jewish Americans to come testify at the religious liberty hearing who don’t support political Zionism? If you truly care about combatting antisemitism you would have had Jewish Americans there who don’t support your political Zionist agenda which hijacked our hearing," Prejean wrote
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State, federal and out-of-state agencies to provide help to Los Angeles: 'Not enough firefighters'
“Last night, I contacted the State Office of Emergency Services and requested 250 additional engine companies from Northern California, staffed with over 1,000 personnel,” Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said.
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Low police, victim participation in violent crime reporting undermines Dem cities touting declines
Some experts say the National Crime Victimization Survey is more accurate than FBI numbers because less than 50% victims report violent/property crimes to police
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Federal judge rejects Biden administration's Title IX rules
U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves ruled the Department of Education “exceeded its statutory authority.”
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Former first lady Michele Obama does not attend Carter state funeral
Mrs. Obama reportedly had a scheduling conflict and is in Hawaii.
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Biggs hopeful 'Laken Riley Act' will be on Trump's desk by inauguration
The 'Laken Riley Act' got bipartisan support in the House with 48 Democrats and 216 Republicans voting to for it.
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Pompeo says Iranian 'regime's end is in reach' under Trump, urges him to embrace 'the resistance'
"You, the resistance. You are on the right path," he says
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LA Mayor Bass stumbles in speech about wildfires, advising residents to visit 'URL'
Bass declined to answer reporters' questions about her decision to travel to Ghana instead of staying in Los Angeles.
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New York Court of Appeals denies Trump’s request to postpone his Jan. 10 sentencing
Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, Jan. 10, at 9:30 a.m., pending a decision from the Supreme Court. He is planning to appear remotely by video.
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Watch Live: Mourners gather for Jimmy Carter's state funeral at Washington National Cathedral
Biden is expected to deliver the eulogy at the service, which will also feature testimony from Carter's family, including his grandchildren.
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Casket for late-President Carter leaves Capitol for state funeral at Washington National Cathedral
All four living U.S. presidents – Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump – are set to attempt the cathedral service.