Government
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Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill, prolonging partial government shutdown
The department entered a shutdown earlier this month after Senate Democrats failed to pass the House's DHS funding bill because of objections to immigration enforcement.
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Speaker Johnson slams Democrats who are skipping SOTU: 'Republicans don't do that'
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are expected to skip Tuesday night's signature address for other events, including an event outside the Capitol building that will take place on the National Mall.
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DHS reinstates 56 Coast Guard members dismissed for declining to get COVID vaccines
The Coast Guard members will now receive back pay effective from the date of their discharge, and their service records will be changed to reflect a period of continuous active service between the date of their discharge and their reinstatement.
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Judges reject civil rights groups' bids to extend voter registration deadline in FL, GA
“We did not hear from anyone specifically who could not register to vote,” U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross said.
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FEMA, mainstream media dust off 'misinformation' chestnut to shield agency from hurricane criticism
Agency dismisses misinformation without providing evidence or even showing the public what it's rebutting. Government Accountability Office report undermines denials by FEMA, White House and their media cheerleaders.
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Johnson shuts down calls for Congress to return early to approve additional FEMA funding
Mayorkas and the White House have maintained that FEMA has enough money to respond to the "immediate needs" from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but warned that future disasters could pose serious problems.
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'Got a terrorist in a public school' Oklahoma officials probe ties of teen charged in terror plot
"We're trying to kind of get to the bottom of how often was the kid on campus," Ryan Walters said. "But again, it was part of the refugee program here, and was arrested by the FBI as a conspirator there."
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Mayorkas confirms FEMA has funds for hurricanes Milton and Helene plus tornadoes
Mayorkas previously indicated that the agency did not have enough money to get through the rest of hurricane season, which ends in November, and urged Congress to return to session and pass more funds for disaster relief.
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US approves temporary imports of IV fluid amid national shortage from Hurricane Helene
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the temporary shipments on Wednesday from Baxter headquarters in the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, and Canada.
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Judge sets May trial date in Diddy's sex trafficking case
The trial date has been set for May 5, 2025.
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House Chairman Green demands answers on DHS, FBI failure to vet alleged Afghan terror suspect
One suspect was arrested by the FBI Monday and charged with multiple crimes, including allegedly planning an Election Day terrorist attack in support of ISIS.
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TD Bank pleads guilty in money laundering case, agrees to pay $3 billion in penalties
The resolution was reached with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), as well as the Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
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Florida death toll climbs to nine in aftermath of Hurricane Milton, search & rescue continues
St. Petersburg has gotten roughly 18 inches of rain, according to reports.