Federal Agencies
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Hegseth advocates for action in Europe against migration 'invasion' in D-Day speech
“Different European beaches are stormed by dangerous ideologies,” Hegseth said during the address, questioning whether European capitals would act before it was “too late.”
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D.C. judge dismisses lawsuit against musician who backed out of Kennedy Center gig over Trump
Redd canceled last year’s event shortly after the Kennedy Center’s Trump-appointed board voted to place the president’s name on the venue.
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Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts
The Congressional Budget Office projected in February that the federal deficit will reach $1.9 trillion, or 5.8% of GDP, in fiscal year 2026
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Hegseth: US launched three strikes on drug boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
"All strikes were in international waters with no U.S. forces harmed," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said
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States vary in how federal workers would pay back unemployment
Federal workers collecting Georgia or Tennessee unemployment benefits could have to return some of the money if they are paid back wages after the federal shutdown ends, according to the respective labor departments. The number of Tennessee furloughed federal
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U.S. Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in South China Sea, crew safe
The U.S. Pacific Fleet said both crashes are under investigation.
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USDA says food aid benefits won’t be issued next month due to ongoing government shutdown
The current government shutdown is the second longest in history
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Arctic Frost probe targeting Trump conservatives born at highest levels of Biden White House, DOJ
Evidence continues to emerge showing the top levels of the Biden Administration involved in the investigations into once-and-future rival Donald Trump.
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Gabbard details arrest of cartel 'baby trafficker' who was selling newborn babies
Gabbard described an operation in which intelligence provided to Mexican law enforcement led to the arrest of an alleged Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) associate known as “La Diabla.” The individual is accused of leading a criminal network involved in human trafficking, illegal medical procedures, and the sale of newborns.
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Narco interdiction at sea isn’t new, CBP, Coast Guard have been doing it for years
By early October, Trump told Congress the U.S. was engaged in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels in the Caribbean. On Friday, he said he planned to provide more information to Congress about using the U.S. military to target drug cartel operations, The Center Square reported.
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Government shutdown halts visa, permanent resident approvals
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is a fee funded agency that allows it to accept foreign worker visa applications during federal funding lapses. However, the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for certifying necessary documents that immigrants or employers use to obtain work visas or permanent resident status.
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Trump administration seeks new offshore oil drilling leases along U.S. coasts by 2026: report
“This decision is not about energy dominance—it’s about donor dominance,” Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., said. “The Arctic Refuge is not for sale.”
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U.S. deploys aircraft carrier to South America as Trump ramps up anti-drug operations
The move aims to “bolster U.S. capacity to detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit actors and activities that compromise the safety and prosperity of the United States,” the Pentagon says