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Elizabeth Warren calls for DOJ to investigate Bank of America over money laundering violations
Warren's letter comes after the Treasury Department fined Bank of America $1.2 billion earlier this month for allegedly failing to report and mitigate notable national security risks.
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Comer probes alleged Democratic plot to confuse Alaska voters with two candidates sharing name
The New York Times reported this week that the Peltola campaign helped recruit a retiree named Dan J. Sullivan to run against Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
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Judge blocks part of Trump's proposed Medicaid work rules
Work requirements for Medicaid are a longstanding Republican policy initiative. A coalition of Democratic states and the District of Columbia brought the suit.
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Less than half of voters view the CIA favorably: Poll
Current CIA Director John Ratcliffe has been relatively out of the national spotlight, especially compared to his domestic counterpart, FBI Director Kash Patel.
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‘Never, Ever’: Trump’s HHS becomes a protection powerhouse for America’s seniors
In the age of smartphone cameras, viral videos and scams, victims of senior abuse and exploitation have splashed in public awareness.
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U.S. envoy to EU says Trump never wanted to invade Greenland
Trump, in both of his terms, made public remarks about acquiring the island from Denmark, citing its natural resources and potential security benefits.
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Senate Democrats block extension of surveillance powers to protest Trump’s temporary DNI pick
Six Republicans joined Democrats in stopping a vote to extend enhanced surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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Senate passes Trump’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package, doesn’t ban weaponization fund
Package funds all border enforcement operations, including border patrol and ICE agents, for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
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More than a dozen House Republicans defy Trump, help Democrats pass Ukraine aid package
The package was passed in a 226-95 split, which saw 18 House Republicans and Independent California Rep. Kevin Kiley vote with Democrats on the measure. Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was the sole Democrat to oppose it.
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GOP sens join Dems in failed try to keep agency heads from being acting DNI, after Pulte appointment
The amendment, introduced by Senate Intelligence Committee vice chair Mark Warner, failed in a 49-49 split. GOP Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted with the Democrats.
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U.S. House narrowly passes bill to fund USDA, FDA in 2027
Lawmakers voted 212-210 on Thursday to send the legislation to the Senate.
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Trump announces plans to build a 'promenade' connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
The announcement comes as workers are finishing repairs on the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, which has been the latest of Trump's projects to beautify the nation's capital.
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House Oversight releases transcripts of Bondi, Epstein prison guard interviews
The interviews were conducted last month as part of the committee's review of the federal investigations into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Noel's interview took place on May 18, while Bondi's was on May 29, 2026.