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Trump says he is not tied to a specific timeline in finalizing Iran deal
The U.S., Israel and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire earlier this month, which has since been extended. Trump did not indicate how long the ceasefire will be in effect, but said reporting that it would last 3-5 days is "false."
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Darin Selnick pushes Trump to sign executive order improving veteran access
Selnick claimed the veteran-related legislation is a top priority for the White House and that he is working with the White House's Domestic Policy Council and Office of Management and Budget to get Trump to sign an executive order.
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Comer says he is not in favor of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, committee split
Comer said members of his panel are split over whether they support the pardon after she invoked the Fifth Amendment during her deposition earlier this year. Maxwell's attorney said she would only answer questions if given clemency.
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Thune offers to revise Senate phone data provision to instead send money from lawsuits to Treasury
Thune’s proposal would clarify that the payouts to the senators would be given to the U.S. Treasury and would not personally enrich lawmakers.
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Security footage reveals suspected J6 pipe bomber visited a third building before Capitol riot
The subcommittee investigating Jan. 6 has taken a particular interest in the two pipe bombs that were discovered that day outside the national headquarters of both major political parties.
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Tenney condemns vandalism of her private D.C. residence: 'Disturbing and unacceptable'
Tenney said law enforcement responded to the vandalism early Thursday morning, and the incident is being investigated by the United States Capitol Police and D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department. The motive is currently unclear.
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Mikie Sherrill to resign House seat Thursday as part of NJ governor transition
Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli during the general election earlier this month, and will replace outgoing New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in the governor's mansion. She is expected to be sworn in on Jan. 20.
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Federal judge orders Trump admin to end National Guard deployment in DC
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that the military takeover violated the Constitution and ruled Trump can only call up the National Guard “through the exercise of a specific power outlined in state law,” not for “whatever reason” he sees fit.
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DOJ says foreperson confirmed grand jury approved two-count Comey indictment
The actual transcript from a September 25 discussion between the magistrate judge, the DOJ, and the grand jury foreperson lends credence to Lindsey Halligan's contention that the two-count indictment against James Comey was properly obtained.
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Trump reshares call to 'hang' lawmakers urging military to refuse 'illegal' orders
"Hang them George Washington would," read the post.
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Trump special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg to leave post
The special presidential envoy position is a temporary designation unless confirmed by the Senate
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CDC updates website, says claims about vaccines not causing autism are not 'evidence-based'
“HHS has launched a comprehensive assessment of the causes of autism, including investigations on plausible biologic mechanisms and potential causal links,” HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said
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DOJ moves to dismiss assault charge against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago
Marimar Martinez's lawyer praised the U.S. attorney’s office “for doing the right thing here and dismissing the indictment”