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Iran says no direct talks scheduled with U.S. as Witkoff and Kushner leave for Pakistan
On Friday, Trump said Iran was "making an offer and we'll have to see."
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Abbey Gate defendant confessed to recon, denied foreknowledge, raised concerns about Pakistani ISI
It remains to be seen whether the Virginia trial will provide some justice for the victims of the Abbey Gate attack nearly five years ago.
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US Capitol Police Union's House Division passes vote of 'no confidence' in two leaders
The "no confidence" vote targeted House Division Inspector Brian Verderese and the division's Captain Aaron Robinson, who the union claimed have failed to adequately address job conditions that have left officers exhausted.
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Congressional Budget Office says it was hacked in a security incident
Officials reportedly told the Washington Post that they believe a foreign actor could be behind the attack, which risks insight into lawmakers’ communications with CBO staff. The hackers may have accessed emails along with chatlogs.
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You Vote: With the government shutdown now longest on record, which side will blink and when?
Thune claimed that he would have to see whether he can rally enough support from Democrats to effectively pass the resolution, which is expected to be amended to extend federal funding past the House's Nov. 21 deadline.
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Kazakhstan expected to join Trump's Abraham Accords during White House meeting: Reports
An unidentified U.S. official told Axios that bringing Kazakhstan into the accords is intended to help restore Israel's standing in the Arab and Muslim world, however Kazakhstan and Israel have had full diplomatic relations for more than 30 years.
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Federal judge directs Trump admin to fully pay November SNAP benefits by Friday
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. criticized the administration for not better preparing to fund the food stamp program, which would impact roughly 42 million people who currently receive SNAP benefits.
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Trump cheers Pelosi's looming retirement after former House leader says she won't seek reelection
The California Democrat made the announcement in a video earlier Thursday, in which she stated she would not run again in 2026, bringing an end to her nearly 40-year congressional career next year.
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Trump administration finds SNAP fraud
In once case, an individual received SNAP benefits in six different states. In a separate case, one individual had more than $50,000 on their Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT card.
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SCOTUS reinstates Trump transgender passport policy
The ruling comes after the Trump administration appealed a lower court order from September that allows transgender or nonbinary people to request a male, female, or “X” identification marker on their passports, rather than choosing their biological sex.
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Judge tosses Kansas law requiring supermajorities for constitutional conventions
The ruling comes after the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives in 2023 voted to pass Convention of States Action resolutions through simple majorities, which were related to proposing amendments to the Constitution.
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Former DOJ employee who threw sandwich at Border Patrol agent found not guilty of assault
“I’m relieved and I’m looking forward to moving on with my life,” Sean Charles Dunn said
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Appeals court upholds Texas drag show ban law
Two judges said that because some drag performers and venues bringing the lawsuit claimed they avoided sexually explicit content, they were unlikely to be prosecuted and lacked standing