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Iran strikes Omani island that allegedly helps ships travel through Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian military struck Didamar, a small, rocky island located at the entry of the Persian Gulf that has been outfitted with navigational equipment. Oman confirmed that a loud explosion was detected at the base on the island.
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Watch Live: House holds preliminary vote on Hegseth impeachment effort
Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie filed the articles of impeachment against the secretary this week, which accuse him of illegally launching the war in Iran and killing hundreds of civilians in boat strikes against alleged drug-smugglers in the Caribbean.
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Massie's impeachment effort fails against War Secretary Pete Hegseth
Massie filed the articles of impeachment on Monday, arguing the secretary lacked the constitutional authority to engage in war in Iran and perhaps in Yemen and Venezuela.
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Trump creates new classification 'G' for federal employees in latest EO
The new order creates a Schedule G classification, where employees will engage in “policy-making or policy-advocating work." The positions are intended to end when the presidential administration that hired the employees ends.
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House Judiciary accuses Biden admin of misusing funds that went to anti-Netanyahu organizations
The House committee said its investigation into the alleged misuse of funds is still ongoing and that they have since reached out to other groups.
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Anna Paulina Luna to refer Jerome Powell to DOJ over perjury allegations related to Fed headquarters
Powell has been accused of lying to Congress about the project after he testified last month that there would be no "VIP dining room," "new marble," or "special elevators," despite government planning documents indicating otherwise.
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Federal judge rules Trump's axing of a former Democratic FTC commissioner was illegal
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ruled the administration’s attempt to remove Slaughter violated precedent set by the Supreme Court in 1935 that says a president could only fire FTC commissioners for cause, including neglect of duties, inefficiency or malfeasance.
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Rep Yakym introduces bill that would keep workers on strike from getting unemployment benefits
The legislation introduced by Yakym is titled the Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement (SHIELD) Act.
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Rubio tells US outposts to stay out of foreign elections without 'clear and compelling' US interests
The directive claims that U.S. consulates and embassies can still congratulate the winner of a foreign election, but should not criticize an election without approval from a senior official.
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CMS reports 2.8 million Americans potentially enrolled in duplicate government health programs
The agency said it is already taking action to make sure the citizens are only enrolled in one of the programs.
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Former Voice of America employee indicted for allegedly threatening MTG
The suspect allegedly used various VOA phone lines connected to studios and control rooms at its headquarters to make the calls, where he allegedly threatened to use firearms to kill Greene, her staff and their family members.
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DOJ leads effort to ensure federal agencies comply with Trump order making English official language
The U.S. has never had an official language. However, English was already the official language in 30 states.
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House passes historic cryptocurrency legislation, sending GENIUS Act to president's desk
The Senate passed the bill in a bipartisan vote last month. The vote in the House was also bipartisan, with 206 Republicans voting in favor of the bill and 102 Democrats. The complete House vote was 308-122.