Politics & Policy
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ICE nabs murderers, pedophiles, drug traffickers in latest roundup
Topping the list on Monday was Farhan Ahmed of Pakistan, who was previously convicted of first-degree manslaughter with intent to cause serious physical injury.
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Kamala Harris endorses Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
Harris said Bass has addressed crime and homelessness, while standing up to the federal government.
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Average gas prices near $4.50 a gallon as oil prices climb
The American oil price shot up from nearly $102 per barrel on Friday to over $105 per barrel on Monday, despite a plan to help ships traverse the Strait of Hormuz with help from U.S. forces.
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Trump slams Democrats for celebrating flags flying at half-staff during inauguration
President Joe Biden ordered all U.S. flags at the White House and public buildings be flown at half-mast for 30 days, which will overlap with the inauguration on January 20. The order is traditional for the death of a president.
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Twin terror attacks, gang shooting close presidency of former 'law and order' champion
One of Biden’s hallmark legislative accomplishments was a 1994 crime bill that raised the minimum penalties for a wide array of offenses and imposed an assault weapons ban. His swing to progressive policies -- and pardons -- may have diluted that legacy.
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Wisconsin Elections Commission to investigate missing Madison absentee ballots
Madison's city clerk found 193 ballots in two batches, the first Nov. 12 and the second Dec. 3.
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U.S. gas prices expected to drop nationwide in 2025
According to Gasbuddy's 2025 Fuel Price Outlook, the projected total U.S. gasoline spending will reach $410.8 billion, an 8% decline from the $423.1 billion Americans spent in 2024.
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As extreme cold threatens U.S. electricity supply, grid watchdog issues dire warning to suppliers
"When you get a cold event like this, not only do you see record demand, but then you have the possibility of infrastructure freezing up. They have to shut the wells down because it’s too dangerous to produce,” Phil Flynn, an analyst at Price Futures Group, said.
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Johnson wins Speakership after two holdouts flip
The House of Representatives on Friday convened for its first day of the 119th Congress.
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Trump to hold 'victory' rally in Washington the day before he's sworn in as president
“This is President Trump’s VICTORY RALLY the DAY before being sworn in as the 47th President — the crowd needs to be HUGE!” the president-elect's team wrote in an email to supporters advertising the event.
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Big Confession: Carville says he was wrong, Trump won election on economy
Longtime strategist predicted dire consequences for Democrats if they fail to turn things around.
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Watch Live: Biden speaks on national security, judicial confirmations
President Joe Biden is speaking on the investigations into the New Orleans and Las Vegas terrorist attacks.
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Most GOP voters consider themselves 'Trump Republicans,' new poll shows
Among Democrats, 45% of those surveyed said they consider themselves a progressive Democrat and 44% said they consider themselves a traditional Democrat.