Politics & Policy
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US military uses laser to take down Border Protection drone near El Paso
The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close down more airspace near El Paso, though no commercial flights were impacted by the closure this time.
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Paxton secures settlement from Vanguard in Texas lawsuit alleging collusion to harm coal industry
In the settlement, Vanguard denied any wrongdoing, but the firm agreed to disclose its role in climate groups.
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Big Tech ready for Trump’s data center pledge, but electricity rate increases are more complicated
Electricity rates are rising, and giant data centers are an easy culprit to blame. Trump’s Rate Payer Protection Pledge may be aimed more at mitigating what could be a major impediment to his A.I. goals than changing how the facilities get their electricity, and the effects on rates.
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Oversight Dems defend Hillary Clinton after deposition: 'She never met Jeffrey Epstein'
Clinton appeared for closed-door testimony before the panel in New York, after previously defying a subpoena to testify as part of Chairman James Comer's probe of Epstein's associates.
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Hillary Clinton denies ever 'encountering' Jeffrey Epstein
Clinton agreed to testify after previously ignoring a subpoena from the panel. The deposition is taking place in Chappaqua, N.Y. at a local performing arts center.
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Illinois lawmakers push bipartisan energy choice package
State Sen. Javier Cervantes, D-Chicago, said Senate Bill 3979 requires a thorough review of customer bill impacts before large-scale gas transition projects are approved and protects rate-payers from unfair cost increases and shifting.
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Schumer, Senate Dems to review Epstein files next week
Schumer's announcement came the same day that Comer deposed former first lady Hillary Clinton over possible ties to Epstein.
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Hillary Clinton deposition paused after photo circulates online
Johnson indicated he received the photo from Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.
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Trump celebrates judge decision to allow completion of White House ballroom
"The Ballroom construction, which is anticipated to also handle future Inaugurations and large State Visits, is ahead of schedule, and under budget. It will stand long into the future as a symbol to the Greatness of America!" he concluded.
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DHS detains Columbia student in dorm, school says agents 'made misrepresentations' to enter building
"Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person,'" Claire Shipman said
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Comer: 'Very possible' Oversight panel asks for Lutnick testimony
Lutnick has faced scrutiny over his own ties to Epstein and recently admitted to having visited his private island after Epstein pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor.
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Maduro lawyer claims U.S. blocking funds to pay for his defense
Maduro is facing drug trafficking charges after American forces extracted him from his home country in early January.
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Majority doubt Trump's judgment on foreign conflicts: AP poll
On the use of nuclear weapons, 59% had only a little/not at all trust in the president. 27% had a great deal/quite a bit and 13% had a moderate amount.