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Rahm Emanuel calls for ban on access to social media for those under 16

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) is calling on the U.S. to follow Australia’s lead and ban children younger than 16 from using social media....

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1 dead in shooting at Kentucky State University

At least one person is dead after a shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU) in Frankfort, Ky., on Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. The...

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State Dept. 'concerned' about fighting threatening Trump-brokered Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire

The State Department called on Cambodian and Thai forces to cease hostilities, as fighting between the two sides threatens a ceasefire backed by...

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DC police chief stepping down amid Trump National Guard push

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday she is stepping down at the end of this year, a little more than two years...

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Trump administration drops Biden-era $11M fine on Southwest Airlines

The Department of Transportation (DOT) on Friday rescinded an $11 million penalty on Southwest Airlines imposed during the Biden administration. The...

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More Americans refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, new study finds

More American newborns are not receiving vitamin K shots, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. ...

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Loomer on boat strikes: 'Fentanyl isn’t being manufactured in Venezuela'

Far-right activist Laura Loomer noted inconsistencies with the Trump administration’s justification of strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off...

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Trump: Other stars were too 'flabby' to play 'Rocky'

One reason Sylvester Stallone played Rocky Balboa was because other stars were too “flabby,” according to President Trump. “They brought in...

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Mamdani gives tips to migrants in New York City

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gave advice to migrants in the city, just over a week after federal immigration officers conducted a sweep...

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Trump set to host Kennedy Center Honors: What to know

President Trump will host the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, becoming the first president to host the event. Since returning to...

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Former FDA commissioner: Trump claims about hepatitis B transmission 'simply not true'

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that President Trump’s assertions about hepatitis B transmission...

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Omar: There were 'always those alarms' about COVID-era Minnesota fraud scheme

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said Sunday that there were long-standing “alarms” regarding the fraud schemes in her home state.  “There was always...

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US 'certainly didn't know the identities of all 11' on alleged drug boat in September: Himes

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said Sunday that the U.S. “certainly” did not know the identity of every individual on the first alleged drug-trafficking...

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Himes: GOP lawmakers concerned 'in private' about inspector general report on Hegseth

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said Sunday that his Republican colleagues are expressing concerns privately after an inspector general report found that...

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Bessent says there will be no restrictions on how 'Trump Accounts' for children can be used

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that there will be no restrictions on how children can use “Trump accounts.” “So, in essence, it is...

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Dem rep: 'Pretty clear' that Trump administration does not want boat strike video released

Democratic Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said Sunday it is “pretty clear” that the Trump administration does not want to release video of a second...

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Priebus: Trump frustrated with GOP messaging on affordability

Reince Priebus, President Trump’s former chief of staff, said Sunday that the president is frustrated with how Republicans are addressing...

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USGS sends out false phone alerts warning of 5.9 earthquake in Nevada

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed Thursday that alerts of a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Nevada were a false alarm. On its website, the USGS...

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Trump presses 'lightweight' Colorado governor to release Peters

President Trump in a late-night social media post slammed Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) for not releasing former county election clerk Tina Peters...

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House Democrats lobbying Republicans to increase personal security funding

Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Administration Committee, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have discussed...

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Hegseth stands by 'American hero' admiral who issued second boat strike order

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed Navy Adm. Frank Bradley, who ordered a second strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea on...

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Noem says she met with Trump, recommended full travel ban 

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that she recommended a “full travel ban” to President Trump during a Monday meeting. “I just met...

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Schumer says his New York offices received bomb threats

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that three of his New York offices received bomb threats Monday morning. Schumer said Monday on the...

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Record 3.13M passengers screened at airports on Sunday

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more than 3.13 million people at U.S. airports on Sunday, a new single-day record. TSA...

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FBI sources criticize Kash Patel in leaked report: What to know

A new report details various issues at the FBI under Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, according to the New York Post. The 115-page...

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Walz: Trump 'demonizing an entire community' of Somali migrants in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said Sunday that President Trump is “demonizing” Somali migrants in his state. “As far as demonizing our Somali...

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Lawmakers raise alarms about possible war crimes after second boat strike report

Several lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for answers after multiple outlets reported Friday that the U.S. conducted a follow-up strike...

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Mullin says Trump will not send troops to Venezuela

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said he believes that President Trump will not send troops to Venezuela, amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and...

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Mullin: 'Why do we care' if US takes out alleged 'narco-terrorists'?

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) dismissed concerns about the legality of U.S. strikes on alleged "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean and East...

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Klobuchar says Senate ACA vote 'will happen' before New Year

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) predicted Sunday that the Senate will hold a vote on extending subsidies offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this...

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Kelly says Senate will 'put people under oath' over reported follow-up strikes in Caribbean

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a member of the Armed Services Committee, said Sunday that the body will put military officials “under oath” regarding...

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Which congressional lawmakers aren't seeking reelection in 2026?

With less than a year to go before the 2026 midterms, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are making decisions as campaign season inches closer. In...

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Top Zelensky aide resigns amid corruption probe as Ukraine peace talks progress

Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a lead negotiator in peace talks with the U.S., has resigned, Zelensky...

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Actor says ICE officers called her Oregon tribal ID ‘fake': Report

Elaine Miles, an Indigenous actor, alleged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers said her Oregon tribal identification “looked fake”...

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National Guard shooting suspect faces first-degree murder charges

The suspect in Wednesday’s shooting in Washington, D.C., now faces first-degree murder charges, after U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her...

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Trump vows to ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after DC shooting

President Trump said Thursday he will halt immigration from “all Third World Countries” after two National Guard members were shot in Washington,...

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Stephen A. Smith rips Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video: 'How dare you do that'

Commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) this week for urging service members to disobey illegal orders from the Trump...

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Walz hits back at Trump over Thanksgiving tirade: 'Release the MRI results'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) fired back at President Trump referencing him in a Thanksgiving rant. “Release the MRI results,” Walz wrote on the...

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21 Democratic-led states sue USDA over SNAP cuts

Democratic officials in 21 states and Washington, D.C., sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, alleging that it is...

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Walz says ‘no heads up from federal authorities’ on St. Paul operation

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said he received “no heads up from federal authorities" about a Tuesday raid at a home in St. Paul, Minn. Walz said...

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Bacon says Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted to lead’ Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said Tuesday that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff “cannot be trusted” to lead negotiations between the administration, Russia...

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GOP senators defend Kelly amid ‘illegal orders’ video probe

Republican Sens. John Curtis (Utah) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) backed fellow Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), amid a Pentagon probe into “serious...

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GOP rep calls to stop ‘ridiculous side shows’ amid Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) believes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff instructing a Russian official on how to suggest a peace plan to President Trump...

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Trump says Witkoff likely to meet with Putin next week

President Trump said Tuesday that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will likely meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, as the...

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Third unvaccinated infant dies of whooping cough in Kentucky this year

An infant has died from whooping cough in Kentucky, the third such instance in the past 12 months, state health officials said Monday. The infant and...

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20 states sue HUD over 'chaos' in program supporting homeless

Democratic officials in 20 states and Washington, D.C., sued the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Tuesday, alleging that its...

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Consumer confidence drops sharply in new survey

Consumer confidence dropped by nearly 7 points in November, as Americans sour on the economy with the holiday season fast approaching. The Consumer...

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All ByHeart formula may be contaminated

ByHeart said Monday that it “cannot rule out” that all of its infant formula was contaminated, less than two weeks after an infant botulism...

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Markey leads Moulton by 9 points for Senate, but with a third undecided: Poll

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) holds a 9-point edge over Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) in a new poll of likely Democratic primary voters, but more than a...

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Senators call for investigation into Facebook, Instagram scam ads

Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to regulators on Saturday, requesting an investigation into Meta for...

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