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Trump team moves to erase final Jan. 6 convictions for Proud Boys leaders

The Trump administration filed paperwork Tuesday seeking to vacate convictions for four high-profile members of the Proud Boys, including two men sentenced to lengthy prison terms for seditious con...

Sarah Mitchell April 15, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Feds storm Fed building as Powell probe crumbles

Three prosecutors showed up unannounced at Federal Reserve headquarters Tuesday demanding a tour of the central bank's ongoing renovation project. The surprise visit from U.S. Attorney Jeannine Pir...

Sarah Mitchell April 15, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Vance tells pope to mind his theology on war and bombs

Vice President JD Vance pushed back sharply against Pope Leo XIV's criticism of U.S. military action, telling the pontiff to exercise caution when speaking about matters of faith and doctrine.Speak...

Sarah Mitchell April 15, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Vance Rebukes Pope Over War Commentary

Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, pushed back against Pope Leo XIV this week over the pontiff's characterization of Christian teachings on violence and military force.The disagreement centers on...

Sarah Mitchell April 15, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Ophthalmologist in Line to Lead FDA's Vaccine Division

Dr. Houman Hemmati, an ophthalmologist and vocal critic of the federal government's Covid vaccine strategy, has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as director of the FDA's vaccine and ge...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Bessent: Climate Science Claims Are Elite 'Belief,' Not Settled Fact

Treasury Secretary Brian Bessent has cast doubt on the scientific consensus around climate change, suggesting that pinpointing the causes of global warming is too complex to determine with certaint...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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DOJ Prosecutors Show Up at Fed Headquarters as Pirro Stands Guard Over Inquiry

Federal prosecutors paid an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve's offices, part of a criminal investigation that has begun to cast a shadow over the central bank's leadership transition.The Ju...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant to plead guilty in child abuse case

A Capitol riot defendant granted clemency by President Trump is now pleading guilty to sexually exploiting minors, according to federal court records filed this week in North Carolina. David Daniel...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Vance Moves to Protect Trump After Epstein Files Released

Vice President JD Vance moved quickly to shield Donald Trump from fallout over the newly released Epstein documents, asserting that the files contain no evidence of wrongdoing by the former preside...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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House Clears Air Safety Bill, But Senate Signals Major Fight Ahead

The House has passed legislation aimed at improving aviation safety, but the move immediately faces skepticism from Senate leadership, which views the bill's protections against midair collisions a...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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China warns Trump against trade war spiral as détente frays

China's leadership is signaling alarm over the prospect of escalating trade tensions with the incoming Trump administration, with key officials cautioning that renewed protectionist measures could ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Vance Faces Antiwar Crowd at Student Event, Acknowledges Youth Skepticism on Middle East

Vice President JD Vance encountered vocal antiwar protesters at a Turning Point USA event, where he directly acknowledged growing skepticism among younger voters about U.S. Middle East policy.Durin...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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DeSantis Signals Delay in Florida Redistricting Push as GOP Infighting Deepens

Florida's effort to redraw its congressional map ahead of the midterm elections faces an uncertain timeline after Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated Tuesday that a special legislative session scheduled fo...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Rubio Brokers Rare Israel-Lebanon Talks as War with Iran Looms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened Israeli and Lebanese officials for an unusual diplomatic meeting, even as military tensions continue to escalate across the region. The session produced caut...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Capitol Hill's Open Secret: Gallego Knew About Swalwell But Said Nothing

Senator Ruben Gallego acknowledged hearing gossip about fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell's behavior toward women but chose not to believe it, offering a window into how Congress handles allegations ag...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Pelosi Would Have 'Decimated' Swalwell Over Misconduct Claims, Says House Democrat

A House Democrat said former Speaker Nancy Pelosi would have taken aggressive action against Rep. Eric Swalwell had she learned of sexual misconduct allegations against the California congressman b...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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New Jersey Democrats sense momentum in special election streak

New Jersey Democrats have discovered a reliable edge in special elections, and party strategists are eyeing the pattern as a potential blueprint heading into broader races. The trend shows Democrat...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Pentagon Strikes Another Pacific Vessel in Drug War Escalation

The U.S. military conducted a second airstrike on a boat in the Pacific in as many days, according to Pentagon officials, targeting what the Defense Department describes as a drug smuggling operati...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Justice Department Seeks to Overturn Jan. 6 Convictions

The Justice Department has moved to vacate convictions of far-right extremists prosecuted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot, a dramatic reversal that reflects shifting legal strategy wi...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Lawyer Blanche Slams Epstein Name Release as 'Horrible'

Todd Blanche, a lawyer for Donald Trump, has condemned the public disclosure of names linked to Jeffrey Epstein's case, calling the release "horrible."Blanche's criticism touches on a sensitive mom...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Close Friend Turns On Swalwell: Senator Says He Was Lied To, Never Saw Misconduct

Sen. Ruben Gallego broke publicly with Rep. Eric Swalwell on Tuesday, declaring that the California Democrat deceived him about sexual misconduct allegations and admitting his judgment had been com...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Poll: Most Americans Say Trump's Iran Military Action Wasn't Worth It

A new survey reveals deep public skepticism about the value of military operations in Iran, with majorities questioning whether the costs justify any benefits.The Ipsos and Reuters poll, released T...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Two Congress Members Resign in Sexual Misconduct Crisis

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas both stepped down from Congress on Tuesday, each fleeing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct before their colleague...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Blanche Calls Epstein Victim Exposure 'Inexcusable' as Lawsuit Mounts

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged Tuesday that the disclosure of Epstein victims' identifying information during the release of investigative files was unacceptable, even as he defe...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Maryland Democrats' Bold Redistricting Gambit Collapses

A high-stakes power play by Maryland Democrats to redraw congressional maps and wipe out the state's only Republican House seat has fallen apart, fracturing the party's united front on the issue.Th...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Appeals Court Blocks Trump Deportation Contempt Probe for Second Time

A federal appeals court has barred a judge from investigating whether the Trump administration violated a court order by deporting Venezuelan detainees to El Salvador instead of turning the planes ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Gallego Accuses Former Ally Swalwell of Deception, Admits Personal Ties Clouded Judgment

Senator Gallego has broken publicly with former colleague Eric Swalwell, saying the congressman deceived him and others while acknowledging that their personal relationship interfered with his own ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Pledges Major Asset Selloff Before Confirmation Fight

Kevin Warsh, tapped by Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, has committed to shedding a significant portion of his portfolio as he prepares for what promises to be a contentious confirmation h...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Judge Drops Trump Deportation Investigation After Year-Long Clash

A federal appeals court has ended a contempt inquiry that stretched nearly a year, concluding a contentious legal battle between the Trump administration and the judiciary over deportation flights....

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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GOP Targets Democratic Fundraising Powerhouse Over Document Stonewalling

House Republicans are escalating their challenge to one of the Democratic Party's most prolific fundraising operations, accusing it of defying a congressional subpoena. Three committees controlled ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Hand-Picked DOJ Chief Says Presidential Meddling Should 'Make Every American Happy'

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Trump's direct involvement in Justice Department operations on Tuesday, arguing that Americans should welcome the president's influence over ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Woman claims Swalwell drugged and assaulted her in hotel room

Rep. Eric Swalwell faces a new sexual assault allegation after a woman publicly described an alleged 2018 encounter in a California hotel room in which she says he drugged, raped and choked her unt...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Team Claims DOJ Targeted Anti-Abortion Activists

The Trump administration is accusing the Biden Justice Department of singling out anti-abortion activists for prosecution, framing the cases as evidence of political bias within federal law enforce...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Miller Recalibrates Mass Deportation Push After Minneapolis Violence

Stephen Miller is reworking the Trump administration's immigration strategy following deadly complications from recent deportation enforcement operations in Minneapolis, signaling a tactical retrea...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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U.S. and Iran edge toward new talks as nuclear standoff deepens

Diplomats are preparing for a fresh round of direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran as early as this week, two sources told NBC News, signaling continued momentum despite a failed peace ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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IMF: Middle East War Threatens Global Growth, Inflation Spike

The International Monetary Fund is warning that the Middle East conflict poses a significant drag on worldwide economic expansion and could reignite inflation pressures that have only recently begu...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Capitol Convulsion: Two Congressmen Walk Away in 24 Hours Over Sex Allegations

Two members of Congress resigned within a single day following sexual misconduct allegations, delivering a fresh jolt to an institution already reeling from ethics scandals. The back-to-back depart...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's Former VP Aide Becomes Democrat Candidate in Virginia Race

Olivia Troye, who spent years inside the Trump administration as an adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, is jumping into electoral politics on the opposing side. The former national security aide ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Pence's Ex-Staffer Switches Teams, Eyes House Seat in Virginia

Olivia Troye is making a dramatic political pivot. The longtime Republican operative who spent years working in Vice President Mike Pence's office is now running for Congress as a Democrat in Virgi...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump's Vatican War Triggers Rare Bipartisan Alarm

Donald Trump's escalating clash with Pope Leo has ignited unusual cross-party concern on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers from both sides expressing worry that the dispute threatens to damage U.S. fore...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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World Cup 2026 gamble: Will fans show up despite visa chaos and outrageous ticket costs?

The U.S. is banking on the 2026 World Cup to unleash a tourism windfall, but a perfect storm of obstacles threatens to keep international soccer fans home.Proposed travel restrictions and new requi...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Nation Struggles to Make Sense of Iranian War as Ceasefire Crumbles

Seven weeks into conflict with Iran, Americans remain caught between confusion and anxiety over a war that descended on the country with minimal preparation or public debate.The lack of advance war...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump's Iran Oil Squeeze Sets Stage for Costly Retaliation

Energy markets have absorbed fresh restrictions on Iranian oil exports with relative calm, but analysts warn the move opens the door to a tit-for-tat escalation that could disrupt global energy sup...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Meets Pope Who Won't Play Ball Like the Last Guy

Donald Trump is walking into unfamiliar terrain with Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff commands something his predecessor never quite managed: genuine backing across the conservative Catholic world. Where ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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GOP Rep Faces Voter Heat Over Iran Policy at Hudson Valley Event

Representative Mike Lawler encountered direct pushback from constituents on foreign policy during a recent gathering in his upstate New York district, signaling potential vulnerabilities on a fraug...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Pope Row Stirs GOP Catholic Problem in Midterms

Donald Trump's recent criticism of Pope Leo is creating an unexpected political liability for Republicans heading into the midterm elections, threatening to fracture crucial support among Catholic ...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Texas Republican Gonzales quits Congress as ethics probe deepens, joining exodus of scandal-hit lawmakers

Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Monday he is retiring from Congress, stepping away as the House Ethics Committee investigates his conduct with a former staffer. The Texas Republican said he would file...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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U.S. Floats 20-Year Iran Nuclear Freeze as Trump Demands Permanent Ban

The United States is advancing a proposal to freeze Iranian nuclear activity for two decades, even as President Trump insists on ironclad guarantees that Tehran will never develop atomic weapons. T...

Sarah Mitchell April 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read