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Reporter's Notebook: GOP clashes over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms
Reporter's Notebook: GOP clashes over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms

Congressional Republicans weigh a skinny reconciliation bill for DHS funding as senators clash over adding Iran war costs and other legislative items.

Harris stops in key presidential primary state after leaving door wide open to 2028 run
Harris stops in key presidential primary state after leaving door wide open to 2028 run

Former Vice President Kamala Harris fuels 2028 presidential speculation with visits to South Carolina, a crucial Democratic primary voting state.

From The Sports Desk: The $140 million man
From The Sports Desk: The $140 million man

A few weeks ago, the Seattle Mariners signed a 20-year-old prospect to a $95 million deal, before he ever played in the majors.

Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal
Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal

A bill from Sen. Josh Hawley would bar members of Congress convicted of sex crimes from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions after leaving office.

RFK Jr. faces questions on measles cases at House hearing
RFK Jr. faces questions on measles cases at House hearing

RFK Jr. faces questions on measles cases at House hearing

Lindsay Lohan's stepmother arrested for allegedly punching and throwing a knife at Michael Lohan
Lindsay Lohan's stepmother arrested for allegedly punching and throwing a knife at Michael Lohan

Kate Major Lohan was arrested in Texas for allegedly attacking Michael Lohan, reportedly punching him and giving him a bloody nose at her home.

Minnesota Democrats unite to block Walz, Ellison impeachment push sparking online outrage: 'They're panicking'
Minnesota Democrats unite to block Walz, Ellison impeachment push sparking online outrage: 'They're panicking'

Conservatives erupt after Minnesota Democrats vote to block a Republican-led impeachment investigation into Gov. Tim Walz over alleged fraud.

Pope Leo slams those who 'manipulate religion' for military or political gain, Trump responds
Pope Leo slams those who 'manipulate religion' for military or political gain, Trump responds

Pope Leo denounced people who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain" during a Cameroon speech.

South African ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on forehead while sweating during corruption inquiry
South African ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on forehead while sweating during corruption inquiry

A suspended South African police chief's testimony at the Madlanga Commission corruption inquiry was interrupted by a tissue stuck to his forehead.

Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction, escalating legal feud
Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction, escalating legal feud

A U.S. judge blocked Trump from proceeding with above-ground construction of his 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, in a near-term blow to the administration's plans.

Mystery clouds deaths, disappearances of scientists with UFO research ties: timeline
Mystery clouds deaths, disappearances of scientists with UFO research ties: timeline

Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration will likely investigate a string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of high-level scientists.

David Ellison vows Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger won't cut film output
David Ellison vows Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger won't cut film output

Paramount Skydance Chief David Ellison made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon on Thursday, assuring movie theater owners that the studio’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

US eyes Iran fast boats with ‘kill’ tactics tested in Venezuela drug-boat strikes
US eyes Iran fast boats with ‘kill’ tactics tested in Venezuela drug-boat strikes

The U.S. prepares for high-risk naval encounters with Iran's fast-attack boats in the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade of Iranian ports continues.

House Republicans defy Trump to shield Haitians from deportation
House Republicans defy Trump to shield Haitians from deportation

A group of House Republicans broke with President Donald Trump to vote for extending temporary protected status for over 350,000 Haitians.

Europe could face jet fuel shortages within weeks
Europe could face jet fuel shortages within weeks

Europe could face jet fuel shortages within weeks

House bucks Trump, votes to shield Haitian immigrants from potential deportation
House bucks Trump, votes to shield Haitian immigrants from potential deportation

The House passed legislation that would reinstate temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the U.S., breaking with President Donald Trump on immigration.

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