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House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

The United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding she provide testimony regarding the Department of Justice's management of records linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The motion, introduced by Republican Congresswoman Nan

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7 articles from 7 publishers

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Federal Judge Orders Refunds for Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds for tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court last month. The ruling, issued by Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday, affects thousands of businesses that paid levies und

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Trump Administration Nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh , a former top Federal Reserve official, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve when current Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May. The nomination was forwarded to the Senate on Wednesday and will be taken up by the Senate Banking Co

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Diplomacy

U.S. and Venezuela Reestablish Diplomatic Ties Amid Push for Economic Recovery

In a significant diplomatic shift, the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in January. This move comes after months of heightened tensions and marks a major step towards promoting stabilit

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Elections

Texas Senate Primary Heads to Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff election after neither secured enough votes to win the Texas Republican Senate primary outright. With about three-fourths of the votes counted, Cornyn held a lead of 43% to Paxton’s 41%. Rep. Wesley Hunt was eliminated with

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Elections

Trump Announces Pending Endorsement in Texas GOP Senate Runoff

Former President Donald Trump announced that he will soon make an endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate runoff between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the race "cannot be allowed to go on any longer" and urged the candi

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Elections

Texas Primaries: Democrats Nominate Talarico; GOP Heads to Runoff

James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas on Tuesday, capping a remarkable rise from state lawmaker to the party’s standard-bearer in one of the key races of the 2026 midterm cycle. The victory sets up a November election that Democrats believe could be within reach, as

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Elections

Texas Primary Elections Kick Off 2026 Midterm Season with High-Stakes Senate Races

Texas has kicked off the 2026 midterm season with high-profile primary elections that could shape the balance of power in Congress. In a closely watched race, state Rep. James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett. The victory positions Talar

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Scandal

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid Amid Ethics Investigation

House Republican leaders have called on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to end his bid for reelection as he continues to face fallout over allegations of a past affair with a member of his staff, who later died by suicide. The announcement from Republican leadership follows the decision by the House Et

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Scandal

Rep. Tony Gonzales Admits to Affair with Former Staffer Amid Ethics Investigation

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas admitted for the first time on Wednesday that he had an affair with a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide. The admission comes amid growing scrutiny and an investigation by the House Ethics Committee. The congressman acknowledged t

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Montana Sen. Steve Daines Withdraws from Reelection Bid Minutes Before Filing Deadline

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced on Wednesday that he will not seek reelection this year, withdrawing just minutes before the filing deadline. In a video statement, Daines expressed gratitude for his time in office but decided against running again. Daines filed to run but pulled his applicatio

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Legislation

China's Two Sessions Commence with Focus on Economic Growth and Technological Advancement

The annual Two Sessions have commenced in Beijing, uniting thousands of political and community delegates from across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. These meetings bring together the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which wil

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Legislation

House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday that sought to halt President Donald Trump's military operations in Iran. The vote was 212-219 , with two Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio—joining most Democrats in support of the

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Diplomacy

Iran Postpones Khamenei's Funeral Amid Leadership Transition and Regional Tensions

The state funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed indefinitely due to ongoing Israeli and American strikes on Tehran. The ceremony was initially scheduled to begin this evening at the grand mosque in Tehran but was delayed citing logistical issues and an anticipat

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Diplomacy

Trump Criticizes Starmer Over Iran Strikes as UK Balances National Interests

President Donald Trump has publicly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his decision not to allow the use of British military bases for initial US strikes against Iran. The dispute highlights tensions between maintaining strong international alliances and acting in national interests. T

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Diplomacy

US and Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran; Supreme Leader Khamenei Reportedly Killed

The United States and Israel have launched a significant military operation against Iran, targeting key government buildings and military installations. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been reported killed in the attacks, with Iranian state media confirming his death. President Donald Trum

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Security

US Military Kills Iranian Official Linked to Alleged Trump Assassination Plot

The US military announced on Wednesday that it had killed an Iranian official who headed a unit allegedly responsible for plotting to assassinate then-President-elect Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation during a news briefing at the Pentagon. Hegseth stated, "The l

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Diplomacy

Iran Names Khamenei's Son as New Supreme Leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid escalating conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The appointment occurred during joint strikes that killed high-ranking Iranian officials at a compound in Tehra

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Legislation

Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution to Limit Trump's Military Actions Against Iran

The Senate rejected a war powers resolution that sought to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran, voting 47 to 53. The resolution, led by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and cosponsored by Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), aimed to direct the removal of U.S. armed forces from hosti

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Politics

House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

Federal Judge Orders Refunds for Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court

Trump Administration Nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair

U.S. and Venezuela Reestablish Diplomatic Ties Amid Push for Economic Recovery

Texas Senate Primary Heads to Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton

Trump Announces Pending Endorsement in Texas GOP Senate Runoff

Texas Primaries: Democrats Nominate Talarico; GOP Heads to Runoff

Texas Primary Elections Kick Off 2026 Midterm Season with High-Stakes Senate Races

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid Amid Ethics Investigation

Rep. Tony Gonzales Admits to Affair with Former Staffer Amid Ethics Investigation

Montana Sen. Steve Daines Withdraws from Reelection Bid Minutes Before Filing Deadline

China's Two Sessions Commence with Focus on Economic Growth and Technological Advancement

House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran

Iran Postpones Khamenei's Funeral Amid Leadership Transition and Regional Tensions

Trump Criticizes Starmer Over Iran Strikes as UK Balances National Interests

US and Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran; Supreme Leader Khamenei Reportedly Killed

US Military Kills Iranian Official Linked to Alleged Trump Assassination Plot

Iran Names Khamenei's Son as New Supreme Leader

Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution to Limit Trump's Military Actions Against Iran

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House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

Federal Judge Orders Refunds for Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court

Trump Administration Nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair

U.S. and Venezuela Reestablish Diplomatic Ties Amid Push for Economic Recovery

Texas Senate Primary Heads to Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton

Trump Announces Pending Endorsement in Texas GOP Senate Runoff

Texas Primaries: Democrats Nominate Talarico; GOP Heads to Runoff

Texas Primary Elections Kick Off 2026 Midterm Season with High-Stakes Senate Races

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid Amid Ethics Investigation

Rep. Tony Gonzales Admits to Affair with Former Staffer Amid Ethics Investigation

Montana Sen. Steve Daines Withdraws from Reelection Bid Minutes Before Filing Deadline

China's Two Sessions Commence with Focus on Economic Growth and Technological Advancement

House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran

Iran Postpones Khamenei's Funeral Amid Leadership Transition and Regional Tensions

Trump Criticizes Starmer Over Iran Strikes as UK Balances National Interests

US and Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran; Supreme Leader Khamenei Reportedly Killed

US Military Kills Iranian Official Linked to Alleged Trump Assassination Plot

Iran Names Khamenei's Son as New Supreme Leader

Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution to Limit Trump's Military Actions Against Iran

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