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White House says ‘no one’ changing Trump enforcement agenda in response to Angel Mom appeal to Mullin

The White House and DHS issued a response to a request by Angel Mom Angie Morfin, whose 13-year-old son, Ruben, was executed by an illegal alien gang member in California....

UN nuclear chief warns strike near Iran reactor risks crossing ‘reddest line’

UN nuclear watchdog warns projectile strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant crosses "reddest line" of nuclear safety as regional conflict intensifies....

Scalise accuses Democrats of reviving 'defund the police' push with DHS funding gambit

GOP leaders Steve Scalise and Mike Johnson blast a Democratic move to bypass leadership and fund the DHS while excluding ICE and Border Patrol law enforcement....

Sen Mullin gets emotional recounting Trump's kindness to his son

Sen. Markwayne Mullin fought back tears during his confirmation hearing as he revealed how President Donald Trump supported his family after his son's brain injury....

Lone wolf attackers pose most likely terror threat to US homeland, intelligence report reiterates

The 2026 U.S. threat assessment highlights lone wolf extremists as the primary terrorism risk, with online radicalization fueling attacks....

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Fed votes to hold rates steady, notes 'uncertain' impacts from Iran war

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision in interest rates....

Trump waives Jones Act shipping rules for 60 days to steady oil market

The Trump administration "remains committed to continuing to strengthen our critical supply chains" amid the Iran war, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said....

Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed

Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated successor is not confirmed....

Dow tumbles more than 750 points to new closing low for 2026, fueled by inflation woes; Fed holds steady on rates

The three major averages posted back-to-back gains on Tuesday, even as oil prices ended the session higher. Traders are now awaiting the Fed's policy decision....

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Vance Says He Welcomes Disagreement, but Supports Joe Kent’s Resignation

In Michigan, Vice President JD Vance said that “when the president of the United States makes a decision, it’s your job to help make that decision as effective and successful as possible.”...

U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War

On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran....

Alvin Greene, a No-Show Senate Nominee Who Won Primary, Dies at 48

He made no effort to campaign but won the South Carolina Democratic primary in 2010, becoming the state’s first Black major-party nominee for Senate....

Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s DHS Pick, Hints at GOP Immigration Shift at Confirmation Hearing

The senator sounded a warmer and fuzzier tone at his D.H.S. confirmation hearing than President Trump often has, the latest sign that the administration wants to project a more moderated approach....

F.A.A. Ends Use of ‘See and Avoid’ for Helicopters Near Busy Airports

The notice suspends the practice of allowing helicopter pilots to rely on visual separation to avoid striking other aircraft, as happened during last year’s deadly midair collision in Washington....