Category: News
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Bondi Avoids Epstein Deposition, Oversight Committee Weighs Next Steps
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The House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe is intensifying—but so is the tension—after former Attorney General Pam Bondi failed to show for the closed-door deposition.
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Members React to Sexual Misconduct Claims, Split on How Misconduct Allegations are Handled
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Some members of Congress we spoke to are glad to see Representatives Eric Swalwell (D- CA) and Tony Gonzales (R- TX) resign following sexual misconduct claims. Members on both sides of the aisle are concerned and upset about the stories surrounding the events but are split on how allegations against members should be dealt with.
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Senate GOP leaders say a vote on new plan to end partial shutdown could occur next week
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Internal differences among Republicans appear to have been sorted, at least in public, as the party that controls Washington prepares to move forward on a plan to end the nearly 60-day partial shutdown.
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s Storm Duration in Western Pacific Concerns NWS Officials
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – US territories in the Western Pacific like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) have been hit hard by super typhoon Sinlaku. National Weather Service officials said there’s been power outages and reports of flash flooding.
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Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz Following Failed Weekend Negotiations with Iran
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High-stakes diplomacy collapsed over the weekend after nearly 24 hours of negotiations between the United States and Iran. The stalemate could soon hit oil and gas prices, with tensions rising yet again at a critical global oil chokepoint.
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Trump v. Pope: Two Most Influential Americans at Odds over Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President is picking a fight with the Pope over the Iran conflict. The President is criticizing the Pope on his comments regarding Iran. The Pope said he’s not afraid of the Trump administration and will continue to speak out against the US war with Iran.
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U.S. Botanic Garden Exhibit Features All State and Territory Flowers to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. will showcase a special exhibit that features flowers for all 50 states and U.S. territories.
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U.S., Iran Negotiators Prepare for Weekend Talks in Pakistan
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The fragile ceasefire agreement, reached Tuesday evening, appears to be on very thin ice. The U.S. and Iran have very different demands ahead of the meetings.
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Artemis Mission will Help Research on Impacts of Deep Space Travel, Human Health
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Artemis II crew returns to earth following their mission to the moon, they’ve also been tasked with a second mission: to help study how deep space impacts human health.
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People Could Get Higher than Average Tax Refunds
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 15th, or Tax Day, is right around the corner. For those who have filed already, you’ve might have received a larger refund than last year.