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U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting

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The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.

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US strike on alleged drug boat kills two people in eastern Pacific Ocean

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US strike on alleged drug boat kills two people in eastern Pacific Ocean

Attack brings death toll to at least 207 since administration began targeting people it calls ‘narcoterrorists’The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing two men, as the Trump administration wages a months-long campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 207 since the administration began targeting people it calls “narcoterrorists” in early September. Continue reading...

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US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran

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US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran

Stunning rebuke to president as lawmakers vote 215-208 for measure forcing him to seek congressional approvalThe US House of Representatives delivered a stunning rebuke to Donald Trump over his war on Iran on Wednesday, as representatives backed a move to force him to seek approval from Congress or withdraw US forces.The House voted 215 to 208 in favor of the war powers resolution, as four Republicans voted with Democrats. The dissident Republicans were Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Tom Barrett of Michigan. Continue reading...

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US Intelligence Is Doomed Under Pulte

Trump’s pick for the next director of national intelligence is unqualified and a lackey to the president. That will bring US intelligence from bad to worse, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andreas Kluth. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Tech titan arrested at $35m mansion over selling US equipment to Iran's military and nuclear programs

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Tech titan arrested at $35m mansion over selling US equipment to Iran's military and nuclear programs

A California tech boss has been arrested for supplying US networking, security and encryption gear to Iran.

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US law enforcement intercepted unknown drones over the Masters and Miami Grand Prix: Mullin

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US law enforcement intercepted unknown drones over the Masters and Miami Grand Prix: Mullin

U.S. authorities brought down suspicious drones that entered the airspace over the 2026 Masters Tournament and Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix in April and May, respectively, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Mullin, who testified on Wednesday in front of the House Homeland Security Committee, told lawmakers that there were a dozen drones that […]

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Bessent clarifies threat against Bill Pulte: He said he was going to ‘kick his a**’

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Bessent clarifies threat against Bill Pulte: He said he was going to ‘kick his a**’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed reporting of a highly publicized clash between himself and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte last year, although he said that such confrontations happen when working on a team. During a Wednesday hearing before the Senate Finance Committee to testify on President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, Bessent faced questions […]

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Mullin said he’s reviewing some contracts signed by Noem

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Mullin said he’s reviewing some contracts signed by Noem

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told a House panel he is reviewing some contracts pursued by his predecessor Kristi Noem that may have had ties to her allies and promised to turn over a list of all those that have been nixed. The comment came under questioning from Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the top Democrat…

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Rubio says US to ‘reengage’ with global vaccine program

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Rubio says US to ‘reengage’ with global vaccine program

The United States may resume funding for a global humanitarian vaccine alliance, reversing a decision by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to hold up the money because of vaccine concerns, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated Tuesday. Rubio told members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the State Department was wresting back control…

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