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Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: ‘Heightened risk’
Shipping in the Persian Gulf dipped sharply Wednesday as tensions with Iran intensified amid signs…
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Trump taps Colin McDonald for newly-created role of assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement
President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve in the newly…
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Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America
Sen. Ted Cruz called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters Tuesday as unrest continues…
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Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech
President Donald Trump paused during a restaurant stop in Iowa after a patron asked if…
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Trump says Iran called ‘numerous’ times to make deal as carrier enters Middle East waters
President Donald Trump said Iran appears to be looking to negotiate with the U.S. amid…
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GOP senator demands DHS immigration chiefs testify after fatal shootings in Minnesota
A top Senate Republican is demanding that the heads of several immigration-focused units at the…
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Emory fires Iranian official’s daughter after campus protests over controversial hiring decision
The daughter of a senior Iranian official who publicly criticized U.S. involvement against President Donald…
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Trump says it ‘is too late’ to stop the White House ballroom construction amid lawsuit
President Donald Trump said Sunday that it was ‘too late’ to halt construction of a…
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Lindsey Graham says there’s ‘strong consensus’ to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo both issued dire warnings…
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Senate Dems revolt against DHS funding bill amid Minneapolis chaos, hiking government shutdown risk
Senate Democrats are ready to break a fragile truce that would avert a partial government…