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Trump to Palestinians in Gaza: 'End the violence and work towards peace'

President TrumpDonald John TrumpKamala Harris: Barr ‘lied to Congress’ Trump to Palestinians in Gaza: ‘End the violence and work towards peace’ O’Rourke: Mueller report affirmed need for impeachment against Trump MORE sounded off on the most recent violence between Israeli and the Palestinians, putting the onus on Palestinians to “END the violence and work towards […]

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Chinese team preparing for trade talks despite Trump tariff threat

Officials in Beijing are reportedly seeking “more information” on President TrumpDonald John TrumpKamala Harris: Barr ‘lied to Congress’ Trump to Palestinians in Gaza: ‘End the violence and work towards peace’ O’Rourke: Mueller report affirmed need for impeachment against Trump MORE‘s threat to escalate tariffs on Chinese products, but are preparing to travel to the U.S. […]

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US deploys carrier strike group to send 'clear and unmistakable message' to Iran

The United States is deploying a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in response to what it called “troubling and escalatory indications and warnings” from Iran, national security adviser John BoltonJohn Robert BoltonUS deploys carrier strike group to send ‘clear and unmistakable message’ to Iran Pompeo on the possibility of […]

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Pompeo 'can't rank' climate change on list of national security threats

Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoRussia condemns ‘irresponsible’ US effort to oust Maduro in Venezuela CBS’s Brennan presses Pompeo on if there is a Pentagon-State discrepancy on Chinese ‘concentration camps’ Pompeo ‘can’t rank’ climate change on list of national security threats MORE said Sunday that he can’t rank climate change on a list […]

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Pompeo to label Arctic 'an arena of global power and competition': report

Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoRussia condemns ‘irresponsible’ US effort to oust Maduro in Venezuela CBS’s Brennan presses Pompeo on if there is a Pentagon-State discrepancy on Chinese ‘concentration camps’ Pompeo ‘can’t rank’ climate change on list of national security threats MORE is reportedly set to label the Arctic as “an arena of […]

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Groups urge Congress not to revive 'zombie' tax breaks

A dozen groups from across the ideological spectrum are stepping up their efforts to urge congressional leaders not to renew a host of expired tax breaks known as “tax extenders.” “We are writing to urge you to ignore calls from special interests to revive these zombie extenders,” the groups wrote in a new letter. “Let what […]

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Senators introduce bill to prevent border agency from selling personal data

A group of senators on Friday will introduce a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from selling citizens’ personal data, in an effort to reduce identity theft and credit card fraud. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Steve DainesSteven (Steve) David DainesTrump: I am ‘looking hard’ at bipartisan infrastructure plan of -2 trillion Hillicon Valley: Facebook […]

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Army investigating soldier's alleged ties to neo-Nazi group

The Army is investigating after a soldier has been accused of holding a leadership position in a neo-Nazi group. A spokeswoman for the 1st Armored Division told The Hill that Private First Class Corwyn Storm Carver, who is in the division based at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, is being investigated for alleged ties to the Atomwaffen Division […]

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Trump official names former Secret Service head to top DHS post

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan has named Randolph “Tex” Alles, the former head of the Secret Service, to a top Homeland Security post.   McAleenan announced Friday that Alles, who stepped down as Secret Service director this week, will take over as acting Deputy Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).   […]

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Schumer: Graham 'has an obligation' to ask Mueller to testify

Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerSchumer: Graham ‘has an obligation’ to ask Mueller to testify Schumer hits Trump over Putin: They ‘gossiped about Fox News conspiracy theories’ Any infrastructure program will be swallowed by the swamp MORE (D-N.Y.) on Saturday ramped up pressure on Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamTrump says Mueller shouldn’t testify Schumer: Graham […]

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