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Former Trump White House Lawyer Ty Cobb Says Americans Should Be ‘Ashamed’ of President
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Former Trump White House Lawyer Ty Cobb Says Americans Should Be ‘Ashamed’ of President

Ty Cobb, former Trump White House lawyer, calls on Americans to feel 'ashamed' and act to hasten the president's departure.

FBI agent saw salt, not drugs, in van of man killed by ICE in Houston, family attorney says
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FBI agent saw salt, not drugs, in van of man killed by ICE in Houston, family attorney says

The substance found in the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot by ICE in Houston, was salt, not drugs, says his family attorney.

DHS Blames AOC and Newsom Webinars as ICE Attacks Surge 1,300%
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DHS Blames AOC and Newsom Webinars as ICE Attacks Surge 1,300%

DHS reports a 1,300% surge in attacks on ICE officers, citing AOC and Newsom’s rights education webinars as fueling hostility.

FBI Lists the States With the Most Active Missing Person Cases
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FBI Lists the States With the Most Active Missing Person Cases

Discover which 7 U.S. states have the most active missing person cases in 2026, revealing unexpected trends and insights.

Trump Fires Seattle’s Newly Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Within Hour of Swearing-In
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Trump Fires Seattle’s Newly Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Within Hour of Swearing-In

President Trump fired Roger Rogoff, court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle, less than an hour after his sworn-in appointment.

A major US airline just went out of business, and here’s what travelers need to know
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A major US airline just went out of business, and here’s what travelers need to know

Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations in May 2026. Here’s what travelers must know about refunds, rebooking, and lost loyalty miles.

Hegseth Orders Annual Testosterone Screening for Troops Over 30
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Hegseth Orders Annual Testosterone Screening for Troops Over 30

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mandates annual testosterone checks for military personnel aged 30 and above to enhance health and readiness.

Hirono ripped for ‘deranged’ opening confirmation hearing question to Blanche: ‘What a joke’
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Hirono ripped for ‘deranged’ opening confirmation hearing question to Blanche: ‘What a joke’

Sen. Mazie Hirono’s repeated sexual harassment question to AG nominee Todd Blanche sparks widespread mockery and political backlash at Senate hearing.

Trump’s Threat to Target Iranian Bridges, Power Plants Sparks War Crime Debate
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Trump’s Threat to Target Iranian Bridges, Power Plants Sparks War Crime Debate

President Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure raises serious war crime concerns under international law.

Jasmine Crockett Says Her Senate Loss Was a ‘Racist Race.’ The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story
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Jasmine Crockett Says Her Senate Loss Was a ‘Racist Race.’ The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story

Jasmine Crockett labels her Texas Senate primary loss as racist, but voting patterns reveal a complex mix of factors.

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