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Donald J. Trump / The White House:
Paying Our Great Transportation Security Administration Officers and Employees — MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY — THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET — As the Democrat-caused shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) …
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House Republicans Reject Senate Homeland Security Deal, Prolonging Shutdown — Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democrats, who control none of government, for derailing efforts to fund DHS. — WASHINGTON — House Republicans won't vote on a Senate-approved deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security …
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New York Times:
House Vote Sets Up Clash With the Senate on D.H.S. Funding, Prolonging Shutdown
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Punchbowl News:
House passes DHS stopgap as shutdown drags on
House passes DHS stopgap as shutdown drags on
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Riley Rogerson / Politico:
House Democrats rally behind DHS funding bill as GOP balks
House Democrats rally behind DHS funding bill as GOP balks
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Calen Razor / Politico:
Capitol agenda: DHS shutdown now in House's hands
Capitol agenda: DHS shutdown now in House's hands
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Katherine Tully-McManus / Politico:
DHS stopgap set for quick House action after Rules Committee vote
DHS stopgap set for quick House action after Rules Committee vote
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Axios:
Johnson calls out GOP Senate over “joke” of a DHS plan
Johnson calls out GOP Senate over “joke” of a DHS plan
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Wall Street Journal:
Exclusive: 10 Americans Injured in Attack on Saudi Air Base — Ten American troops were wounded in an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia Friday, according to multiple U.S. and Arab officials. Two of the servicemembers are considered seriously wounded, the officials said.
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Associated Press:
Live updates: Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel as war in Middle East intensifies — Two journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon — Hezbollah's al-Manar TV said that its correspondent Ali Shoeib was killed Saturday in southern Lebanon …
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BBC:
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launch missile at Israel for first time since war began — Summary — Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launch a missile strike on Israel for first time since the war began - here's the latest — The group says it fired a barrage of ballistic missiles …
Washington Post:
At least 10 U.S. troops wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
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Associated Press:
Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base, official says
Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base, official says
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Kellen Browning / New York Times:
On CPAC's Main Stage, Fissures in the Party Trump Remade — The Conservative Political Action Conference typically seeks to establish orthodoxy with its roster of speakers. This year, organizers created space for dissent, highlighting ongoing schisms in the MAGA movement.
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Liz Crampton / Politico:
The war in Iran is driving a generational divide between MAGA men at CPAC … Bolick is part of a cohort of young MAGA loyalists who are increasingly frustrated with Trump over the war in Iran. While Trump's decision to join Israel in attacking Iran has rallied war hawks and his older supporters …
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Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
MAGA's eruption has so far kept Trump from endorsing in key Senate race — Trump was prepared to back Sen. John Cornyn in Texas. After supporters of Ken Paxton protested, Trump — so far — has backed off. — For weeks, as President Donald Trump has overseen a war in Iran and standoffs on Capitol Hill …
Marin Scotten / New Republic:
CPAC Host Stunned as Crowd Erupts in Cheers for Trump Impeachment
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Kellen Browning / New York Times:
CPAC Considers Vance, Rubio and Life After Trump
CPAC Considers Vance, Rubio and Life After Trump
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New York Post:
Trump considers renaming Strait of Hormuz after either America or himself — once he evicts Iran — WASHINGTON — To the victor go the naming rights. — President Trump is prioritizing taking control of the Strait of Hormuz as he grows frustrated by the lack of military help from allies …
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Erica L. Green / New York Times:
Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War — President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects. — President Trump was fresh off the golf course, and his fury was building.
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Politico:
‘He just chose not to listen’ — Welcome to POLITICO's West Wing Playbook: Remaking Government, your guide to Donald Trump's unprecedented overhaul of the federal government — the key decisions, the critical characters and the power dynamics that are upending Washington and beyond.
New York Times:
Kash Patel's Emails Circulate Online as Iran Takes Responsibility for Release — What appeared to be personal emails from before Mr. Patel's time as director were posted on a website that identified itself as Iranian but seemed to be hosted in Russia. — Emails and photographs stolen …
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Tom Bowman / NPR:
Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth intervened to stop the promotions of several high-ranking service members including four Army officers, two Black men and two female soldiers, on track to become one-star generals, NPR has confirmed.
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Daniel Lippman / Politico:
‘Visibly upset and struggling’: Acting ICE head hospitalized twice over stress, officials say … During these episodes, the current and former officials said they saw Lyons break out into a full sweat, with his face turning deep red. They also attributed the source of the pressure to ramp …
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NBC News:
House panel finds Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 ethics charges — The vote came after a nearly seven-hour televised House trial. Cherfilus-McCormick has denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to criminal charges. — WASHINGTON — After a rare and dramatic public hearing …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Fellow Dems call for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign or be expelled
Fellow Dems call for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign or be expelled
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Neil Irwin / Axios:
Borrowing costs are surging amid Iran war — The Iran war is sending longer-term borrowing costs surging amid prospects for higher inflation, fewer Federal Reserve rate cuts and more federal borrowing. — Why it matters: Higher rates create new pressure for an already-faltering housing sector …
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Christopher Wiggins / Advocate:
Idaho Senate Republicans send extreme anti-transgender bathroom bill with felony penalties to governor — When Gov. Brad Little signs it, the measure will criminalize restroom use including in private businesses. — The Idaho Senate on Friday afternoon passed a GOP-backed bill …
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Anna Griffin / New York Times:
Idaho Criminalizes Transgender Use of Some Bathrooms in Private Businesses
Idaho Criminalizes Transgender Use of Some Bathrooms in Private Businesses
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Isaac Arnsdorf / Washington Post:
Trump imagines negotiation with Sharpie maker for $5 signature pens — Trump told a lengthy story about negotiating over the price of Sharpie pens. The company says it has no record of any such conversation. — President Donald Trump spent five minutes of Thursday's Cabinet meeting boasting …
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Washington Post:
Post reporters called the White House. Their phones showed ‘Epstein Island.’ — Someone messed with Google's widely cited databases of business listings. — It all started with Melania Trump and her robot. — On Wednesday, the first lady kicked off a “Fostering the Future Together” …
NBC News:
Third round of ‘No Kings’ protests are expected to be the largest so far, organizers say — Demonstrators across the country and the globe will protest against President Donald Trump on Saturday at over 3,000 planned events. — Millions are expected to gather across the country and around …
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Anemona Hartocollis / New York Times:
Drinking Raw Milk Is Risky. Should People Be Able to Buy It Anyway? — Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to choose. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, once declared that he drinks only raw milk.
