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Trump-approved plan to avert government shutdown scuttled by Senate

Senate Republicans’ bid to pass a short-term government funding extension was foiled by Senate Democrats as the deadline to fund the government fast approaches. While the proposal easily glided through the House with little drama, it hit a brick wall in the Senate and failed 44-48. Only one lawmaker, Sen. …

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Trump honors Charlie Kirk's legacy and describes him as a 'martyr for American freedom'

President Donald Trump praised Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s legacy Sunday, calling him a “martyr for American freedom.” “I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie Kirk, and neither will history,” Trump said to the tens of thousands …

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Angel parents call for Trump to receive Nobel Peace Prize for border security efforts

EXCLUSIVE — Dozens of Angel parents and families of fentanyl victims are calling for President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing to his unprecedented efforts to combat drug cartels, human trafficking and illegal immigration. In a letter sent Thursday to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, members of …

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Johnson turns up shutdown pressure on Democrats as GOP unease grows

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., appears to be holding firm on his strategy for pressuring Senate Democrats to agree to end the government shutdown, he indicated in both public and private comments Thursday. But even as he and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continue with their plans, some House …

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'It took 3,000 years': Trump heralds 'golden age of the Middle East' in speeches to Arab leaders, Israel

President Donald Trump predicted peace in the Middle East and thanked leaders from across the region for their help in securing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on Monday. Trump made the comments during a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, while flanked by the leaders of Qatar, Turkey, Egypt …

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Reagan-appointed judge, once rebuked by Supreme Court, continues to lambaste Trump

A federal judge appointed by Ronald Reagan has made headlines this year for penning some of the most blistering opinions against President Donald Trump’s executive orders — including in one case where he was criticized by two Supreme Court justices for failing to adhere to the high court’s emergency guidance. …

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This agency targets individual Americans and small businesses — it must be reformed

As someone whose life’s work is helping small businesses navigate our nation’s complex tax system, I have witnessed firsthand how the Internal Revenue Service has become an outsized force that too often targets those least equipped to fight back. While the agency has long maintained that its enforcement efforts are …

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Trump threatens 'massive' China tariffs, sees 'no reason' to meet with Xi

President Donald Trump has called off efforts to arrange a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and threatened a 100% tariff on China, after the country tightened export controls on rare earth minerals this week. “Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for …

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EXCLUSIVE: New GOP report accuses Democrats of trying to 'undermine' healthcare in government shutdown fight

FIRST ON FOX: The House GOP is releasing a report accusing Democrats of trying to undermine U.S. healthcare as the standoff over federal funding escalates. The government shutdown is in its 14th day with Republicans and Democrats still unable to agree on a path forward for at least part of …

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House committee withdraws James Comey subpoena for Jeffrey Epstein testimony

The House Oversight Committee has dropped its subpoena for former FBI Director James Comey, after he said he had no knowledge relevant to the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, The Hill reported, citing a letter Comey sent to the committee. In the Oct. 1 letter sent to Committee Chair James …

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