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Bipartisan Funding Deal Collapses Amid Trump’s Call for Tougher Spending Measures
Efforts to prevent a government shutdown unraveled on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan funding proposal, demanding tougher negotiations just days before the deadline. The move has thrown Congress into chaos as lawmakers face the prospect of a shutdown heading into the holiday season. 
Efforts to prevent a government shutdown unraveled on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan funding proposal, demanding tougher negotiations just days before the deadline. The move has thrown Congress into chaos as lawmakers face the prospect of a shutdown heading into the holiday season. -
House Ethics Committee to Release Matt Gaetz Report After Four-Year Investigation
The House Ethics Committee is set to release its long-awaited report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, following nearly four years of investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and ethical violations. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources, represents a significant reversal after earlier votes to keep the findings confidential. 
The House Ethics Committee is set to release its long-awaited report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, following nearly four years of investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and ethical violations. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources, represents a significant reversal after earlier votes to keep the findings confidential. -
Texas Father Battles to Reunite with Family After ICE Deports Wife and Newborn Twins to Mexico
Federico Arellano Jr., a U.S. citizen, is battling to bring his family back to the United States after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported his wife, Christina Salazar, and their four children, including newborn twins. The deportation, which occurred on December 11, has left the family stranded in Reynosa, Mexico, a border city with no resources, contacts, or financial support. 
Federico Arellano Jr., a U.S. citizen, is battling to bring his family back to the United States after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported his wife, Christina Salazar, and their four children, including newborn twins. The deportation, which occurred on December 11, has left the family stranded in Reynosa, Mexico, a border city with no resources, contacts, or financial support. -
Trump Sues Des Moines Register and Pollster Over Iowa Pre-Election Survey
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, pollster J. Ann Selzer, her firm Selzer & Co., and Gannett, the newspaper's parent company, alleging the publication of a misleading poll ahead of the 2024 election. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Iowa state court, accuses the defendants of violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and claims their polling amounted to "election interference." 
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, pollster J. Ann Selzer, her firm Selzer & Co., and Gannett, the newspaper's parent company, alleging the publication of a misleading poll ahead of the 2024 election. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Iowa state court, accuses the defendants of violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and claims their polling amounted to "election interference." -
Judge Rejects Trump’s Immunity Defense in Hush Money Case, Upholds Conviction
A New York judge on Monday rejected former President Donald Trump's argument that his conviction for falsifying business records should be dismissed under the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The ruling represents a significant blow to Trump's legal team as they seek to overturn the first criminal conviction of a U.S. president or former president. 
A New York judge on Monday rejected former President Donald Trump's argument that his conviction for falsifying business records should be dismissed under the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The ruling represents a significant blow to Trump's legal team as they seek to overturn the first criminal conviction of a U.S. president or former president. -
Trump Adviser Alex Bruesewitz Collapses on Stage at Republican Gala
Alex Bruesewitz, a 27-year-old political strategist and adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, collapsed on stage during the New York Young Republican Club gala on Sunday night, prompting alarm among attendees. The incident occurred at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan as Bruesewitz was introducing incoming White House senior aide Dan Scavino. 
Alex Bruesewitz, a 27-year-old political strategist and adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, collapsed on stage during the New York Young Republican Club gala on Sunday night, prompting alarm among attendees. The incident occurred at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan as Bruesewitz was introducing incoming White House senior aide Dan Scavino. -
Drone Pilot Loses Control While Investigating Unexplained Drone Over Restricted Airspace
Unexplained aerial activity in New Jersey is raising concerns among residents and authorities, as mysterious drones continue to appear near sensitive military installations. 
Unexplained aerial activity in New Jersey is raising concerns among residents and authorities, as mysterious drones continue to appear near sensitive military installations. -
Mysterious Drones Shut Down New York Airport as Governors Call for Federal Action
New York Stewart International Airport was temporarily shut down on Friday night after mysterious drones appeared in its airspace, prompting heightened concerns from state and federal officials. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, calling the situation unacceptable, demanded federal intervention, stating, "This has gone too far." 
New York Stewart International Airport was temporarily shut down on Friday night after mysterious drones appeared in its airspace, prompting heightened concerns from state and federal officials. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, calling the situation unacceptable, demanded federal intervention, stating, "This has gone too far." -
Judge Upholds Guilty Plea of Trump Co-Defendant Kenneth Chesebro in Georgia Election Case
A Georgia judge on Friday rejected Kenneth Chesebro's attempt to invalidate his guilty plea in the sweeping Georgia election interference case involving Donald Trump and 17 other defendants. Chesebro, a former Trump campaign lawyer, had sought to overturn his plea on constitutional grounds, but the ruling underscores the ongoing legal complexities surrounding the high-profile case. 
A Georgia judge on Friday rejected Kenneth Chesebro's attempt to invalidate his guilty plea in the sweeping Georgia election interference case involving Donald Trump and 17 other defendants. Chesebro, a former Trump campaign lawyer, had sought to overturn his plea on constitutional grounds, but the ruling underscores the ongoing legal complexities surrounding the high-profile case. -
Watchdog Probe Finds No Evidence of Federal Incitement in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
A long-awaited investigation by the Justice Department's Office of Inspector General has found no evidence to support claims that federal agents incited the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The report, released Thursday, dismantles persistent conspiracy theories promoted by far-right figures suggesting FBI involvement in the assault. 
A long-awaited investigation by the Justice Department's Office of Inspector General has found no evidence to support claims that federal agents incited the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The report, released Thursday, dismantles persistent conspiracy theories promoted by far-right figures suggesting FBI involvement in the assault.