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Thune blasts Jeffries, Schumer as ‘afraid of their shadows’ as DHS funding fight heats up

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Thune blasts Jeffries, Schumer as ‘afraid of their shadows’ as DHS funding fight heats up

runo February 4, 2026

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., believed that the top two congressional Democrats were “afraid of their...

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Jill Biden’s 2019 memoir described being ‘devastated’ by divorce from Bill Stevenson, now charged with murder

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Jill Biden’s 2019 memoir described being ‘devastated’ by divorce from Bill Stevenson, now charged with murder

runo February 4, 2026

Former first lady Jill Biden discussed in her 2019 memoir feeling devasted after divorcing Bill Stevenson, who...

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Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on range of issues including Russia-Ukraine war

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Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on range of issues including Russia-Ukraine war

runo February 4, 2026

President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues,...

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Trump’s Iran threats face ‘Obama red line’ test as White House pivots to diplomacy

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Trump’s Iran threats face ‘Obama red line’ test as White House pivots to diplomacy

runo February 4, 2026

Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic...

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Shutdown averted for now, but Senate warns DHS fight could trigger another in days

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Shutdown averted for now, but Senate warns DHS fight could trigger another in days

runo February 4, 2026

Senate Republicans fear that the Trump-Schumer deal, which included a two-week extension to DHS funding, won’t allow...

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House Republicans sue to block Utah congressional map that favors Democrats

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House Republicans sue to block Utah congressional map that favors Democrats

runo February 4, 2026

Utah Republicans challenge court-ordered congressional map in federal lawsuit, arguing judge violated Constitution by bypassing legislature’s authority. ...

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GOP must race for new ‘big, beautiful bill’ to slash costs before midterms, top House Republicans warn

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GOP must race for new ‘big, beautiful bill’ to slash costs before midterms, top House Republicans warn

runo February 4, 2026

Republicans say they have just months to move a sweeping package cutting taxes and lowering everyday costs...

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Homan announces drawdown of federal presence in Minnesota, hails ‘unprecedented cooperation’ from local police

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Homan announces drawdown of federal presence in Minnesota, hails ‘unprecedented cooperation’ from local police

runo February 4, 2026

White House Border Czar Tom Homan said 700 federal agents will be leaving the Twin Cities “effective...

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Pentagon watchdog warns drone incursions require ‘immediate attention’ at US military bases

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Pentagon watchdog warns drone incursions require ‘immediate attention’ at US military bases

runo February 4, 2026

Pentagon report reveals military bases face daily drone incursions but lack clear authority to respond effectively, exposing...

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ICE re-arrests two Venezuelan men after federal judge’s release order

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ICE re-arrests two Venezuelan men after federal judge’s release order

runo February 4, 2026

Venezuelan nationals accused of assaulting ICE officer were released by judge, then immediately re-arrested in Minneapolis snow...

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