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From plumbing to guns: Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin faces scrutiny over employee who illegally stored weapons in office safe as he ascends toward Homeland Security post
Senator Markwayne Mullin, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies and his personal choice to take over as Homeland Security Secretary, employed someone at his multimillion-dollar plumbing business who illegally stored weapons in an office safe, according to federal court records.
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Trump administration estimates first six days of war with Iran have cost U.S. at least $11.3 billion as lawmakers brace for potential $50 billion request
Officials from President Donald Trump’s administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the ‌first six days of the war with Iran had cost the United States at least $11.3 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
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Iran strikes damage at least 17 U.S. facilities across the Middle East, report says
According to The New York Times, a minimum of 17 U.S. facilities in the Middle East have sustained damage during the conflict with Iran.
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U.S. spends $5.6 billion on munitions in first two days of Iran war
The U.S. expended $5.6 billion worth of weaponry within the first two days of its conflict with Iran, emphasizing the significant financial burden of the overseas war, as revealed by a new report.
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U.S. weigh special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium - Axios
The U.S. and Israel have considered deploying special forces into Iran to secure its reserves of highly enriched uranium at a later phase of the conflict, according to four sources familiar with the discussions.
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No takers: Alaska offshore oil lease sale attracts zero industry bids
This week, a federal deadline passed for oil companies to submit bids on approximately 1 million acres of drilling territory located off Alaska’s Cook Inlet.
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Trump replaces Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin at Homeland Security
KRISTI Noem is speaking out after being harshly dismissed by Donald Trump as Homeland Security chief.
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Internal documents show Lewandowski approved multimillion-dollar DHS contracts despite Noem’s denial
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided misleading information to Congress on Tuesday regarding the authority of her contentious top aide, Corey Lewandowski, as indicated by documents examined by ProPublica and four current and former DHS officials.
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Trump claims preemptive strike on Iran was to protect Americans, not Israel
Donald Trump tried to address an ongoing anti-Israel backlash in Congress and among his own Maga supporters on Tuesday by refuting claims that he had been pressured into attacking Iran because Israel had already made that decision.
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Trump oversees major US combat operations against Iran from Mar-a-Lago
US President Donald Trump monitored ongoing military operations in Iran overnight from Mar-a-Lago, engaging in discussions with senior members of his national security team as the United States commenced what he termed “major combat operations” against the country.
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No wrongdoing alleged as Clinton wraps up landmark deposition
Former President Bill Clinton concluded his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door deposition wrapped up after more than six hours of questioning from lawmakers regarding his connections to the disgraced financier.
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Trump warns of Iranian ICBMs, but US intelligence casts doubt on this claim
US President Donald Trump’s assertion that Iran will soon possess a missile capable of reaching the United States is not supported by US intelligence reports and seems to be overstated, according to three sources familiar with the reports, casting doubt on his rationale for a possible attack on the country.
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Trump administration gives CIA access to millions of U.S. law enforcement records
The Trump administration is relaxing the restrictions on sharing law enforcement information with the CIA and other intelligence agencies, officials stated, overriding controls that have been in place for decades to safeguard the privacy of U.S. citizens.
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“He’s an idiot!”: Robert De Niro called to “get rid of” Trump and warned Americans about a bleak future
Hollywood actor Robert De Niro strongly criticized the President of the United States, Donald Trump, along with all supporters of the MAGA movement. The star publicly described the politician as an "idiot" who is gradually ruining the country.
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“Pathetic worship”: Republican congressman asked Trump to sign his tie during the SOTU
Numerous online users have criticized a Republican congressman who requested President Donald Trump to autograph his tie as he left the Capitol on Tuesday.
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ICE whistleblower says recruits lack constitutional and firearms training
A previous instructor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who was in charge of training new ICE officers on the correct use of force, informed Congress on Monday that the agency’s attempts to quickly expand its personnel will result in recruits being deployed on the streets without the necessary training to legally conduct immigration enforcement.
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Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court setback
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would raise global tariffs to 15% from 10%, a day after the Supreme Court overturned his “reciprocal” tariffs.
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West Virginia sues Apple over alleged iCloud abuse loophole
West Virginia filed a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, alleging that the tech giant allows predators to easily conceal child sexual abuse material in its iCloud storage. This marks the first time a state has sued the company over this issue.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump’s emergency tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed extensive tariffs on imports from nearly every U.S. trading partner, marking a significant setback for his administration’s second-term agenda.
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First Muslim congressman from Pennsylvania? Street’s identity draws attention
Sharif Street is somewhat of an anomaly. As a Democratic state senator running for Congress, he’s aiming to replace the retiring Rep. Dwight Evans in a solidly Democratic Philadelphia district. He is Black, Muslim, and relatively moderate. He might not necessarily be a vocal critic of Israel in the House.
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Kristi Noem’s chief spokesperson exits DHS as agency faces backlash
Tricia McLaughlin, the spokesperson for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is resigning.
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Khanna blasts DOJ for “muddying the waters” in Epstein disclosure
In a six-page letter to members of Congress, the DOJ said it has released ‘all’ documents related to the required disclosures and listed a series of high-profile names – including those of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Monroe and Janis Joplin.
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Pam Bondi announces full release of Epstein files under transparency law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that all the Epstein files have been released, in accordance with Section 3 of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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Polling shows majority of Americans oppose new voting maps
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings permitting the use of highly partisan voting maps in the November midterm elections, which are critical to Donald Trump’s presidency, underscore how a 2019 decision by the justices has significantly intensified a political practice that polls indicate most Americans oppose.
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Elon Musk shares verified photo of Bannon and Epstein on X
In late January 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released over 3 million files pertaining to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In the days following the release, numerous social media users circulated a photo that supposedly showed U.S. President Donald Trump’s ally and former chief strategist Steve Bannon taking a mirror selfie with Epstein.