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Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders

The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."

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White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says

President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.

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Trump sues BBC for libel after documentary edited his Jan. 6 speech

President Trump on Monday filed suit against the BBC, calling the way it edited a clip of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to supporters before the U.S. Capitol attack was “false, deceptive, and defamatory.” The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Southern Florida, says that the outlet used its “Trump: A …

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Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia

The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.

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MAGA Is Having a Hard Time Defending Trump Mocking Rob Reiner — But It Sure Is Trying

Conservative commentators are finding inventive ways to excuse the president for dancing on the legendary director's grave

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Trump’s attacks on Rob Reiner after his murder draw condemnation

US president suggests ‘TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME’ contributed to killing of Hollywood filmmaker

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Donald Trump sues BBC for at least $5bn over edit of January 6 speech

President accuses corporation of ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ editing speech in Panorama broadcastDonald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a speech he made to supporters in Washington before they stormed the US Capitol in 2021, requesting at least $5bn in …

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Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

Order classifies opioid as potential chemical weapon amid administration’s attempts to combat drug smugglingDonald Trump signed an executive order on Monday designating fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” – classifying the synthetic opioid not only a lethal drug, but as a potential chemical w…

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Trump classifies fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction

US president signs executive order that could widen justification for drug-related military operations

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Trump mocks Rob Reiner hours after director's death

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing back after President Trump mocked director Rob Reiner on social media in the hours following his death. Eleanor Mueller, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Riley Rogerson, politics and congressional reporter for NOTUS, join "The Takeout" to dis…

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Crockett: People who ‘regret’ voting for Trump are ‘absolutely welcome’ in her campaign

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said any voter, regardless of party affiliation, is welcome to support her campaign to be one of the Lone Star State’s senators. “I’m a Texan, and so at the end of the day, I think people are trying to say it has to be one (party) or the other, and I...

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Lawmaker looks to shake up VA’s software management

Legislation from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., prioritizes waste reduction when it comes to the roughly $1 billion that VA spends annually on software assets.

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Trump signs executive order labeling fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Label is the latest instance of Trump using militarised language to justify US operations against drug smuggling.

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How the Maga world became divided - and what it means for Trump

The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump’s coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way

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NJ governor on run for president: 'I wouldn't put a lot of money on that'

Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Sunday said he hasn’t taken a 2028 presidential run “off the table,” but suggested the public shouldn’t hold their breath for it, either. “I haven't taken anything off the table ... but I wouldn't put a lot of money on that,” Murphy said during an intervie…

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Harvard’s President Will Stay in the Role Indefinitely

Alan M. Garber was appointed after his predecessor resigned under pressure. He has been in the role as Harvard fended off challenges from the Trump administration.

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Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year

The Senate will not hold a market structure markup hearing this month, pushing any progress toward a new crypto law to next year.

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Trump says he is ‘considering’ marijuana reclassification

President Trump said Monday his administration is “considering” reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, days after The Washington Post reported he is expected to sign an executive order telling agencies to pursue reclassification soon. Such a move would continue efforts begun by the Biden…

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Amendment to extend ObamaCare subsidies hits roadblock

An agreement between moderate Republicans and GOP leadership in the House to allow a vote on extending expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies is on the rocks as the two sides squabble over the contents of the amendment. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and other GOP centrists are planning to int…

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Obama encourages Democrats to focus on winning back House, not "tactical differences"

Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats at a fundraiser with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to focus on regaining the House and telling a "better story" to voters.