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Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Border Asylum Ban as Illegal
Federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Trump's executive order suspending asylum claims at the US-Mexico border violates federal law.
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DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell
Justice Department ends unprecedented criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, clearing path for Trump's Fed nominee confirmation.
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U.S. Burned Through Half Its Tomahawk Arsenal in Iran War
Pentagon analysis shows America expended over half its prewar inventory of key munitions during five-week Iran conflict as Trump extends ceasefire.
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17 Democrats Demand Trump Shield Iranians From Deportation
Sen. Ed Markey leads Democratic lawmakers urging Trump administration to grant temporary protection for Iranian nationals who cannot safely return home.
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Trump Rejects Rush on Iran Deal as Peace Talks Stall
President Trump says he's in no hurry to reach a peace deal with Iran as diplomatic talks stall amid extended Israel-Lebanon ceasefire negotiations.
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Trump Administration Prepares Workplace Immigration Raids Despite Record Deportations
Trump administration considers workplace raids as next immigration enforcement step after achieving record border security gains and criminal alien removals.
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House Democrats Plan Repeated Iran War Powers Votes to Force GOP Hand
House Democrats prepare to escalate pressure on Republicans with multiple war powers resolutions requiring Trump to end Iran military campaign without Congress approval.
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Latino Catholics in Arizona Turn Against Trump Over Pope Francis Feud
Latino Catholic voters in competitive Arizona congressional district express dismay at Trump's ongoing conflict with Pope Francis, threatening GOP gains.
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Former IG Calls for Audit 'Without Undue Influence' on Epstein Files
A former inspector general urged independent oversight of the Justice Department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act audit process.