President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, accusing the agency of unlawfully leaking his confidential tax returns in a politically motivated violation of federal privacy laws. A spokesman for Trump’s…
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House conservatives skeptical as Senate deal sacrificing DHS spending reached: ‘Non-starter’
by adminHouse conservatives are expressing skepticism after Senate Democrats and the White House announced a deal had been reached to fund the government without a long-term Department of Homeland Security funding bill. One House member warned…
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Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture
by adminThe Trump administration announced Thursday it was easing sanctions on the Venezuelan oil industry, as the U.S. aims to ramp up production in the South American country following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro earlier…
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Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, threatens tariffs on nations that supply oil to communist regime
by adminPresident Donald Trump on Thursday declared a national emergency via an executive order over Cuba, accusing the communist regime of aligning with hostile foreign powers and terrorist groups while moving to punish countries that supply…
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Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: ‘Heightened risk’
by adminShipping in the Persian Gulf dipped sharply Wednesday as tensions with Iran intensified amid signs the U.S. was positioning military forces for a potential strike, according to maritime intelligence assessments. The U.S. Navy’s USS Abraham…
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Capitol police arrest Rubio hearing disruptor; Republican senator says ‘off to jail’
by adminThe U.S. Capitol Police told Fox News Digital one person was arrested for disrupting Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. The individual was escorted…
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The U.S. will ‘very quickly’ reopen its embassy in Venezuela and establish a diplomatic presence on the ground, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. ‘We have a team on the ground there assessing it,…
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Schumer rolls out list of ICE demands as White House says Dems ‘blocked’ deal-making session
by adminThe White House invited rank-and-file Senate Democrats to discuss government funding options, but they declined, instead opting to unveil a list of demands to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in exchange for…
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Trump taps Colin McDonald for newly-created role of assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement
by adminPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve in the newly formed role of assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement. McDonald is currently serving as an associate deputy attorney general…
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Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding
by adminSenate Republicans are marching forward with a massive funding package to avert a partial government shutdown, despite Senate Democrats doubling down on their resistance to the Homeland Security funding bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune,…