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Schumer weaponizes Mullin nomination to demand DHS overhaul, says ‘rot’ goes beyond Noem

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., was just tapped to replace embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, but first he must be confirmed by the Senate. But with anger and frustration over the direction of the Department of Homeland Security under Noem still simmering, and the agency still shut down, Senate Democrats aren’t likely to make that

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Canada’s Mark Carney under fire as ‘all over the place’ on Iran, risking wider US rift

In less than a week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has gone from supporting U.S. actions against Iran to raising the issue that the U.S. and Israel ‘acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting with allies, including Canada’ to on Wednesday not ruling out Canadian military participation in the conflict. ‘He’s been all over

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US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela amid push for democratic transition

The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, according to a State Department media note issued Thursday. ‘The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations,’ the State Department said in a statement released March 5. The State Department said the agreement

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DOJ continues Biden autopen probe despite former president being unlikely to face charges

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is continuing its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen in the final months of his administration — focusing on pardons and commutations — though a senior official said Biden himself is unlikely to face criminal exposure. A senior DOJ official told Fox News that the autopen

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Hegseth blasts Brits, says Iran’s chaotic retaliation has driven its own allies ‘into the American orbit’

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that Iran’s decision to strike neighboring countries has backfired strategically, driving Gulf states that had hoped to stay out of the conflict ‘into the American orbit’ as the U.S. prepares to dramatically increase firepower over Tehran. ‘What Iran is doing by targeting allied countries that would otherwise want to

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DOJ continues Biden autopen probe despite former president unlikely to face charges

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is continuing its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen in the final months of his administration — focusing on pardons and commutations — though a senior official said Biden is unlikely to face criminal exposure. A senior DOJ official told Fox News the autopen investigation is

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Rep Tony Gonzales announces he will not seek re-election amid House Ethics investigation into affair

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced Thursday evening he will not seek re-election amid a House Ethics investigation into an affair he admitted to having with a former staffer.

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Israel pounds Hezbollah targets, daring Lebanon to reclaim sovereignty from Iran-backed terror proxy

Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, analysts say the Trump administration should pressure Lebanon to fulfill its commitments to disarm the Iran-backed terrorist group as it drags the country into another war with Israel.   David Schenker, a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs who oversaw Lebanon’s policy during the first

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Leavitt says ground troops in Iran not currently being considered, doesn’t rule it out

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt would not rule out the possibility of the U.S. sending ground troops to Iran, though she said Wednesday it is not being considered at the moment. During the first White House press briefing since Operation Epic Fury was launched, a reporter asked whether ground troops would be sent into

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Operation Epic Fury survives Senate challenge as Republicans close ranks behind Trump

Senate Republicans closed ranks Wednesday, handing President Donald Trump a win on his use of force in Iran, despite lingering questions about America’s involvement in the Middle East. The Senate shot down a resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., aimed at limiting Trump’s military actions in Iran on Wednesday, following days of speculation about whether

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