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DHS Reopening Deal Sputters Amid US Government Shutdown Fears
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DHS Reopening Deal Sputters Amid US Government Shutdown Fears

A deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is sputtering on Capitol Hill, raising anxiety in both parties and fueling fears that a potential US government shutdown could disrupt airports and lead to a shortage of security staff.

Markwayne Mullin Faces Intense Questioning at DHS Confirmation Hearing
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Markwayne Mullin Faces Intense Questioning at DHS Confirmation Hearing

Senator Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing for Homeland Security Secretary was marked by intense questioning and tense exchanges, prompting discussions with former DHS officials on the qualities needed for the role.

Epstein documents with claims against Trump released
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Epstein documents with claims against Trump released

The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.

Deputy Attorney General Grilled on Epstein's Death Ahead of House Testimony
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Deputy Attorney General Grilled on Epstein's Death Ahead of House Testimony

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense questioning from Katie Miller regarding the Epstein files and the circumstances surrounding the pedophile's death, ahead of his scheduled testimony before the House Oversight Committee.

With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can
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With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can

Regime could try to retain control of streets as US and Israel have expressed no intention of mounting ground invasion Venezula’s Nicholás Maduro was captured. But Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have chosen a different strategy for Iran: to target and aim to kill the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, , and as many other senior regime figures as possible. Though Iranian military sites and its air defence systems were also targeted by coordinated US and Israeli bombing, beginning in ...

US seeks healthy trade relations with China but does not trust it, lawmakers clarify
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US seeks healthy trade relations with China but does not trust it, lawmakers clarify

Just hours apart on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, two congressional hearings laid bare the United States’ calibrated yet deeply sceptical approach to China, with senior officials stressing the pursuit of stable ties without trust and highlighting alleged Chinese efforts to steal or circumvent US technology restrictions. The officials’ appearances before Congress reflected bipartisan concern and underscored persistent tensions over trade and advanced technologies such as semiconductors, ahead of US...