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DOJ Watchdog to Review Jeffrey Epstein File Releases

Justice Department inspector general will evaluate DOJ processes for identifying, redacting and releasing Jeffrey Epstein records as required by law.

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FBI Director Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250M Over Drinking Reports

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over reports alleging mismanagement and excessive drinking at the FBI.

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Pentagon Fires Navy Secretary Phelan Amid Iran Crisis

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan Wednesday night as U.S. forces maintain presence in Strait of Hormuz during Iran tensions.

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Senate GOP Pushes $140B Immigration Bill Forward Despite DHS Shutdown

Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution 50-48 to fund ICE and CBP through Trump's term as Democrats oppose and DHS shutdown continues.

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Melania Trump Hosts Foster Care Reform Lunch with Usha Vance

First lady Melania Trump hosts 113th annual First Lady's Luncheon Thursday, featuring foster care reform initiative with second lady Usha Vance.

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Iran Regime Survives War Despite $500M Daily Losses, Trump Extends Ceasefire

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as Tehran loses $500 million daily from Strait of Hormuz closure, but regime survival marks strategic failure for U.S.

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Trump Moves Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III Drug Classification

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed order Thursday moving marijuana from same category as heroin to lower Schedule III alongside ketamine.

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White House: Iran Ship Seizures Don't Break Ceasefire — Only U.S., Israeli Vessels Count

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Iran's seizure of Greek and Mediterranean ships in Strait of Hormuz doesn't violate Trump's ceasefire agreement.

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Warren Report: Social Security Phone Wait Times 10x Longer Than Advertised

Democratic senators find Social Security Administration phone wait times exceeded agency claims by more than 10 times, creating service chaos for seniors.

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Hegseth Fires Navy Secretary Phelan as US Forces Guard Hormuz Strait

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Navy Secretary John Phelan amid tensions and ethics probe. Navy veteran Hung Cao takes over as acting secretary.

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Senate GOP Adopts $140B Budget Blueprint for ICE, Border Patrol Through 2028

Senate Republicans pass budget resolution early Thursday to fund immigration enforcement agencies through Trump's term, bypassing Democrats in reconciliation process.

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Democrats Win Virginia Redistricting — But GOP Eyes Florida Counterstrike

Virginia Democrats secure up to 4 House seats through redistricting as Trump pushes Texas map changes. Experts warn of dangerous precedent for future elections.