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Attorney general nomination receives intense scrutiny
The Senate Judiciary Committee has held two days of hearings on Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general, during which senators subjected him to intense scrutiny. The central concern was whether Blanche could act independently in a role overseeing the Justice Department, given questions about his loyalty to former President Donald Trump; the nomination therefore…
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Four Republicans help House Democrats pass Iran war powers resolution
The US House of Representatives passed a Democratic-backed resolution directing President Trump to end US military action against Iran, unless Congress authorises it. Four Republicans joined Democrats, making the vote a rare bipartisan rebuke of the President’s conduct of the conflict and underscoring growing concern in Congress about the war. The measure passed 214–208, with…
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Honest widower, 76, alerted IRS after they accidentally sent him $20k refund he wasn’t owed… now its idiot staff are ruining his finances and threatening to seize his farm
A 76-year-old widower and farmer in Tennessee, named in reports as Wilson Kirby, did the honest thing after the IRS mistakenly deposited a tax refund of around $20,000 into his account that he was not owed, and promptly alerted the agency to the error. Rather than being thanked for his honesty, he says IRS staff…
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Hasan Piker makes AOC his 2028 pick for president, says it’s ‘not even a question’
Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker has named Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as his preferred candidate for the 2028 US presidential election, describing the choice as “not even a question.” The comments add to ongoing speculation about a potential AOC White House bid and reflect broader debate on the American left over who might lead the Democratic Party’s…
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Lindsey Graham’s rise from family tragedy to political power explored in Fox Nation special
Fox Nation has released a new special chronicling the life and career of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, tracing his journey from personal tragedy to becoming a prominent figure in American politics. The programme forms part of the streaming service’s ongoing output of biographical and political content aimed at its subscriber base. The special reportedly…
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Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith
House Republicans, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, have formally asked the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith, alleging he made false statements under oath during December testimony about his efforts to obtain phone records belonging to lawmakers. Smith previously led two criminal investigations into Donald Trump, over alleged election interference…
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House approves ‘Department of War’ renaming in annual defense bill
The House has approved an annual defence policy bill that includes a proposal to rename the Department of Defense as the “Department of War”. The move is significant because it would revive the department’s pre-1949 name and signals a more forceful political framing of US military policy. The available article text does not provide the…
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By Congressional Order, Noah Kahan Tells Concertgoers To Wear Diapers
Noah Kahan jokingly told fans at his Washington DC concert to wear nappies after several recent incidents in which attendees reportedly urinated or defecated at his shows. The singer framed the request as a fictional congressional order during a recurring onstage mock phone-call segment, using humour to address behaviour that has become a notable distraction…
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Watch live: Trump pick to lead CFPB faces Senate confirmation hearing
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Don’t wire foreign enemies into America’s power grid
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its arguments and evidence cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates it concerns risks of allowing foreign adversaries’ technology or connections within the US electricity grid. No further details, figures or context were provided in the accessible text. A complete article copy…