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Md. lawmaker proposes bill to bar certain ICE officers from state law enforcement jobs

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Md. lawmaker proposes bill to bar certain ICE officers from state law enforcement jobs

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

The Latest: US military says its forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

The Latest: US military says its forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

Head of FBI’s New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino’s departure

Head of FBI’s New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino’s departure

US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

Fractures are starting to show in Trump’s GOP at the start of this election year

Fractures are starting to show in Trump’s GOP at the start of this election year

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Trump wears a new ‘Happy Trump’ lapel pin, but insists he’s never happy

Trump wears a new ‘Happy Trump’ lapel pin, but insists he’s never happy

Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures

Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures

Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report

Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report

Supreme Court will take up Cisco’s bid to shut down lawsuit by Falun Gong

Supreme Court will take up Cisco’s bid to shut down lawsuit by Falun Gong

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

Crowded primary expected in Maryland’s 5th District, as candidates aim to replace Hoyer

Crowded primary expected in Maryland’s 5th District, as candidates aim to replace Hoyer

As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud

As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud

US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability

US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability

‘It’s going to be incredible’: State fair celebrating America’s 250th set for National Mall

‘It’s going to be incredible’: State fair celebrating America’s 250th set for National Mall

DC Council report critical of Bowser administration’s cooperation with ICE

DC Council report critical of Bowser administration’s cooperation with ICE

UN says the US has ‘legal obligation’ to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

UN says the US has ‘legal obligation’ to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

After delays, the missing Jan. 6 plaque will be displayed at the Capitol

After delays, the missing Jan. 6 plaque will be displayed at the Capitol

Josh Shapiro running for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of 2028 White House bid

Josh Shapiro running for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of 2028 White House bid

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing’s debt and oil stakes

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing’s debt and oil stakes

Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities

Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities

Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trump’s foreign policy team

Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trump’s foreign policy team

Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote

Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

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