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US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump’s effort to control its oil

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US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump’s effort to control its oil

As immigration agents police Minneapolis protests, experts warn of training gaps and the rising risk

As immigration agents police Minneapolis protests, experts warn of training gaps and the rising risk

General tapped to lead US operations in Latin America grilled over presence in region

General tapped to lead US operations in Latin America grilled over presence in region

UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law

UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law

Trump is meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduro’s successor

Trump is meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduro’s successor

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

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Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist’s home will chill reporting

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist’s home will chill reporting

Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet

Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state

Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state

Brian Kemp survived Trump’s anger. Now he wants to shape Georgia’s future

Brian Kemp survived Trump’s anger. Now he wants to shape Georgia’s future

Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push

Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate raises 10 times more than conservative

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate raises 10 times more than conservative

10% of US House members have announced they’re not running for reelection, an AP analysis shows

10% of US House members have announced they’re not running for reelection, an AP analysis shows

Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers

Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers

Alaska woman appeals voter fraud charges in case that puts spotlight on status of American Samoans

Alaska woman appeals voter fraud charges in case that puts spotlight on status of American Samoans

What you should show to prove your US citizenship to an ICE agent

What you should show to prove your US citizenship to an ICE agent

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants

Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systems

Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systems

Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

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