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House Republicans were seething on Tuesday after their attempt to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) unexpectedly collapsed, with several members accusing GOP leaders of striking a quiet deal with Democrats to protect Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) from facing a similar punishment. The accusation quickly sparked infighting and frustration within the conference. [read more] Initially, Republicans … Read more

President Donald Trump made history again on Thursday with a declaration of war against North and South American drug cartels, escalating a conflict that until now has taken place beneath the surface of intercontinental diplomacy and remained within anti-trafficking frameworks.In a brief memo sent to Congress, the White House laid out its reasoning for declaring … Read more

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been taken into custody by federal police in Brasília, marking one of the most dramatic turns yet in Brazil’s ongoing political turmoil. The arrest occurred early Friday morning after police arrived at his residence with a court order authorizing his immediate detention. [read more] Authorities confirmed that the order … Read more

Federal agents are closing in on a potential suspect in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, the Florida teenager found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month. According to a law enforcement source and another individual familiar with the case, the FBI’s attention is now centered on one of her stepsiblings. [read more] … Read more

Socialist insurgent Katie Wilson headed into Election Day as the undisputed favorite of Seattle’s progressive left. After dominating the primary by double digits and riding high on a poll projecting her path to City Hall, the activist base believed her victory was all but guaranteed. [read more] Her momentum seemed even stronger after fellow left-wing … Read more

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced that she will leave her position representing Georgia’s 14th congressional district at the end of her current term. Her planned resignation is set to take effect on January 5, 2026, marking a dramatic end to her tenure in the House. [read more] The unexpected decision was revealed in a … Read more

Authorities in Dallas spent Wednesday morning searching for answers after a gunman opened fire at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, killing one person and injuring three others. The attack, which took place at an ICE detention center, immediately raised questions about the shooter’s motive as investigators worked to piece together what led to … Read more

A violent scene unfolded in Chicago following the city’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, turning what was meant to be a festive evening into a moment of chaos and fear. According to early reports, the situation deteriorated rapidly after a crowd of nearly 300 teenagers began causing disturbances in the area. What began as disorderly behavior … Read more

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act, paving the way for President Donald Trump to sign legislation directing the Justice Department to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein and his network. The move marks a significant step toward making long-sought information publicly accessible. [read more] The bill — introduced … Read more

In a dramatic social-media post, longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone claimed that several prominent Democrats will appear in upcoming releases of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s client network. Stone — a highly influential figure in Republican politics — suggested that the disclosures would name multiple well-known Democratic figures. [read more] The Epstein scandal has remained … Read more