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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at age 84

Tuesday, February 17

(NEW YORK) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, Baptist minister and pioneering politician who launched two bids for the U.S. presidency, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 84, his family said in a statement."Our father was a servant leader... Read More.

Trump administration deportations to 3rd countries cost taxpayers ‘upward of $40M’: Report

Saturday, February 14

(NEW YORK) -- The Trump administration's deportations to third countries last year are estimated to have cost taxpayers "upward of $40 million," with some third-country migrants costing more than $1 million each, according to a Democratic congressional report released Friday.The 30-page report is the... Read More.

Newsom, AOC seek to boost profiles, reassure allies at Munich Security Conference

Friday, February 13

(WASHINGTON) -- While it's not Des Moines or Manchester, Munich may be on some Democrats' path to a White House run or higher office.Several Democrats thought to be considering 2028 presidential runs are attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany this weekend to boost... Read More.

Sen. Schiff leads probe into Freedom250, the America birthday group offering access to Trump for donations

Thursday, February 12

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Adam Schiff of California and a group of fellow Democrats are launching a probe into Freedom 250, a new non-profit group closely aligned with President Donald Trump that is raising private funding for high-profile events surrounding America's 250th birthday this summer.Freedom... Read More.

Judge says Pentagon ‘trampled on’ Sen. Kelly’s First Amendment rights

Thursday, February 12

(WASHINGTON) -- In a biting opinion that chastised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a Republican-appointed judge on Thursday blocked the Defense Department from trying to punish Sen. Mark Kelly over a video he and other Democrats made urging service members not to follow illegal orders,... Read More.

‘Trust has been lost:’ ICE, CBP officials questioned on enforcement tactics during Senate oversight hearing

Thursday, February 12

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Rand Paul had strong words on Thursday for the heads of the federal agencies spearheading the Trump administration's immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and across the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, Customs and Border Protection commissioner Rodney Scott, and... Read More.

Mamdani top of mind as New York governor’s race ramps up

Thursday, February 12

(GARDEN CITY, N.Y.) -- Just over three months after he won New York City's mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani is already at the center of another election -- even though he's not on the ballot.With the New York governor's race on the horizon, some voters... Read More.

2 US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, minor injuries reported

Thursday, February 12

(NEW YORK) -- A rare collision at sea between two U.S. Navy ships occurred in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to U.S. Southern Command."Yesterday afternoon, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG103) and the Supply-class fast... Read More.

Bondi says Ghislaine Maxwell ‘will hopefully die in prison’

Thursday, February 12

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of Congress on Tuesday that Ghislaine Maxwell "will hopefully die in prison," after she was pressed on the allegations that Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator was getting special treatment from the administration, including a controversial transfer to a... Read More.

Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal accuses DOJ of ‘spying’ on her search history from unredacted Epstein files review

Thursday, February 12

(WASHINGTON) -- House Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history when the congresswoman visited the Department of Justice earlier this week to view unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files."It is totally inappropriate and against the separations of powers... Read More.

What is the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID, proof of citizenship to register?

Wednesday, February 11

(WASHINGTON) -- Amid President Donald Trump's repeated unsubstantiated accusations of rigged voting and calls to nationalize elections, an updated version of the GOP's signature piece of election reform -- now called the SAVE America Act -- is set to reach the House floor for... Read More.

GOP-led House set to vote on rescinding Trump’s Canada tariffs

Wednesday, February 11

(WASHINGTON) -- After Tuesday night's embarrassing defeat for Speaker Mike Johnson at the hands of rebellious Republicans, the House is set to vote Wednesday evening on a Democratic-led resolution to rescind President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed on Canada -- which could result in a... Read More.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at age 84

Trump administration deportations to 3rd countries cost taxpayers ‘upward of $40M’: Report

Newsom, AOC seek to boost profiles, reassure allies at Munich Security Conference

Judge says Pentagon ‘trampled on’ Sen. Kelly’s First Amendment rights

‘Trust has been lost:’ ICE, CBP officials questioned on enforcement tactics during Senate oversight hearing

Mamdani top of mind as New York governor’s race ramps up

2 US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, minor injuries reported

Bondi says Ghislaine Maxwell ‘will hopefully die in prison’

Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal accuses DOJ of ‘spying’ on her search history from unredacted Epstein files review

What is the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID, proof of citizenship to register?

GOP-led House set to vote on rescinding Trump’s Canada tariffs

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