Nation and World Politics
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Trump hosts Colombia's Petro just weeks after insulting him as a 'sick man' fueling the drug trade
Feb 03, 2026 7:40 am - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House on Tuesday for talks only weeks after threatening military acti...
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Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
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Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
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Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
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Democratic hopefuls in 9th Congressional District divided on GazaFeb 02, 2026 8:21 pm - Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat on Monday criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, with some going so far as to accuse the nation of committing genocide. Others defended Israel’s treatment of Palestinian civilians.
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Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown
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Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
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West Chicago teens on ICE watch in Minneapolis: ‘This is nothing like Chicago. This is so much worse.’
Feb 02, 2026 7:20 pm - Ben and Sam Luhmann, teenage brothers from West Chicago, have been documenting the actions of federal immigration agents during raids in Minneapolis, recording footage of agents in physical confrontations with civilians.
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Krishnamoorthi leads Senate race fundraising, but $5 million from Pritzker boosts StrattonFeb 02, 2026 6:31 pm - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi ended 2025 with about $15 million cash in hand, far ahead of chief Senate competitors U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who had $1.6 million, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, with $1.1 million.
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Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown