Nation and World Politics
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Democrats demand security checks for Trump intelligence pick Bill Pulte
Jun 10, 2026 6:29 pm - Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday demanded that Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for acting director of national intelligence, submit to a full security check before assuming the post, including an examination of his financial holdings and foreign contacts.
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Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
Jun 10, 2026 4:25 pm - President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.
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Transcripts detail grand jurors’ doubts about Broadview Six case
Jun 10, 2026 11:02 am - Grand jury documents released in a highly unusual move Tuesday show that some of the grand jurors that heard the case against the “Broadview Six“ defendants had doubts about prosecutors’ evidence.
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Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, squeezing households, businesses
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US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back. Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks
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House passes $70 billion immigration enforcement funding through Trump’s term
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Former federal prosecutors lambaste U.S. attorney, warn of political interferenceJun 09, 2026 6:56 pm - Over 100 former top federal prosecutors warned of leadership failures and political interference seeping into the prestigious Chicago-based U.S. attorney’s office under its latest chief
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House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to TrumpJun 09, 2026 6:36 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to provide nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement narrowly passed the House on Tuesday and now goes to President Donald Trump for his sig...
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The Chicago mayor who said ‘no’ to the World Cup — a dome on Soldier Field was the last straw
Jun 09, 2026 2:00 pm - During his final years in office, Rahm Emanuel made a decision that distinguished him from many peers across the United States: he said ‘no’ to FIFA and ‘no’ to the men’s World Cup.
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Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'Jun 09, 2026 1:41 pm - WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they...