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November 12

Trump issues sweeping pardons for 2020 election allies — what the move really means

President Donald Trump pardoned more than 70 people accused of seeking to overturn the 2020 election results, including his former personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.

November 12

House Republicans balk at Senate provision letting lawmakers sue over ‘Arctic Frost’ phone records

House Republicans blast a last-minute provision in the Senate-passed government funding bill allowing senators to sue over the "Arctic Frost" probe.

November 12

Duckworth staffer accused of posing as lawyer in attempt to free illegal immigrant from ICE custody

ICE officials say Edward York from Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office falsified documents and claimed to be a lawyer to gain access to a detained illegal immigrant.

November 12

White House slams Dems' 'bad-faith' Epstein doc release as demand for files intensifies

The White House fired back after correspondence from Jeffrey Epstein about President Donald Trump was released by House Democrats on Wednesday

November 12

Trump's signature tariffs hang on key question about Congress' power before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court weighs separation of powers issues as Donald Trump defends his use of emergency law to bypass Congress on global tariffs.

November 11

Jeffries reveals last-minute move to extend COVID-era subsidies as House shutdown vote looms

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats plan to introduce an amendment extending Obamacare subsidies for three years to legislation ending the government shutdown.

November 11

Far-left firebrand spends eye-popping amount of campaign cash on luxury hotels, 'top-tier' limo services

Federal Election Commission filings show that progressive Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, spent nearly $75,000 on luxury hotels, transportation and security this year in cities across the U.S.

November 11

SCOTUS extends stay on SNAP benefits for now, impacting millions

Supreme Court justices agreed to extend a stay on full SNAP payments through Thursday as states sue the Trump administration over reduced food benefits.

November 11

Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump's Constitution dig: 'Unlike you, I can read'

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and President Donald Trump reignited their longstanding quarrel over citizenship and constitutional interpretation in recent exchanges.

November 11

Family rift: Top Democrat's own daughter publicly opposes her on shutdown deal

Mother-daughter political divide emerges as New Hampshire's Sen. Jeanne Shaheen backs shutdown deal while daughter Stefany opposes it over healthcare concerns.