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Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife

A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His lawyer denied her account.

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At least 66 people killed in a fire at a ski resort in northwest Turkey

A fire raged through a popular ski resort south of Istanbul early Tuesday. The deadly fire broke out during a school holiday when the area’s hotels are packed. (Image credit: IHA)

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Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1 – CNN

Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1  CNN Donald Trump considers 10% tariff on China from next month on first full day of presidency – live updates  BBC.com Trump Says He Intends to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports

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Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1 – CNN

Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1  CNN Trump Says He Intends to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1  The New York Times Donald Trump News Live Updates: Trump considers 10% tariff on China from next

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Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1 – CNN

Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1  CNN Trump Says He Will Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1  The New York Times Q&A: Here’s what we know so far about Trump’s tariff plans, and impact on

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Trump orders all federal diversity, equity and inclusion employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday – NBC News

Trump orders all federal diversity, equity and inclusion employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday  NBC News Trump administration directs federal DEI staff be placed on paid leave  The Times of India Live updates: Trump seeks to reshape American institutions with a

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The Joe Schmo Show, Jury Duty, and the Rise of ‘Regular Guy’ Propaganda

The Joe Schmo Show is nothing new. The version set to premiere Jan. 21 on TBS is, in fact, the second revival of a series that aired two seasons on Spike TV (now Paramount Network) beginning in 2003, before returning

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Trudeau Promises ‘Robust’ Response After Trump’s Tariff Pledge

The Canadian prime minister reiterated his willingness to retaliate forcefully against U.S. tariffs—perhaps matching with dollar-for-dollar Canadian tariffs.

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Trump pardons dark web marketplace creator Ross Ulbricht

Ulbricht operated the anonymous digital marketplace known as Silk Road when law enforcement arrested him. The pardon fulfills a campaign pledge Trump made to Ulbricht’s Libertarian supporters. (Image credit: Jim Watson)

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Affidavit by Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law makes new claims about his behavior

Hegseth was voted out of committee Monday along party lines. The Senate is expected to take up his nomination soon; it is unclear how these new allegations will alter the trajectory of his nomination. (Image credit: Jabin Botsford)

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