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What to expect in Florida’s special congressional primaries

Control of the U.S. House isn’t on the line in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida, but Republicans are still eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add some breathing room to their

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Revealed: The Hamas-backed plan for Gaza’s future

Gaza’s Hamas-run municipal governments have published their first official reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, in the latest sign that the group intends to be a leading actor in the rebuilding of the territory.

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Senate poised to vote to confirm Hegseth to lead Pentagon despite allegations – ABC News

Senate poised to vote to confirm Hegseth to lead Pentagon despite allegations  ABC News Senate is preparing to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote  The Associated Press Hegseth’s ex-wife gives new statement to FBI amid scrutiny over his

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What to know about the legal battle over Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship

Trump’s executive order denying U.S. citizenship to the children of parents living in the country illegally has faced the first of what will be many legal tests. Here are some things to know about the judge’s decision and the lawsuits

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Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump’s Team, Even Old Foes

The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.

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Trump Proposes ‘Getting Rid of FEMA’ While Visiting North Carolina

FLETCHER, N.C. — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation’s central organization for responding to disasters.

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Federal Agencies Begin Removing DEI Guidance From Websites in Trump Crackdown

WASHINGTON — Several federal agencies have begun removing resources for underrepresented Americans from their webpages following President Donald Trump’s executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Agencies also have been cancelling training and service contacts to comply

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WATCH: Trump says he’s considering ‘getting rid of’ FEMA during briefing in North Carolina

Speaking while on the first trip of his second term, Trump made the comment in North Carolina during a briefing on the monthslong recovery from Hurricane Helene.

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Tom Homan, unleashed

America’s new border czar spent decades waiting for a president like Donald Trump

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As Israeli troops exit Lebanon, villagers hope to return home — or what’s left of it

Israel is slowly withdrawing from Lebanese villages it occupied, as part of a ceasefire deal. Lebanese residents waiting to return to their villages say the Israeli military has destroyed nearly everything. (Image credit: Ramiz Dallah)

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