White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday would not confirm that talks on the war in Iran would take place in coming days, saying, “Nothing should be deemed official …
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Uninhibited questioning by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson at Supreme Court arguments this week showcased tensions with their colleagues that were put on display. The most senior and junior members of the high court’s liberal flank drew visible frustration from Chief Justice John Roberts and others as they dominated …
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Iran will allow ‘non-hostile vessels’ to pass through Strait of Hormuz
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLeaders in Iran sent a Tuesday letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirming that “non-hostile vessels” would be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The choke point …
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Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe upper chamber rejected an Iran war powers resolution in a 47-53 vote on Tuesday night, almost completely along party lines. The measure, pushed by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), is designed to …
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The CEO of United Airlines said his company is bracing for a long-term hike in fuel prices resulting from continuing military operations in the Middle East. The price of Brent …
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Lawmakers in both parties to do the right thing by paying TSA officers, rather than play politics with the safety and security of the nation’s air system and the 2.5 …
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Preservation groups sue to block Trump Kennedy Center changes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA coalition of historic preservation and architectural groups sued President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees on Monday, seeking to block the planned renovations of the performing arts …
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Quadruple amputee cornhole player Dayton Webber accused of shooting, killing man in Maryland
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA professional cornhole player is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed someone during an argument in a Maryland town over the weekend, according to officials.
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VOA journalists sue, accusing US government of forcing censorship, propaganda
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA handful of journalists have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly seeking to use the Voice of America (VOA) to promote propaganda and censor news coming out …
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There’s truth in the maxim that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. However, bad intentions, not a learning disability, are driving America back into the problems we hoped we …