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Pyongyang Recalibrates: North Korea Between Russia, the United States, and Japan
Looking beyond the Russia honeymoon and Japan’s abduction diplomacy.
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Trump’s intel chief Tulsi Gabbard steps down
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced she will resign after her husband was diagnosed with a serious illness. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
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Japan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation
A recent visit highlights Tokyo’s seriousness.
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Maryland Democrats Plan to Eliminate State’s Lone Republican Seat in Time for 2028
A top state lawmaker who opposed drawing new districts for the fall election now says he supports a constitutional amendment that could pave the way to an all-Democrat map for…
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Cruz says Blanche faced “full-on revolt” over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
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Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás…
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Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign.
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Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for “anti-weaponization fund”
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.
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War-driven gas spike puts pressure on summer travelers — and Republicans
Memorial Day marks the traditional start of summer driving season — with an added dollop of political angst for President Donald Trump's party.
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
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Trump praises vulnerable GOP Rep. Mike Lawler as ‘fantastic’ during a rally in New York
President Donald Trump defended his economic record and praised Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is seeking re-election in a very competitive New York district.