Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump

Pete Hegseth Defends Ambiguity On Whether U.S. Will Send Ground Troops To Iran: 'Not Going To Foreclose Any Option'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's refusal to reject sending ground troops to Iran, saying he doesn't "understand why the base wouldn't the base, which they have already, have faith in his ability to execute on this."
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Mark Warner

Democratic Sen. Takes Aim At Bill To Pause Building Of Data Centers Pursued By AOC: 'Ridiculous Premise'

Democratic Senator Mark Warner took aim at the bill seeking to pause the building of data centers in the U.S. until there are AI safeguards in place.
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James Comer Blames DHS Shutdown On Democrats, Praises Trump For Sending ICE To Airports

Republican Rep. James Comer said Democrats are to blame for the ongoing DHS shutdown and praised President Donald Trump for sending ICE to provide assistance at airports across the country.
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Illinois Democratic Governor Proposes 'Project 2029' to Target Trump Officials With Prosecutions for Breaking Laws

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has outlined Project 2029, calling for Democrats to pursue legal action against Trump officials and law‑enforcement agents accused of breaking the law.
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TSA Workers Begin Receiving Backpay as Lines in Multiple US Airports Return to Normal

Many airports across the United States experienced relief as TSA workers began to receive their backpay.
Travel

Norwegian Luna Christened in Miami

Norwegian Cruise Line has christened its newest ship, the 3,565‑passenger ship Norwegian Luna, in Miami, Florida.
Travel

Hawaii Flooding: Tourism Authority Says Tourist Need Not Change Travel Plans

Flooding in Hawaii has eased after two weeks, but tourists are encouraged to be mindful of recovery work and impacted areas.
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Dow Jones Falls 337 Points as Geopolitical Tensions and Surging Oil Prices Fuel Market Volatility

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 337.36 points Friday, closing at 45,622.75 amid persistent worries over the U.S.-Iran conflict and a sharp rise in oil prices that heightened inflation concerns and clouded the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
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