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US federal judge temporarily blocks courts from using files seized in dismissed ex-FBI chief case
The ruling by US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly remains in effect through December 12 or until further court action.
US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China
US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map
Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack
Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion
Peru's political chaos continues: Castillo's jailing brings the total to five former presidents behind bars. Peru has cycled through six presidents since 2018.
Israeli-American 'ShamWow' infomercial icon seeks Texas Republican Congress seat
Shlomi, 61, is an Israeli-American who gained prominence for his role in a popular infomercial in the United States for the cleaning tool, the “ShamWow” towel.
What Marjorie Taylor Greene's exit tells us on Donald Trump's grip of Republicans - opinion
As she exited, Taylor Greene had a dire warning for her Republican colleagues. She foresees a blue wave (Democratic Party victories) in next year’s House of Representatives election.
FBI probing Democrats who called for US military to refuse illegal Trump orders
US President Donald Trump also has accused the six Democrats of sedition and said in a social media post that the crime is punishable by death.
US Jewish Congressmembers sponsor bipartisan bill to create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’
'Recognizing Jewish Refugee Day helps to ensure that Congress continues to bring awareness to the history of antisemitism and stand with the Jewish community around the world.'
Greene considers 2028 White House run as she quits Congress amid Trump feud - Time
"My only goal and desire has ever been to hold the Republican Party accountable for the promises it makes to the American people and put America First," Marjorie Taylor Greene said.
Jewish Sen. Slotkin targeted by bomb threat after Trump accuses her of ‘seditious acts’
After she posted a video calling on US military members to "refuse illegal orders," Trump called for Slotkin to be arrested for seditious acts.
Trump signs bill approving Epstein files release after failed White House vote slowdown
Reuters reported that the administration lobbied senators to slow-walk the vote on the Epstein files while Trump publicly insisted he had nothing to hide.
US Justice Department will release Epstein files within 30 days, Bondi says
The release may not be comprehensive, but Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department will "encourage maximum transparency.
MBS meets US lawmakers on Capitol Hill as Trump shrugs off Khashoggi outrage
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets US lawmakers as Trump praises him and critics highlight Khashoggi’s killing and human rights concerns.
Lone US Republican rep. votes against releasing Epstein files as Senate weighs bill
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana) was the sole vote against the House measure requiring the release of the unclassified records on sex criminal Jefferey Epstein.