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At least half a dozen top Trump administration officials appear in the Epstein files

The degree to which each person was connected to Epstein varies significantly, from a single email to years of communications.
Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein

Homeland Security Department shuts down as Democrats and Trump negotiate changes

The White House and Senate Democrats have been trading offers on changes to DHS and ICE after two Americans were killed in Minneapolis.
An agent sprays pepper spray at a protestor attempting to block an immigration officer vehicle  in Minneapolis o Jan. 7.
An agent sprays pepper spray at a protestor attempting to block an immigration officer vehicle  in Minneapolis o Jan. 7.
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Department of Homeland Security heads toward shutdown

President Donald Trump’s pick for a top State Department post is facing bipartisan opposition over past remarks about Israel and the Holocaust.
Trump
Trump

U.S. strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing three

The strike was the latest in a series of attacks going back to September that have killed at least 120 people, according to the Defense Department.
A video still from the X account of U.S Southern Command shows a vessel being struck on Friday.
A video still from the X account of U.S Southern Command shows a vessel being struck on Friday.
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Afghanistan

Return of millions from Pakistan and Iran pushes Afghanistan to brink, U.N. warns

Returns have strained resources in a country that was already struggling to cope with a weak economy, drought and earthquakes.
Image: AFGHANISTAN-IRAN-PAKISTAN-MIGRATION-HOUSING
Image: AFGHANISTAN-IRAN-PAKISTAN-MIGRATION-HOUSING
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Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'

In social media posts on Friday, the president said if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.
Donald Trump is seen speaking against a clear blue sky.
Donald Trump is seen speaking against a clear blue sky.
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Five months after Sen. Bill Cassidy asked RFK Jr. to testify, it still hasn't happened

The Louisiana Republican, who now faces a MAHA challenger, was the key vote to confirm Kennedy despite his misgivings.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
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In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritarianism'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a rare glimpse into her views on foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference, while sidestepping when asked "when" she'll run for president.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., listens as President of the European People's Party Manfred Weber speaks at a panel at the Munich Security Conference
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., listens as President of the European People's Party Manfred Weber speaks at a panel at the Munich Security Conference

Incumbents brace for primary season: From the Politics Desk

Plus, what comes next after Chris Wright's meeting with Delcy Rodríguez.
Image: Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing Examining Minnesota
Image: Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing Examining Minnesota
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Former Israeli prime minister apologies for yearslong friendship with Epstein

Barak is among several political, business and cultural elites found to have maintained long relationships with Epstein, even after his 2008 guilty plea for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in Florida.
Ehud Barak.
Ehud Barak.

'The grand jury has spoken': Elissa Slotkin's lawyer tells DOJ to close social video probe

Moving forward with the case after a failed attempt to indict six Democrats, Slotkin's attorney wrote, "would violate clear ethical duties and Justice Department policy."
Clockwise from top left: Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Sen. Mark Kelly, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Congressman Jason Crow.
Clockwise from top left: Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Sen. Mark Kelly, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Congressman Jason Crow.