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Trump administration halts offshore wind project in Rhode Island

The Trump administration on Friday issued an order stopping all activities of a wind energy project in Rhode Island that could have supplied electricity to 350,000 homes.  The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in a letter sent to Ørsted, the Danish company operating the project, said the … Trump administration halts offshore wind project in Rhode IslandRead more

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Kudlow on Trump Intel agreement: ‘I am very, very uncomfortable ‘

Fox Business’s Larry Kudlow expressed concern on Friday over the Trump administration’s move to take a 10 percent stake in mega chipmaker Intel. “I am very, very uncomfortable with that idea. I’m very uncomfortable with that one, but that’s a conversation for another meal on another day,” Kudlow … Kudlow on Trump Intel agreement: ‘I am very, very uncomfortable ‘Read more

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George Mason University violated Tile VI with ‘unlawful DEI policies,’ Education Department says

George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by illegally using diversity, equity and inclusion practices, the Department of Education announced Friday. The department’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the institution’s hiring and promotion practices last month following a complaint … George Mason University violated Tile VI with ‘unlawful DEI policies,’ Education Department saysRead more

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Virginia leaders condemn racist sign aimed at Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears over bathroom policy

Virginia leaders from both parties have condemned a racist sign aimed at Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, which was raised during a protest outside a school board meeting where she was speaking. Earle-Sears — the Republican nominee in the state’s gubernatorial race — spoke at the Arlington County school … Virginia leaders condemn racist sign aimed at Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears over bathroom policyRead more

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Republican senators depart for Taiwan, Indo-Pacific trip

(NewsNation) —  Republican Sens. Roger Wicker (Miss.) and Deb Fischer (Neb.) embarked on a trip to the Indo-Pacific region on Friday as part of efforts to strengthen U.S. national security interests. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL), including the lawmaker duo, will first stop at military installations in Hawaii before … Republican senators depart for Taiwan, Indo-Pacific tripRead more

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Texas approves GOP’s redistricting plan as senator threatens a final filibuster

Carol Alvarado posted on social media: ‘Republicans think they can walk all over us. Today I’m going to kick back’ The Texas legislature preliminarily approved a redrawn congressional map on Friday that gives Republicans a chance to pick up as many as five congressional seats, fulfilling a brazen … Texas approves GOP’s redistricting plan as senator threatens a final filibusterRead more

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Trump news at a glance: president denies he was briefed about raid on aide-turned-critic John Bolton’s home

Vice-president JD Vance denies FBI investigation is politically motivated. Key US politics stories from Friday 22 August Donald Trump has said he did not know a raid by the FBI on the home of his former adviser turned critic, John Bolton, was planned and that he expected to … Trump news at a glance: president denies he was briefed about raid on aide-turned-critic John Bolton’s homeRead more

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Hundreds of DoD civilians accept call of duty in southern border mission under Trump’s order

Defense Department civilians are volunteering by the hundreds for temporary details with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), joining efforts to bolster operations at the troubled southern border under President Donald Trump’s priority to secure it. In under 48 hours, nearly 500 volunteers answered the president’s call of … Hundreds of DoD civilians accept call of duty in southern border mission under Trump’s orderRead more

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Chicago mayor slams Trump over possible crime crackdown: ‘Uncalled for’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) slammed President Trump over possibly sending the national guard to Chicago after his D.C. crime crackdown, calling the president’s plans to target the Windy City “offensive.” “Certainly, we have grave concerns about the impact of any unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to … Chicago mayor slams Trump over possible crime crackdown: ‘Uncalled for’Read more

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Hegseth fires Defense Intelligence Agency chief, other senior Pentagon officials

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), which issued an assessment on U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, as well as other senior military officials.  Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the DIA, a senior … Hegseth fires Defense Intelligence Agency chief, other senior Pentagon officialsRead more

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National Guard mobilizing in 19 states amid immigration, crime crackdown

Up to 1,700 National Guardsmen are set to mobilize in 19 states in the coming weeks to assist the Department of Homeland Security with President Trump’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration and crime, Pentagon officials confirmed to FOX News.  Documents obtained by FOX News show planning for activations … National Guard mobilizing in 19 states amid immigration, crime crackdownRead more

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10 key takeaways from DOJ’s release of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Epstein interviews

Hours of interviews between Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell and a federal prosecutor were released by the Department of Justice on Friday afternoon.  During the recorded sessions in which the convicted sex offender, who was found guilty for her role in Epstein’s crimes, was granted immunity, she made … 10 key takeaways from DOJ’s release of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Epstein interviewsRead more

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US health department moves to strip thousands of employees of collective bargaining rights

Union decries effort as illegal as department confirms it is ending its recognition of unions for some employees The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights, according to a union that called … US health department moves to strip thousands of employees of collective bargaining rightsRead more

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Chicago mayor calls Trump’s National Guard deployment plan ‘uncoordinated, uncalled-for and unsound’

Mayor Brandon Johnson blasted President Donald Trump over what he described as “threats” to deploy the National Guard in Chicago to crack down on crime. Johnson’s comments came hours after the president on Friday said Chicago would be the next city to see federal intervention after the mission … Chicago mayor calls Trump’s National Guard deployment plan ‘uncoordinated, uncalled-for and unsound’Read more

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Pennsylvania rejects DOJ request for voter rolls with personal data

Pennsylvania’s top election officer rebuffed an attempt from the Trump administration this week to obtain sensitive personal information, including driver’s license and Social Security numbers, for all state voters. “This request and reported efforts to collect broad data on millions of Americans represent a concerning attempt to expand … Pennsylvania rejects DOJ request for voter rolls with personal dataRead more

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Hegseth fires top US general after Iran assessment that angered Trump

Jeffrey Kruse ousted as head of DIA, which said US strikes had set back Tehran nuclear program only a few months The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has fired a general whose agency’s initial intelligence assessment of damage to Iranian nuclear sites from US strikes angered Donald Trump, … Hegseth fires top US general after Iran assessment that angered TrumpRead more