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Watchdog Says Omar Defaulted On Student Loans, Urges House To Garnish Salary

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is facing new scrutiny over her personal finances after a watchdog group accused her of defaulting on federal student loans while advocating for debt forgiveness in Congress. The American Accountability Foundation (AAF) sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday alleging that Omar, who earns $174,000 a year, is in collection proceedings…
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Noem Shuts Down Blue State Gov’s Request to ‘Pause’ Immigration Enforcement

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has denied Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s request to suspend Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state over Halloween weekend. Pritzker announced Thursday morning that he had sent a letter to Noem asking for a temporary pause in “immigration enforcement,” saying his goal was to ensure children in Chicago could safely enjoy the holiday…
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FBI Finds Comey Handwritten Note Referencing ‘HRC Plan’ Before 2016 Election

Newly filed court documents show that former FBI Director James Comey wrote a 2016 note referencing “HRC plans to tie Trump” and “HRC health,” which investigators discovered earlier this year locked inside a long-unused FBI safe. The handwritten note, dated September 26, 2016, was found by an internal review team in early 2025, according to new evidence in the Justice…
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Senate Confirms Trump Envoys To UK, Turkey, Italy

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate approved three ambassadors appointed by President Donald Trump, stationing them in the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Italy, respectively. All three new ambassadors, Warren Stephens, Tom Barrack, and Tilman Feritta, are billionaires who generously support Trump and other Republicans. They all garnered a few Democratic votes, as did all Republicans. Earlier this week, the Senate approved Stephens…
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Trump Makes Unexpected Move in Shutdown Fight, Flipping Script On Dems

President Donald Trump appeared to gain leverage in the ongoing government funding standoff Thursday after Senate Democrats sought to link a funding deal to an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. What began as an effort by Democrats to pressure Republicans during the shutdown negotiations has shifted in Trump’s favor, following a new proposal he unveiled on Truth Social. In…
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Mamdani Faces Backlash Over Expensive ‘Freebie’ Victory Party

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani campaigned on promises of affordability, free public services, and economic equality. But his victory party in Brooklyn offered none of that — featuring a pricey cash bar where drinks cost up to $22. The 34-year-old democratic socialist celebrated his narrow win Tuesday night at the newly renovated Brooklyn Paramount, a historic music venue packed with cheering supporters.…
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Mayor-Elect Mamdani Set to Face Reality After Winning NYC Mayor’s Race

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won’t officially take office until Jan. 1, but the challenges awaiting him are already stacking up — and some may not wait for Inauguration Day. The 34-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist will be thrust into national debates over immigration, federal funding, and the direction of the Democratic Party the moment he steps into City Hall, The…
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Hegseth Warns U.S. Enemies As Pentagon Shifts To Wartime Production Footing

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon is shifting to what he called a “wartime footing,” warning that the United States is prepared to respond swiftly if any adversaries “FAFO” — short for “f*ck around and find out.” In a lengthy address outlining new defense priorities, Hegseth said his department is revamping procurement, testing, and weapons readiness…
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Most Voters Back Impeaching Anti-Trump Judge Over ‘Arctic Frost’ Scandal

A majority of voters say they support impeaching James Boasberg, the federal judge linked to the Biden administration’s “Arctic Frost” investigation, which reportedly involved surveillance of Republican members of Congress. According to a Rasmussen Reports telephone and online survey, 67% of likely U.S. voters view “Arctic Frost” as a serious scandal, with 43% describing it as “very serious.” Meanwhile, 26%…
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Schumer Slammed After Making Guilty Confession On Senate Floor

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–NY) is facing bipartisan backlash after he declared that the ongoing federal government shutdown is “getting better for us every day,” prompting sharp condemnation from the White House and Republican lawmakers. The controversy erupted after Schumer told colleagues the prolonged shutdown—now entering its second week—was politically beneficial for Democrats. The shutdown began after negotiations collapsed…
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