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Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial

The president is eying a plot of land near Memorial Bridge. The art critic who proposed the idea called for a smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.
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Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial

The president is eying a plot of land near Memorial Bridge. The art critic who proposed the idea called for a smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.

Democrats want to ‘reimagine’ immigration enforcement. Just don’t say ‘abolish ICE.’

Democrats, quiet on immigration for most of the last year, are suddenly campaigning on it. But there is worry about overreach.
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Democrats want to ‘reimagine’ immigration enforcement. Just don’t say ‘abolish ICE.’

Democrats, quiet on immigration for most of the last year, are suddenly campaigning on it. But there is worry about overreach.

Senate passes funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected

A temporary funding lapse will start Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.
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Senate passes funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected

A temporary funding lapse will start Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.

Most of the federal government shuts down, but a quick end is in sight

The House is expected to take up a measure Monday to reopen agencies. Congress still has a fight ahead over new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
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Most of the federal government shuts down, but a quick end is in sight

The House is expected to take up a measure Monday to reopen agencies. Congress still has a fight ahead over new restrictions on immigration enforcement.

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million more documents from Epstein files

The Justice Department says it is releasing the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million more documents from Epstein files

The Justice Department says it is releasing the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Pretti shooting

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents.
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Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Pretti shooting

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents.

Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in case of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty on charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a federal judge ruled Friday.
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Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in case of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty on charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Don Lemon arrested by federal officials in connection with church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.
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Don Lemon arrested by federal officials in connection with church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.

Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.
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Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.

Don Lemon arrested by federal officials over church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.
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Don Lemon arrested by federal officials over church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.

Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is already nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires on Sunday.
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Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is already nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires on Sunday.

Ukraine wakes to possible pause in Russian energy strikes after Trump call

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting Ukraine’s power facilities. Zelensky said if Russia followed through, he would pause strikes on Russia’s energy industry.
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Ukraine wakes to possible pause in Russian energy strikes after Trump call

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting Ukraine’s power facilities. Zelensky said if Russia followed through, he would pause strikes on Russia’s energy industry.

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax records

The case means Trump has again filed a claim for a large amount of money against the government he oversees, putting him on both sides of the potential negotiating table.
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Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax records

The case means Trump has again filed a claim for a large amount of money against the government he oversees, putting him on both sides of the potential negotiating table.

Federal and local authorities charge man accused of attack on Rep. Omar

The Hennepin County attorney said felony charges were filed after a federal misdemeanor charge was brought to avoid the chance the suspect could receive a presidential pardon if convicted.
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Federal and local authorities charge man accused of attack on Rep. Omar

The Hennepin County attorney said felony charges were filed after a federal misdemeanor charge was brought to avoid the chance the suspect could receive a presidential pardon if convicted.

Democrats and Trump strike government funding deal as shutdown looms

President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats say they’ve agreed to separate DHS funding from a larger spending package after the killing of Alex Pretti.
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Democrats and Trump strike government funding deal as shutdown looms

President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats say they’ve agreed to separate DHS funding from a larger spending package after the killing of Alex Pretti.

Justice Dept. brings federal charge against man accused of attack on Rep. Omar

He faces a count alleging that he “forcibly assaulted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with ... an officer and employee of the United States” as Omar was performing her official duties as a member of Congress.
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Justice Dept. brings federal charge against man accused of attack on Rep. Omar

He faces a count alleging that he “forcibly assaulted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with ... an officer and employee of the United States” as Omar was performing her official duties as a member of Congress.

Handling of Pretti investigation has some prosecutors on verge of quitting

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.
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Handling of Pretti investigation has some prosecutors on verge of quitting

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.

Funding vote fails in Senate ahead of potential government shutdown

Most of the federal government is expected to shut down beginning Saturday as Republicans and Democrats scramble to strike a deal on DHS funding.
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Funding vote fails in Senate ahead of potential government shutdown

Most of the federal government is expected to shut down beginning Saturday as Republicans and Democrats scramble to strike a deal on DHS funding.

Friction emerges between Trump, Venezuelan opposition over Machado’s return

The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.
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Friction emerges between Trump, Venezuelan opposition over Machado’s return

The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Handling of Pretti probe prompts prosecutors to consider resignations

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.
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Handling of Pretti probe prompts prosecutors to consider resignations

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.

Trump faces fresh MAGA blowback for efforts to ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota

The president’s response to widespread public dismay over the shooting death of another Minnesotan has put him in a bind with his own base.
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Trump faces fresh MAGA blowback for efforts to ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota

The president’s response to widespread public dismay over the shooting death of another Minnesotan has put him in a bind with his own base.

Friction emerges between Trump and Venezuelan opposition over Machado’s return

The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.
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Friction emerges between Trump and Venezuelan opposition over Machado’s return

The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Sen. Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor, seeks ‘common ground’

Klobuchar is likely to jump into a race that was upended after Gov. Tim Walz (D) made a surprise announcement this month that he would drop his reelection bid.
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Sen. Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor, seeks ‘common ground’

Klobuchar is likely to jump into a race that was upended after Gov. Tim Walz (D) made a surprise announcement this month that he would drop his reelection bid.

Judge slams ICE while backing off contempt threat for agency’s director

A federal judge cited a list of 96 orders he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement had ignored in more than 70 cases since the agency launched its immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
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Judge slams ICE while backing off contempt threat for agency’s director

A federal judge cited a list of 96 orders he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement had ignored in more than 70 cases since the agency launched its immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

VA leaders have barely acknowledged Alex Pretti’s death, workers say

Employees at the Minneapolis VA hospital were initially told they could not hold a memorial for Pretti, though that decision was later reversed.
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VA leaders have barely acknowledged Alex Pretti’s death, workers say

Employees at the Minneapolis VA hospital were initially told they could not hold a memorial for Pretti, though that decision was later reversed.

Trump’s Venezuela plan does not foresee more military force, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he told lawmakers the Trump administration does not intend to order one.
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Trump’s Venezuela plan does not foresee more military force, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he told lawmakers the Trump administration does not intend to order one.

Government moves to sell Old Post Office, once home to Trump hotel

The building’s tower, offering sweeping city views, is closed to the public as the effort to shrink the federal footprint in D.C. is underway.
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Government moves to sell Old Post Office, once home to Trump hotel

The building’s tower, offering sweeping city views, is closed to the public as the effort to shrink the federal footprint in D.C. is underway.

FBI executes search warrant seeking ballots from Fulton County’s 2020 election

The FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 election ballots, as President Donald Trump seeks to find already debunked voter fraud.
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FBI executes search warrant seeking ballots from Fulton County’s 2020 election

The FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 election ballots, as President Donald Trump seeks to find already debunked voter fraud.

Democrats demand new ICE restrictions as government shutdown looms

After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they’ll block a massive government funding package without policy changes.
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Democrats demand new ICE restrictions as government shutdown looms

After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they’ll block a massive government funding package without policy changes.

Timeline: How the Trump administration lost the narrative in Minnesota

Visual evidence has repeatedly contradicted the administration’s efforts to vilify Alex Pretti and frame the perception of his killing during an immigration raid.
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Timeline: How the Trump administration lost the narrative in Minnesota

Visual evidence has repeatedly contradicted the administration’s efforts to vilify Alex Pretti and frame the perception of his killing during an immigration raid.

Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis

In a live stream of the event, a man walks up and sprays what appears to be liquid at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) before he is taken away by security.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis

In a live stream of the event, a man walks up and sprays what appears to be liquid at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) before he is taken away by security.

Judge rules Virginia Democrats violated law with redistricting amendment

The process Virginia Democrats used in an effort to create more blue-leaning congressional seats was invalid, a judge said. Democrats vowed to appeal.
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Judge rules Virginia Democrats violated law with redistricting amendment

The process Virginia Democrats used in an effort to create more blue-leaning congressional seats was invalid, a judge said. Democrats vowed to appeal.

Jeffries says House Democrats will push to impeach Noem if she’s not fired

Unlike a typical congressional impeachment inquiry, Democrats plan to conduct their investigation without Republicans.
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Jeffries says House Democrats will push to impeach Noem if she’s not fired

Unlike a typical congressional impeachment inquiry, Democrats plan to conduct their investigation without Republicans.

Alexander brothers raped victims lured with trips, party invites, prosecutors say

Opening statements began in the New York trial of three Alexander brothers accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking women.
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Alexander brothers raped victims lured with trips, party invites, prosecutors say

Opening statements began in the New York trial of three Alexander brothers accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking women.