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Senate intelligence chairman seeks federal probe of Chinese AI-related influence operation
China is engaged in a covert influence campaign to prevent the development of U.S. data centers needed for artificial-intelligence capabilities, according to the chairman of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Foreign surveillance law set to expire as Congress leaves town after rejecting extensions
Congress left Washington this week without renewing a foreign surveillance law that expires Friday, ensuring America’s spy network will lose some of its powers used to thwart terrorist plots.
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U.S. slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise
The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company in a move some experts say will only deepen the island's crises and hit vulnerable Cubans the hardest.
Markwayne Mullin says he has ‘zero respect’ for Mamdani amid ICE surge threat
HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF on Mamdani's NYC: "Mamdani is a socialist communist that I have zero respect for. He's running a great city by allowing lawless activity to continue to run rampant on the streets."
Trump: Feds will take over D.C. if Democratic socialist wins mayoral election
President Trump said Thursday the federal government will take over Washington if Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is elected mayor.
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins watched sterile flies being released to fight the New World screwworm on Thursday and visited the Texas ranch where one of the first cases of the pest was detected. The screwworm could devastate the nation's cattle industry.
J.D. Vance to make first appearance on ‘The View’
Vice President J.D. Vance will appear on ABC's "The View" next Tuesday, his first visit to the daytime talk program, to promote his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith." The panel is anticipated to question Vance about the administration's priorities and the latest political headlines.
Birthday punches: Trump to celebrate birthday, America’s 250th with White House UFC event
On Sunday, as President Trump marks his 80th year on Earth, he'll set a new bar for presidential parties with professional MMA fights on the White House's South Lawn.
Trump cancels strikes on Iran, predicts deal signing soon
President Trump on Thursday abruptly canceled planned strikes against Iran, citing a breakthrough in peace talks and the likely signing of a deal to wind down hostilities.
Kimmel mocks Pratt’s loss with U-Haul stunt; reality star fires back: ‘I have nothing left to pack’
KIMMEL on Spencer Pratt's loss: "He clearly promised that if Karen Bass or Nithya Raman were elected mayor, he's going to move out of L.A. He said he was done with L.A. And Spencer, if you're watching, we are so, so sorry to see you go."
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on U.S. tariff accusations
Brazilian officials on Thursday announced a sharp drop in deforestation rates, pushing back on one of the arguments that the Trump administration used last week to justify additional tariffs on the South American country.
Schumer blasts Trump plan to seize Iran’s Kharg Island as ‘fiasco’ after fresh U.S. strikes
SCHUMER blasts Trump's Iran plan: "For weeks, Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio have insisted their disastrous war in Iran is over. How stupid do they think the American people are? This morning, Trump said he plans to take Kharg Island, which could even mean putting American boots on the ground."
Judge acquits Democratic congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest
Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander was acquitted Thursday of criminal charges related to his arrest last September at a protest inside a building that houses one of New York City's immigration courts.
