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Updated Jan 9, 2026 - Politics & Policy

ICE and Border Patrol shootings spark hundreds of weekend vigils and protests

Updated Jan 9, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Kristi Noem impeachment goes mainstream among House Democrats

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Congress' most unlikely ceasefire is falling apart

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Americans sour on ICE amid immigration crackdown shootings

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Updated Jan 9, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Exclusive: DNC warns states on Trump DOJ voter roll request

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China's fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says

Updated Jan 9, 2026 - Energy & Climate

Trump's (oil) abundance strategy

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Scoop: White House contacted Secret Service about MTG, sources say

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Jan 9, 2026 - World

U.S. watching for signs Iran's protests could bring down regime

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Updated Jan 9, 2026
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2 people shot by federal agents in Portland, city police say

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5 blue states sue Trump admin over $10 billion child care funding freeze

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Trump says he'll meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado next week

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Updated Jan 8, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Anger erupts in Congress over Minneapolis ICE shooting

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Prosecutor disqualified from investigating Letitia James, judge rules

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Republicans defy Trump and Mike Johnson on health care

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