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The Latest: Trump hosts Cabinet meeting as Democrats threaten partial government shutdown
President Donald Trump gathered his Cabinet for a video-broadcasted meeting that ended without questions from reporters or comments from Homeland Security Kristi Noem or Attorney General Pam Bondi.It seemed an opportunity to avoid commentary on the situation in Minnesota, where the recent deaths of two U.S. citizens at the hands of federal agents, and the FBI’s search of an election office in Georgia in relation to Trump’s 2020 election loss.
During the meeting, Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other... Read More
Sen. Susan Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal immigration officials have ceased their “enhanced operations” in Maine, the site of an enforcement surge and hundreds of arrests since last week, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday.Collins, a Republican, announced the development after saying she had spoken directly with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
“There are currently no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations here,” Collins said in a statement, referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “I have been urging Secretary Noem and others in the... Read More
Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday.The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a complaint filed in federal court.
Authorities determined that the substance was water and apple cider vinegar, according to an affidavit. After Kazmierczak sprayed Omar with the liquid, he appeared to say, You're... Read More
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just above its lowest level in more than three years.The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.1% from 6.09% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 6.95%.
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose this week. That average rate inched up to 5.49% from 5.44% last week. A year ago, it was at 6.12%, Freddie Mac said.
Mortgage rates are... Read More
Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration, including a $19,000 painting, an $11,000 necklace, a $5,000 bracelet and in one case $15,000 in cash, according to the latest accounting from the State Department.The annual report, published Thursday in the Federal Register by the department’s Bureau of Protocol, covers calendar year 2024 and does not include any gifts given to President Donald... Read More
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- Israel returns Palestinian bodies, official says, marking last exchange between Israel and Hamas
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- Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release
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