Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion is facing significant antitrust opposition from lawmakers concerned about potential monopoly issues. The deal would solidify Netflix's position as a dominant player in the entertainment market by combining various assets, including film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO. The White House may intervene to support other competitors like Paramount Skydance. This merger deal has all the makings of a Hollywood drama, especially considering Netflix's evolving strategies, including a focus on theatrical releases.
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Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal sets off anti-monopoly concerns, hostile bid rumors
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Opinion | Netflix Wins the Game of Media Thrones—for Now
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Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal
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Netflix Does an About-Face, in a Big Way
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Architect Frank Gehry has passed away at the age of 96. The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear arguments later this term in a case challenging President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. This order, which aims to end birthright citizenship, had been rejected by lower courts. The case, Trump v. Barbara, originated in a federal court in New Hampshire.
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Justices to Review Trump’s Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
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SCOTUS takes up Trump birthright citizenship case
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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship
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Supreme Court to decide whether or not Trump’s birthright citizenship order is unconstitutional
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President Trump's new National Security Strategy shifts focus from Middle East terrorism to Western Hemisphere threats and border security. The strategy emphasizes doing business and reducing migration while avoiding judgment on authoritarians. Trump targets China as a central threat and declares the "era of mass migration is over."
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Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy
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Trump rewrites national security playbook as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threat
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Trump national security blueprint declares ‘era of mass migration is over,' targets China’s rise
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The first lady, Melania Trump, visited sick children at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital for a heartwarming Christmas celebration. President Trump wished the nation a "Merry Christmas" during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, where a 35-foot red spruce from Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest was displayed. The ceremony was led by the Trumps, along with hockey player Wayne Gretzky and members of The Beach Boys. The National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is a presidential tradition that began in 1923 and will be held at the Ellipse, south of the White House.
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Melania Trump gives uplifting message about Santa to young kids at hospital
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WATCH: Trumps attend National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Watch: President Trump and First Lady Melania light National Christmas Tree
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Trump declares his love for all US citizens — even ones he dislikes — after citing Jesus at Christmas tree lighting
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Protesters gathered outside a Tucson restaurant during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid, leading to a standoff where demonstrators locked ICE agents inside. A SWAT team used flash bangs as protesters chanted outside Taco Giro. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) claimed she was pepper-sprayed by ICE officers during the incident. The raid was part of a larger operation targeting multiple Mexican restaurants for tax and immigration violations.
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Wild scene as protesters trap federal agents in taco shop parking lot, multiple arrests made
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Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed by immigration officers in Arizona
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has requested New Orleans police to work with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other government agents who are targeting illegal immigrants in the city. The Trump administration has deployed ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents to New Orleans to detain illegal immigrants and violent criminals. Murrill's letter encourages the New Orleans Police Department leadership to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in alignment with Louisiana law.
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Louisiana attorney general demands New Orleans police stop enforcing ‘sanctuary’ policies
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Louisiana AG urges NOPD to cooperate fully with federal immigration authorities
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett from Texas announced that he will not seek reelection following the redrawing of political maps in the state. The conservative majority court in Texas allowed the state to use voting maps that disadvantage Democrats. In Indiana, the House of Representatives passed a GOP-friendly congressional map favoring Republicans in all nine districts, despite opposition from Democrats. Turning Point USA launched a campaign with pro-Trump super PACs to pressure Indiana Republicans to support Trump's redistricting efforts. The bill faces a hurdle in the state Senate.
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Lloyd Doggett announces retirement after Supreme Court hands Texas GOP redistricting win
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The Supreme Court, Once Wary of Partisan Gerrymandering, Goes All In
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Red state moves forward on Trump-backed push for new congressional map
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US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms
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Supreme Court to Allow Texas to Use New Congressional Map in Win for Republicans
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Renowned architect Frank Gehry, known for his experimental metallic designs and iconic buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has passed away. His life and impact over eight decades are being celebrated by architects, artists, clients, and partners who recognize him as one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces. Gehry's joyful and culturally significant buildings have left a lasting legacy in the field of architecture.
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Frank Gehry, the Disrupter, Opened Their Imaginations
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Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures
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Frank Gehry, masterful architect who transformed L.A.'s urban landscape, dies at 96
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The Fox News Politics newsletter covers the latest updates on the Trump administration and Capitol Hill. Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are escalating, with a national security expert discussing the possibility of American boots on the ground. The Trump administration is facing pushback from Congress over military strikes in the Caribbean, with lawmakers seeking to limit operations in Venezuela. President Trump has promised military action targeting cartels in Venezuela, but a security expert warned of potential reprisals against U.S. citizens. The State Department has renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, advising immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism, and detention risks.
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook
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Repatriation Flights With Hundreds of Migrants Arrive in Venezuela
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Trump again threatens Venezuela land strikes — and says Colombia also at risk
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Venezuela land strikes will start ‘very soon,’ Trump says at final Cabinet meeting of the year
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Venezuela calls Trump's call to close airspace a 'colonialist threat'
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A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump was legally allowed to fire Democratic appointees at federal agencies and replace them with new board members. The court found that Trump did not abuse his presidential powers in this action.
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Opinion | A President’s Right to Say ‘You’re Fired’
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DC appeals court sides with Trump on removing Democratic appointees from independent agencies
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Appeals court hands Trump a victory, OK'ing firing of two independent agency heads
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ICE arrested a Somali illegal immigrant in Minnesota who was convicted of fraud and had connections to high-profile politicians. The arrest was part of Homeland Security's Operation Metro Surge, resulting in a dozen arrests in Minneapolis. In New Orleans, Operation Catahoula Crunch led to dozens of arrests targeting criminal illegal immigrants with violent histories. Anti-ICE protesters disrupted a council meeting in New Orleans, causing chaos as officials fled and police removed demonstrators. Additionally, USCIS has reduced the validity of work permits for noncitizen workers in America from five years to 18 months in a major immigration policy shift.
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Photos emerge of Somali illegal's ties to top Minnesota Dems after ICE arrest
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Trump Tightens Work Permits for Migrants, Expanding Crackdown on Legal Immigration
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Her Roof Was About to Be Fixed. Then Immigration Agents Showed Up.
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DHS announces New Orleans as latest city to get immigration crackdown
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The Coast Guard seized a large amount of cocaine during Operation Pacific Viper to combat drug trafficking. There are concerns about the legality of the strikes and how they align with the Trump administration's goals. Additionally, there are reports of controversy surrounding Signalgate, a man arrested for planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol, and the Supreme Court allowing Texas to use a gerrymandered map. Congress is investigating a strike that resulted in multiple deaths, while the U.S. military conducted another strike targeting a suspected drug vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
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Coast Guard helicopter sniper takes out narco-boat engines in stunning exclusive video
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Trump’s Boat Strikes Corrode America’s Soul
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Morning news brief
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Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt
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Congress is focusing on personal attacks instead of legislating, leading to dysfunction on Capitol Hill. A new Pew Research Center poll shows that only one-in-five Americans trust the federal government to do the right thing, highlighting a historic emotional divide. Additionally, a new Harvard poll indicates that young Americans are deeply pessimistic about both political parties, with President Trump's approval rating at just 29% among the 18-29 age group nationwide.
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Congress melts down: Members unleash personal attacks after weeks of shutdown drama
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Democrats’ anger at federal government hits record high just days before shutdown: Pew poll
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Young Americans give big thumbs down to Democrats, Republicans, Trump: poll
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has written to the U.S. Treasury Department requesting the reinstatement of the IRS Direct File tool, which he believes saves money for taxpayers. The online tool, launched in 2024, aims to simplify the tax filing process.
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Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service
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Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service
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Vanity Fair and journalist Olivia Nuzzi are ending their relationship as her contract expires, following allegations of inappropriate relationships with interview subjects. Condé Nast, the magazine's parent company, confirmed that Nuzzi's contract will not be renewed at the end of the year.
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Olivia Nuzzi parting ways with Vanity Fair following affair allegations
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Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair Will Part Ways
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The text highlights concerns about fraud in the welfare system, particularly in Minnesota where a $1 billion scandal involving terrorists has been uncovered. Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany warns that similar fraud could occur in his state due to the governor's refusal to allow audits. Republicans see this as an opportunity to push for reforms and address issues with the welfare system.
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Opinion | How Minnesota Became the Land of 10,000 Frauds
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Wisconsin ‘refusing to learn the lesson’ of Minnesota after fraud scandal, GOP gov hopeful warns
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Former DEA official Paul Campo has been charged with planning to launder $12 million for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, as well as laundering $750,000 for them using cryptocurrency. The Department of Justice announced the indictment on Friday, also naming associate Robert Sensi. Campo, who worked for the DEA for 25 years, allegedly laundered money for the cartel in Mexico, according to the unsealed indictment.
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Former DEA agent charged with conspiring to launder $12 million for Mexican cartel
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Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel
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The New York City Council has rejected Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to limit a city-funded housing voucher program, fearing it could lead to rent increases for low-income residents. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has raised $3 million towards his transition fund from various donors, including crypto kings and movie stars. Mamdani has pledged to halt homeless encampment sweeps initiated by Adams, criticizing their ineffectiveness and lack of housing solutions.
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NYC council overrides Adams’ housing voucher veto
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Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition
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Mamdani breaks with Adams, vows NYC will stop clearing homeless encampments in January
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A Florida judge has granted a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts from the initial investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department may unseal the transcripts tied to the late convicted sex offender, as ruled by a federal judge in Florida. This decision was made based on the Epstein Files Transparency Act of 2025, signed by President Donald Trump. The release of the sealed testimony was ordered after Congress passed a new law requiring files related to Epstein to be made public, overriding a previous rejection earlier this year.
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Florida judge grants DOJ motion to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
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Florida Judge allows unsealing of Epstein grand jury files
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Judge Approves Release of Epstein Grand Jury Documents in Florida Case
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Judge Orders Release of Epstein Florida Grand-Jury Transcripts
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US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed concern over drivers repeating President Trump's derogatory remarks about him, calling them "seriously retarded" for allowing Somali immigrants into the state. Walz condemned the xenophobic comments as dangerous and shameful, especially as the state grapples with fiscal issues and a fraud scandal. Trump's statement criticized the impact of immigration on the US, citing Minnesota's Somali refugee population as an example.
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Tim Walz ‘deeply concerned’ about people shouting ‘r-word’ driving by his home after Trump swipe
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Tim Walz Calls Trump’s Tirade Against Somalis in Minnesota ‘Vile’
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Tim Walz says people are using ‘the R-word’ while driving by his house
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, highlighting their close personal relationship and long-standing friendship between the two countries. Putin warned that Russia would use force to take part of Ukraine if Kyiv's troops did not withdraw from the region. This visit signals India's defiance of the U.S., which has imposed sanctions on New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil. The U.S. sanctions have led to a decline in Russian oil exports due to restrictions on major oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. Putin made these statements to an Indian broadcaster before his state visit to India but did not provide further details on Russia's stance.
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Putin and Modi expand India-Russia economic ties in talks in New Delhi
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Putin's latest warning to Ukraine shows how unlikely a peace deal is
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Putin Basks in Praise From Modi on India Visit
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Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: report
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Multiple allegations of fraud within Minnesota's social services programs under Democratic Gov. Tim Walz have been brought to light, with federal prosecutors charging dozens of individuals, many of whom are Somali asylum-seekers, for defrauding taxpayers of millions of dollars through government assistance programs. Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins has challenged Gov. Walz over these fraud scandals, claiming billions in tax dollars were stolen during the pandemic. Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has stated that few Somali migrants in her state qualify as "undocumented," as they came to the U.S. with refugee status. The situation has drawn attention from former President Trump and has put Gov. Walz in a difficult position. Investigators have also found that Rep. Omar's associates have benefited from Minnesota's significant COVID children's meal fraud scheme that was recently uncovered.
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Joe Concha says the fraud under Tim Walz is ‘sick’ and ‘brazen’
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Walz 'has been an absolute failure' in combating fraud, says GOP gubernatorial challenger Robbins
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A Sprawling Fraud Scandal Puts Minnesota’s Somali Community in the Spotlight
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Minnesota Democratic lawmakers recieved over $50k from Feeding Our Future Fraudsters
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Ilhan Omar: Somali Americans Aren’t Afraid of Trump’s Bigotry
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing challenges to indict her by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York John Sarcone. The Justice Department's recent failed attempts to prosecute James, a frequent target of the Republican president, have resulted in setbacks. A judge dismissed the Trump administration's initial indictment against James, and a subsequent grand jury effort also failed. Despite these setbacks, the possibility of bringing charges against James in the future remains open.
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Judge on the clock as NY AG Letitia James challenges US attorney's authority to investigate her lawsuits
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Grand Jury Said to Decline to Re-Indict Letitia James
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Grand jury declines to charge Letitia James after first case dismissed
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Grand jury rejects DOJ's attempt to revive fraud case against Letitia James: Sources
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Law enforcement in San Diego, California, recently conducted a search for human remains on a property, resulting in the discovery of one set of human remains. Prosecutors are investigating potential links to a former resident who is currently facing a murder charge in a separate case.
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1 set of human remains found at San Diego property: DA
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Human Remains Found Buried at San Diego Home
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The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy warns of "civilizational erasure" in Europe due to mass migration and political issues, marking a departure from previous directives. The strategy aims to counter foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere by reviving the Monroe Doctrine. It emphasizes the need for Europe to maintain its identity and self-confidence, criticizing its focus on regulatory suffocation. The administration seeks to help Europe correct its current trajectory and reassert America's dominance in the region.
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Trump administration warns Europe faces ‘civilizational erasure’ over mass migration in new National Security Strategy
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Trump pledges to reassert Monroe Doctrine to restore American power
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Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts U.S. power in the Americas
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Trump national security strategy calls out ‘anti-democratic’ Europe, urges ‘resistance’
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Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’
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The British scientific journal Nature retracted a climate study because of data reliability issues, specifically problematic data from Uzbekistan that affected the results.
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Climate study warning of $38 trillion-a-year hit to economy yanked over faulty data
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Climate study warning of $38 trillion-a-year hit to economy yanked for faulty data
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Rep. Darrell Issa of California has decided to seek reelection in his home state rather than moving to Texas for a less competitive House run. The decision comes as California's new congressional map threatens to boost Democrats and after Issa considered running in a Dallas-area district in 2026. Issa's San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, prompting his choice to stay and run for reelection in California's gerrymandered 48th Congressional District.
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Hot mic reveals Issa plotting GOP strategy after California redraws House map
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Issa to seek reelection in California, forgoing run in Texas
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Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas
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House GOP Rep. August Pfluger has introduced the "More Affordable Care Act" to allow states to replace Obamacare with "Trump Health Freedom Accounts" and enable cross-state healthcare shopping. Meanwhile, Sen. Rand Paul has introduced the “Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act” to expand Health Savings Account eligibility for all Americans, aiming to make healthcare more efficient and affordable. Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison is proposing a super HSA that would allow users to purchase health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.
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GOP unveils plan for 'Trump Health Freedom Accounts' to replace Obamacare subsidies with state waivers
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Rand Paul proposes legislation to ‘negotiate lower premiums’ for health insurance
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Republican pitches health savings accounts 'on steroids' that Americans could use to buy insurance — and steak
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The European Union fined Elon Musk's X $140 million for misleading use of blue check marks and lack of transparency in ads and data access. This move may lead to retaliatory measures from the Trump administration. The fine, implemented under the Digital Services Act, is the first of its kind in the 27-nation bloc. The platform breached transparency obligations, sparking a dispute between the EU and the US.
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EU hits Elon Musk's X with $140 million fine over business practices
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EU fines X $140 million, risking the ire of Trump
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million by European Commission over lack of transparency
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EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine
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President Donald Trump is confident in the security of host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The State Department is increasing resources globally to handle visa demand for the event, aiming to reduce wait times while maintaining strict security vetting procedures.
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Trump says US ready to host World Cup, will 'take care' of crime in host cities
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US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront
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Justin Aguilera was arrested by New York City police in connection with a violent street takeover in Queens, where residents were attacked and a vehicle was set on fire. Additionally, an 18-year-old Manhattan man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, and assault after a homeless 56-year-old subway rider was set on fire.
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Arrest made after explosive street takeover video shows mob ambushing couple during fiery car meetup
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NYC teen arrested, charged for setting homeless subway rider on fire, police say
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An emergency custody hearing has brought to light that Anna Kepner's stepbrother may be facing charges in the Carnival cruise death, as the FBI continues its investigation into the homicide. The investigation into Anna Kepner's case is complicated by the ruling of mechanical asphyxia, and authorities are considering evidence in this rare case that involves dynamics within a shared family household.
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FBI weighing state or federal charges against 16-year-old in Anna Kepner cruise ship homicide case: lawyer
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Carnival cruise ship death: Family dynamics may explain investigators’ silence, legal expert says
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The Midwest and Northeast are experiencing the coldest air of the season, with the Mid-Atlantic region seeing its first snowfall. Record low temperatures are reported in several cities, while a winter storm is bringing snow to the mid-Atlantic, with most of Virginia waking up to accumulating snow.
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Coldest temperatures of the season hit Midwest and Northeast
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The release of the most recent Personal Consumption Expenditures index was delayed due to the government shutdown. The core personal consumption expenditures price index for September was expected to show a 2.9% annual increase. Inflation rose to 2.8% for the year ending in September, according to the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. This delay in economic reports was caused by the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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PCE Report Shows Consumer Prices Rose Slightly in September
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Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected
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Inflation rose to 2.8% in September in Fed’s preferred gauge, delayed report shows
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President Donald Trump has approved the domestic production of "tiny cars" as part of an affordability-focused proposal. He has dismissed claims of affordability being a hoax while also easing mileage mandates that penalized gas-car production.
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Trump touts ‘TINY CARS’ as he seeks solutions to countering affordability ‘hoax’
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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in court for an evidence suppression hearing. Prosecutors released the 911 call that led to his arrest, where a manager reported a suspicious customer. Mangione allegedly used a fake ID when arrested and his lawyers argue that his statements before being read his rights could impact the case. This comes a year after the alleged murder took place.
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911 call for Luigi Mangione's arrest in McDonald's released: 'He looks like the CEO shooter'
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Luigi Mangione back in court for 4th day of evidence suppression hearing
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Video shows Luigi Mangione says he didn't want to talk. Police kept asking questions
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Jimmy Kimmel expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for criticizing him, which helped boost his visibility and make him the third most searched person globally on Google in 2025. Kimmel credited his loyal viewers, including the president, for his increased online presence.
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Jimmy Kimmel taunts ‘loyal viewer’ Trump for making him one of Google’s top trending people
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Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Trump for Google Superstardom in 2025
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In January 2026, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments worth up to $994 will be issued to recipients on December 31st, instead of the first day of the month, due to the New Year holiday. The first round of December Social Security payments for retirees, capped at $5,108, will be issued in five days. Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on December 10th, with the second round of payments going out on December 17th.
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January Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 26 days
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First round of December Social Security payments goes out in five days
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Border czar Tom Homan faced a heckler at a Turning Point USA event who called him "racist" and "traitor" while he was discussing immigration enforcement operations. Homan responded by telling the protester to "grow a backbone" and emphasized the importance of securing the border.
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White House border czar Tom Homan erupts at heckler who calls him racist during TPUSA event speech
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Tom Homan fumes at protester who called him racist during clash at TPUSA event: 'Grow a backbone'
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing rebellion from a group of House Republican women, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor. Over 40 House members are planning to leave Congress this year, potentially jeopardizing Johnson's narrow majority. Rep. Elise Stefanik recently clashed with Johnson but celebrated a provision in the defense bill she championed. The public spat between Johnson and Stefanik has simmered after a phone call with President Donald Trump, but Stefanik remains critical of Johnson's leadership.
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Defiant female lawmakers are leading the charge against House Republican leadership
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Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit
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Republican Anger Erupts at Johnson as Party Frets About Future
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Elise Stefanik unloads about Speaker Johnson’s GOP leadership, gets Trump to intervene on fixing ‘Comey loophole’
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In the 2025 off-year elections, affordability emerged as a key issue, influencing the victories of center-left candidates like Govs.-elect Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, also rose to power on an affordability-focused platform. Democrats in Congress are already working on an agenda centered on affordability, with a focus on addressing rising housing costs. President Donald Trump is facing challenges in reshaping the public narrative on affordability, as seen in the recent special election in Tennessee. Despite dismissing concerns about affordability as a Democratic hoax, Trump's efforts have not been successful in calming public unease on the issue.
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Foot voting, housing, and affordability
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As Trump calls affordability a 'con job,' Democrats unveil an affordable housing plan
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Trump can’t shake the affordability ‘hoax’
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A significant internet outage occurred, affecting major websites for the second time in a month. Cloudflare, an internet infrastructure company, faced an unexpected disruption, leading to the downtime of popular sites like Canva, Coinbase, LinkedIn, Shopify, Substack, and Zoom. Cloudflare's shares dropped by 4.5% in premarket trading as the company investigates the cause of the outage.
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Another massive internet outage disables major websites
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Global websites back online as Cloudflare issues fix for dashboard issue
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Royal experts have criticized Prince Harry for his comments on Stephen Colbert's show, calling them "reckless" and harmful to U.S.-U.K. relations. During the show, Prince Harry participated in a sketch with Colbert, joking about a "Christmas prince" film role and making remarks about President Trump and American politics.
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Prince Harry’s 'reckless' Trump swipe exposes ‘terrible judgment’ and widens royal rift: experts
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Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?
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Prince Harry pokes fun at Americans for electing 'king' Trump during Colbert appearance
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In Latin America, there has been a rise in cocaine trafficking as the US focused on combating fentanyl. Criminal groups in Ecuador are causing chaos due to the surge in cocaine trafficking, with the impact being particularly strong in the country.
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How the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl Helped Fuel the Cocaine Trade’s Resurgence
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Did the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl Leave Latin America Awash in Cocaine?
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President Trump has hired a new architect, Shalom Baranes Associates, to lead the construction of the White House ballroom project after clashing with the previous architect, James McCreery II, over the size and scope of the addition. The project's price tag has now increased to $300 million as Trump pushes for a larger ballroom on a short timeline.
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Trump taps new architect to reshape White House as $300M ballroom build accelerates
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Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom
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Trump Switches Architects for White House Ballroom Project
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Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom
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Two New York City police officers will not face charges in the shooting death of 19-year-old Win Rozario during a mental crisis last year. Rozario, who was holding scissors when he was shot by the officers, had called 911 in distress. The New York attorney general stated that it was unlikely for the officers to be convicted in this case.
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New York City officers won't face charges in fatal shooting of 19-year-old man
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N.Y.P.D. Officers Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Queens Man
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Nvidia's cash and short-term investments increased to $60.6 billion from $13.3 billion in January 2023, following the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI.
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CNBC Daily Open: It's a rich Nvidia's world
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CNBC Daily Open: Money, money, money, in Nvidia's world
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Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia have decided to withdraw from a contest after organizers allowed Israel to continue competing, despite tensions over its actions in Gaza. The Netherlands and Slovenia have also announced that they will not participate in next year's 70th edition of the contest.
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At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation
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Spain, Ireland and Others Boycott Eurovision Over Israel’s Participation
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Europe-listed shares opened higher on Friday, while Asia-Pacific markets were expected to open lower following a quiet session on Wall Street. Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing, with U.S. and Ukrainian officials scheduled to meet in Miami. Ukrainian officials are also meeting with European national security advisers in Brussels.
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European stocks open higher as global investors look ahead to Fed meeting
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After US-Russia meeting, Ukraine to regroup with European and American allies
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The Detroit Lions secured a 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, improving their record to 8-5 and boosting their chances of clinching the final NFC playoff seed. This win positions them as strong contenders for a postseason spot, in a crucial Week 14 matchup against the Cowboys, who are also fighting for a playoff berth.
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Cowboys’ playoff hopes in jeopardy after loss to Lions and costly late-game mistakes
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NFL Week 14 schedule: Playoff picture under the spotlight with pivotal slate of games
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The health secretary is set to reverse a vaccine policy supported by Sen. Bill Cassidy, isolating himself from government scientists and empowering like-minded activists to advance his own vaccination agenda.
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How RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Put a Doctor-Turned-Senator in a Political Bind
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Inside Kennedy’s Methodical Quest to Shake Up America’s Vaccine System
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries criticized the SCORE Act, calling it the "Lane Kiffin Protection Act," in the midst of debates over NIL rules and the future of college athletics. Rep. Michael Baumgartner also spoke out against the bill, targeting Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. The House GOP leadership postponed a vote on the SCORE Act due to bipartisan opposition and concerns over athlete rights, despite White House support for the bill. The legislation, known as the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act, aims to reshape college sports and regulate pay for student-athletes. The bill faced challenges from conservatives in the House, leading to a delay in the scheduled vote.
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Rep Hakeem Jeffries questions SCORE Act motives, likens halted vote to Lane Kiffin’s LSU move amid NIL debate
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House GOP leadership pulls college sports bill from floor vote
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The Latino community in Kenner, a suburb of New Orleans, is in lockdown due to fear of raids. President Trump is making racist remarks targeting Somalis ahead of expected immigration enforcement in Minnesota, where the largest Somali population in the U.S. resides. Somali-Americans are expressing heightened fear following the president's criticism, as the administration has started cracking down on Somalis subject to deportation. Additionally, a CDC advisory panel will review long-standing vaccine recommendations.
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New Orleans residents in fear as immigration crackdown descends on their city
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Trump attacks Somali immigrants. And, CDC to address vaccine schedule for kids
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‘Targeted and Unsafe’: Minnesota Somalis Reel After Trump’s Tirade
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Trump escalates clash with Somali community, revives Omar ‘married her brother’ claim as ICE weighs MN action
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