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Trump: “I Probably Would” Talk To Venezuela’s Maduro Nov 18, 2025

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House Republicans have Trump’s blessing after he now says he wants them to release the Epstein files. But, why make America wait? Plus, is the criminal case against former FBI director James Comey tainted? A judge is raising questions about profound investigative missteps.

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Trump Orders Investigation Into Ties Between Top Dems & Epstein Nov 15, 2025

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A top prosecutor just put in charge of the Jeffrey Epstein case is now investigating Epstein's ties to key Democrats. Plus, prison employees have been fired after a whistleblower revealed Ghislaine Maxwell’s cushy conditions behind bars.

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Epstein Emails Renew Questions About What Trump Knew & When Nov 14, 2025

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New questions and new messages all emerging from the 20,000 newly-released documents related to the dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Donald Trump’s name keeps appearing. Who and what else is mentioned?

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Soon: House To Vote On Ending Record-Long Government Shutdown Nov 13, 2025

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The House is now taking the final step before voting to end the longest government shutdown in history. Plus, thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein have been released.

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Financial Times: Trump Donors Receiving Benefits From WH Moves Nov 12, 2025

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A CNN exclusive on how the United Kingdom is cutting off the United States when it comes to the deadly boat strikes. Plus, a key House committee is meeting tonight with the final vote to reopen the government now set for tomorrow afternoon.

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Soon: Senate Vote On Ending Government Shutdown Nov 11, 2025

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At any moment almost every Senate Republican and eight Senate Democrats are going to vote on funding the federal government. Plus, a wave of staffing problems as a result of the shutdown and airlines are ready to cancel even more flights.

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More Than 4,000 Flights Delayed, 900+ Canceled Today Nov 08, 2025

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Right now millions of Americans are choosing health care plans and seeing their health care premiums skyrocket. Now, as the longest government shutdown in American history continues, many flights across the country are being cancelled or delayed.

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Nation’s Busiest Airports Brace For Imminent Cuts Nov 07, 2025

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Delta, United, Southwest Airlines all announce they are preemptively cancelling flights ahead of the Trump’s administration’s plan to reduce air traffic starting tomorrow because of the government shutdown. Plus, Nancy Pelosi announces plans to retire from Congress after nearly 40 years in the House.

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Trump’s Tariffs Face Tough Questions From Supreme Court Nov 06, 2025

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The Supreme Court justices are sounding skeptical about the president’s power to impose tariffs as the plaintiffs argue the president has gone too far. Plus, historic wins after Election Day 2025 including Zohran Mamdani.

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First Exit Poll Results In Races Test Trump’s Pull Nov 05, 2025

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Voters are racing to try to get their ballots in these final hours amid long lines in New York City and across the country. We bring you all the latest on Election Day in America.

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