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U.S. lawmakers visit Denmark in bid to sooth tensions over Greenland threats

Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don’t want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China don’t pose imminent security risks to the territory.
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U.S. lawmakers visit Denmark in bid to sooth tensions over Greenland threats

Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don’t want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China don’t pose imminent security risks to the territory.

Trump Justice Department enters new territory with probe of Walz, Frey

The agency is targeting critics during a moment of crisis in which protesters are clashing with federal agents on icy city streets.
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Trump Justice Department enters new territory with probe of Walz, Frey

The agency is targeting critics during a moment of crisis in which protesters are clashing with federal agents on icy city streets.

Colorado’s wolves in the political crosshairs as Trump targets the state

A program to reintroduce the predators is essentially blocked, with Colorado leaders saying the state is being punished for jailing election denier Tina Peters.
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Colorado’s wolves in the political crosshairs as Trump targets the state

A program to reintroduce the predators is essentially blocked, with Colorado leaders saying the state is being punished for jailing election denier Tina Peters.

Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters

The judge’s order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.
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Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters

The judge’s order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.

Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
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Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.

Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor in campaign finance case

The pardon is the latest instance of Trump using his clemency powers to reward allies and those who have financially supported his political operation.
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Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor in campaign finance case

The pardon is the latest instance of Trump using his clemency powers to reward allies and those who have financially supported his political operation.

Trump installs loyalists on panel set to review White House ballroom

The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months.
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Trump installs loyalists on panel set to review White House ballroom

The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months.

Sinema sued for allegedly having affair with bodyguard, breaking up marriage

The unusual “alienation of affection” lawsuit alleges Sinema broke up a marriage by “willfully and intentionally” seducing her bodyguard despite knowing he was married.
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Sinema sued for allegedly having affair with bodyguard, breaking up marriage

The unusual “alienation of affection” lawsuit alleges Sinema broke up a marriage by “willfully and intentionally” seducing her bodyguard despite knowing he was married.

Trump threatens tariffs on nations that ‘don’t go along’ with Greenland plans

The president’s comments come as a group of bipartisan lawmakers are on an official visit to Denmark — with the aim to show U.S. support for the NATO ally despite the administration’s push to annex the territory.
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Trump threatens tariffs on nations that ‘don’t go along’ with Greenland plans

The president’s comments come as a group of bipartisan lawmakers are on an official visit to Denmark — with the aim to show U.S. support for the NATO ally despite the administration’s push to annex the territory.

Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuela’s Machado

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she handed her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.
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Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuela’s Machado

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she handed her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.

Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?

President Trump said it was “wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but “the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.”
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Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?

President Trump said it was “wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but “the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.”

Democrats see narrow path to retaking the Senate. Watch these states.

Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset. 
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Democrats see narrow path to retaking the Senate. Watch these states.

Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset. 

Trump launches ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ touting grab bag of initiatives

The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trump’s promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
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Trump launches ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ touting grab bag of initiatives

The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trump’s promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.

Machado’s Nobel gamble: A peace offering to win over a wary Trump

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she would hand her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.
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Machado’s Nobel gamble: A peace offering to win over a wary Trump

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she would hand her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.

House Republican absences make it harder to deliver Trump’s agenda

GOP leaders acknowledge that their razor-thin majority is more challenging to navigate because of lawmakers who are missing votes in Washington.
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House Republican absences make it harder to deliver Trump’s agenda

GOP leaders acknowledge that their razor-thin majority is more challenging to navigate because of lawmakers who are missing votes in Washington.

Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight

A new group will raise money to mobilize voters for a proposed redistricting amendment as Democrats try to counter GOP-led efforts ahead of the midterms.
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Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight

A new group will raise money to mobilize voters for a proposed redistricting amendment as Democrats try to counter GOP-led efforts ahead of the midterms.

Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say

Tribal leaders say Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or names.
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Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say

Tribal leaders say Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or names.

House Democrats aren’t eager to impeach Trump. But that could change.

For now, few are pressing the case for a third Trump impeachment. The calculus could shift if the party regains the majority after the midterm elections.
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House Democrats aren’t eager to impeach Trump. But that could change.

For now, few are pressing the case for a third Trump impeachment. The calculus could shift if the party regains the majority after the midterm elections.

Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid

Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information.
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Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid

Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information.

Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock

The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
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Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock

The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.

Vance’s Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’

Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland agreed to set up a “high-level working group” after the White House talks, but said there was little consensus so far.
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Vance’s Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’

Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland agreed to set up a “high-level working group” after the White House talks, but said there was little consensus so far.

Democratic lawmakers say they’re under investigation for military orders video

“It’s legal intimidation and physical intimidation meant to get you to shut up,” said Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who organized the November video on disobeying illegal orders.
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Democratic lawmakers say they’re under investigation for military orders video

“It’s legal intimidation and physical intimidation meant to get you to shut up,” said Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who organized the November video on disobeying illegal orders.

FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home

The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers the federal workforce and has been part of The Post’s most sensitive coverage of the first year of the second Trump administration.
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FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home

The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers the federal workforce and has been part of The Post’s most sensitive coverage of the first year of the second Trump administration.

Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenland’s future

Visiting officials appeared unnerved by the vice president’s planned involvement after they had sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenland’s future

Visiting officials appeared unnerved by the vice president’s planned involvement after they had sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

These prosecutors spent years on cases. Then Trump pardoned the perps.

Interviews with veteran prosecutors illustrate how the president’s pardons have frustrated Justice Department personnel, who can spend years building a case.
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These prosecutors spent years on cases. Then Trump pardoned the perps.

Interviews with veteran prosecutors illustrate how the president’s pardons have frustrated Justice Department personnel, who can spend years building a case.

Thom Tillis wants you to know something: ‘I’m sick of stupid’

The North Carolina Republican has been at the forefront this month of staking out anti-MAGA ground and criticizing Trump’s aides.
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Thom Tillis wants you to know something: ‘I’m sick of stupid’

The North Carolina Republican has been at the forefront this month of staking out anti-MAGA ground and criticizing Trump’s aides.

Previously secret memo gave legal basis for U.S. mission to nab Maduro

The administration releases a redacted version of a previously secret memo that gave the legal basis for the U.S. mission to arrest Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.
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Previously secret memo gave legal basis for U.S. mission to nab Maduro

The administration releases a redacted version of a previously secret memo that gave the legal basis for the U.S. mission to arrest Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.

Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenges to bans on trans athletes

The justices heard arguments on whether bans in two states on trans athletes competing in women’s sports violate the Constitution’s equal protection clause.
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenges to bans on trans athletes

The justices heard arguments on whether bans in two states on trans athletes competing in women’s sports violate the Constitution’s equal protection clause.

Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler

A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing “f--- you” and raising his middle finger toward someone shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
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Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler

A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing “f--- you” and raising his middle finger toward someone shouting at him inside the Ford factory.

Clinton fails to show for Epstein deposition, threatened with contempt of Congress

In a letter, the former president said a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee was “invalid and legally unenforceable.”
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Clinton fails to show for Epstein deposition, threatened with contempt of Congress

In a letter, the former president said a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee was “invalid and legally unenforceable.”

DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes

The resignation follows the Trump administration’s unusual decision to not include the Civil Rights Division in an initial investigation in Minneapolis.
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DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes

The resignation follows the Trump administration’s unusual decision to not include the Civil Rights Division in an initial investigation in Minneapolis.

DOJ’s top Civil Rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes

The resignation follows the Trump administration’s unusual decision to not include the Civil Rights Division in an initial investigation in Minneapolis.
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DOJ’s top Civil Rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes

The resignation follows the Trump administration’s unusual decision to not include the Civil Rights Division in an initial investigation in Minneapolis.

A West Virginia teenage trans athlete’s case goes to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is to hear arguments about a teenage trans athlete competing despite a state law that bans transgender women and girls from women’s sports teams.
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A West Virginia teenage trans athlete’s case goes to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is to hear arguments about a teenage trans athlete competing despite a state law that bans transgender women and girls from women’s sports teams.