Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
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December 4, 2025
By STEPHEN GROVES AND LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, faci...
Justice Dep’t expands legal action against states refusing demands for voter data
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By By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press 
December 4, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain detailed voter data and other election information. The department announced it was suing Delawar...
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November 20, 2025
an unlawful amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens.” The Justice Department, she said, had “restored the integrity, impartiality, and independence of the Courts.” DHS did not respond to r...
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November 18, 2025
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Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash bitterly during final NYC mayoral debate
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October 24, 2025
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE AND JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani was attacked over his thin resume, Republican Curtis Sliwa strove to prove his seriousness as a candidate and forme...
What to know about the tumultuous Maine Senate primary
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October 24, 2025
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI AND PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After days of posting multiple apology videos, showing off his chest to reveal a covered up tattoo that had been connect...
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By By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Corespondent 
October 8, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for...