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Outrage as Biden Pardons Drug Trafficker Convicted in "Vicious Murder" of Boy and Mother: 'Terrible Miscarriage of Justice'

Biden's controversial pardon of Adrian Peeler, convicted in a brutal double murder, sparks bipartisan outrage and calls for clemency reform.

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Family outraged after man convicted in Connecticut killings gets clemency from Biden in drug case

A Connecticut man who was convicted in one of the state’s most notorious murder cases was one of the nearly 2,500 people whose federal drug-related prison sentences were commuted by former President Joe Biden in his last days in office

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Experts cautious on designating drug cartels as terrorist groups - Roll Call

A Trump executive order could designate Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations; experts have expressed caution on that approach.

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Senate panel advances Trump pick to lead Homeland Security - Roll Call

A Senate committee on Monday evening advanced the nomination of Kristi Noem to become the next secretary of Homeland Security.

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Trump DHS Nominee Kristi Noem Clashes With Democrat Over 'Keeping Families Together' At Border in Tense Exchange

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Kristi Noem, got into a tense exchange with Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) during her Senate confirmation hearing on Friday.

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Kristi Noem won’t say if she would withhold disaster aid if Trump asks: ‘Leadership has consequences’

Trump’s nominee for massive cabinet job rebuffs ‘hypothetical’ question as he threatens California fire relief

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Senators React To Supreme Court Ruling On Tiktok Ban

Senators express differing views on TikTok ban and potential sale, highlighting national security concerns and the need for alternative solutions.

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Senator Blumenthal Urges Focus On Homegrown Terrorism Threats

Senator Blumenthal and Governor Noem discuss the importance of addressing homegrown terrorism alongside national security threats.

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Homeland Security pick details immigration policy plans - Roll Call

Kristi Noem on Friday sailed through a confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of Homeland Security.

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Pam Bondi Defends FBI Director Pick Amid Controversy

Confirmation hearing tensions arise as U.S. Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi defends FBI director pick Kash Patel's controversial remarks.

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Kristi Noem largely glides unnoticed amid other Trump picks - Roll Call

Homeland Security secretary pick Kristi Noem may face questions on her experience with national security at a confirmation hearing Wednesday.

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Republican Sen. Banks Urges Swift Confirmation For Defense Nominee

Republican Senator criticizes Democrats for delaying confirmation hearings, raising concerns over national security implications.

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Senate votes to move forward on immigration bill - Roll Call

The Senate voted to take up a bill that would impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit certain crimes.

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Republican Senator Banks Criticizes Democrats Over Nominee Confirmation Delays

Republican Senator Banks pushes for prompt confirmation of Hegseth for Department of Defense amidst Democrat delays.

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Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Still In Doubt As Senate Panel Seeks Additional Information On Damning Allegations

The inquiries, conducted in early December, follow allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, allegations Hegseth denies.

The Independent UK

US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds

The U.S. Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons

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How McConnell could remain a thorn in Trump's side next Congress - Roll Call

Republicans and Democrats expect Sen. Mitch McConnell will remain a thorn in Donald Trump's side even without a leadership role.

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Pressure Mounts On House Speaker To Pass Kids Online Safety Act

Bipartisan pressure mounts on House Speaker Mike Johnson to advance the Kids Online Safety Act, balancing concerns about free speech implications.

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The Independent UK

Mystery drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey. Here's what we know (and don't know)

A large number of mysterious drones been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks and have more recently been spotted over New York City, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why

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Connecticut State Police Investigate Multiple Drone Sightings Across State

Connecticut State Police investigate multiple drone sightings, deploying detection system. Senator Blumenthal raises concerns about safety and national sec...

The Independent UK

US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be 'shot down, if necessary'

A U_S_ senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey to be “shot down, if necessary."

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Senators Oppose Preemptive Pardons For Trump Targets

Senators Blumenthal and Hirono oppose preemptive pardons by President Biden, advocating for alternative strategies to confront potential retribution from P...

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Trump’s pick to lead FBI identified ‘Government Gangsters’ - Roll Call

Kash Patel is set to face questions during a bid to be the next FBI director about his history of fierce criticism of federal officials.

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Trump publicly backs embattled DOD pick - Roll Call

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his pick to lead the Pentagon, who met with GOP senators this week.

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Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.

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