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Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has died
Read full article: Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has diedFormer U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress, has died.
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
Read full article: Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources sayThe Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation.
Trump is ending protected immigration status for Somalis, long a target of his anti-immigrant barbs
Read full article: Trump is ending protected immigration status for Somalis, long a target of his anti-immigrant barbsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is ending temporary protected status for immigrants from Somalia.
Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary War
Read full article: Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary WarBritish-born Thomas Paine helped inspire the 13 English colonies to declare independence and form the United States of America.
Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politics
Read full article: Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politicsPhotos and video of immigrants in custody have been a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s administration, and illustrate his agenda to crack down on immigration.
Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme
Read full article: Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi schemeFederal officials are accusing Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of $140 million.