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European Parliament building in Brussels during a migration policy debate
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Europe Hits Reverse on Migration

The European Parliament has approved a tougher deportation plan that speeds up removals of irregular migrants and gives member states more room to act. Supporters call it overdue; critics say Brussels is trading away its humanitarian image.
Vice President JD Vance speaking about fraud investigations
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Vance Eyes Walz In Fraud Probe

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Vice President JD Vance says his fraud task force may pursue prosecutions if investigations uncover crimes. He also pointed to California’s voting rules and repeated claims about broader fraud in government programs.
Trump renews pressure on Senate Republicans to end the filibuster during a funding fight
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Trump Demands Filibuster Be Scrapped

Trump renewed his push to end the Senate filibuster as funding fights, shutdown threats, and Republican division kept the chamber stuck in its favorite mode: procedural paralysis.
President Trump speaking during a Cabinet meeting about NATO and Iran
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Trump Torches NATO Over Iran

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Trump renewed his attack on NATO after the alliance declined to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. He said the United States does not need the bloc, but he will remember who showed up and who did not.
Nancy Pelosi speaking at a Capitol ceremony about January 6
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Pelosi Reopens Jan. 6 Fight

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At a Capitol plaque ceremony, Nancy Pelosi returned to the long fight over Jan. 6 and Donald Trump. The security debate, and the blame game, are still doing brisk business.
Alan Armstrong sworn in as Oklahoma's new U.S. senator in Washington.
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Armstrong Takes Oklahoma Senate Seat

Alan Armstrong is now in the Senate after Markwayne Mullin moved to Homeland Security. The GOP keeps the seat, the appointment is temporary, and the campaign cash chatter started almost immediately.