Lexie Schapitl
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Politics
Migrants left in despair at the border as asylum system shuts down
The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.
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Trump promises new names: 'Gulf of America' and 'Mount McKinley'
President Trump pledged to change the name of two natural landmarks in his second inaugural address. Can he do that?
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All of the Day 1 executive actions Trump has announced so far
Trump is expected to sign a slew of actions relating to immigration and other issues.
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President-elect Donald Trump moves inauguration indoors, citing frigid temperatures
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he will move the inauguration ceremony indoors as Washington, DC prepares for record low temperatures. The ceremony will now take place inside the Capitol rotunda.
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Biden shortens sentences for nearly 2,500 people, setting a record
Democratic lawmakers had urged President Biden to use his clemency powers to address disparities in sentences for offenses involving crack cocaine.
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Trump in news conference says 'all hell will break out' if Gaza hostages not released
The president-elect made a similar pledge on social media in early December. His latest comments came during a wide-ranging news conference from Mar-a-Lago.
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Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean and Vietnam War veterans
The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat.
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Jimmy Carter and Biden's relationship goes back decades
One of the first sitting senators to endorse Jimmy Carter's run for office in 1976 was a young upstart from Delaware named Joe Biden. We explore the relationship between the two men over the years.
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House panel releases report on sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz
Among other accusations, the committee found Gaetz engaged in sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl and used or possessed illegal drugs on multiple occasions. Gaetz fiercely denied the allegations.
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House approves spending bill, leaving senators hours to act before shutdown deadline
The House has approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14. The timing leaves the Senate just hours to act before a midnight deadline to prevent a government shutdown.
