Why a U.S. aircraft carrier is heading to Venezuela and what could happen next
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A foreign policy expert breaks down why the U.S. launched recent strikes near Venezuela, how Caracas is responding, and whether tensions could escalate into a wider conflict or be resolved through diplomacy.

What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.

Congress pushes to make Justice Department release Epstein files despite tough odds
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Congress is pushing forward on a vote that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But, the measure still faces an uphill battle.

Trump pushes tariffs as tool to lower food prices ahead of next year's midterms
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President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Chicago leads nation in violent crime drop, city says progress began before feds arrived
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A new Axios report shows Chicago leading the country with a 22% drop in violent crime and a 33% decline in homicides this year—progress city officials say began well before federal agents arrived.

White House reacts to new Jeffrey Epstein emails
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House Democrats on Wednesday released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

House Democrats release new Epstein emails referencing Trump
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GOP lawmakers released 23,000 documents from Epstein's estate. Democrats already released emails that mentioned President Donald Trump.

House Dems release Epstein emails mentioning Trump
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Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein reveal exchanges about Donald Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Mar-a-Lago, as Maxwell seeks a commuted sentence and Trump denies any wrongdoing.

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.

Broadview attorney sues village over protest restrictions outside ICE facility
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A Broadview lawyer and community activist is taking legal action against the village, challenging rules that limit when people can protest outside the west suburban ICE facility.

Govt shutdown could end today as House prepares high-stakes vote
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The U.S. House is set to vote on a bill that could reopen the federal government, but tensions are high in Washington as both parties brace for political drama.

Veterans feel the strain as govt shutdown drags on despite Senate deal
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As the Senate passes a bill to end the shutdown, veterans face halted benefits and food insecurity while the House prepares for a critical vote to reopen the government.