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Dems continue to reject GOP efforts to fund ICE in DHS fight despite terror concerns: ‘That’s on them’

Democrats on Capitol Hill are accusing Republicans of walking away from attempts to shrink the size of a partial government shutdown that began on Feb. 14, arguing that the impasse over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) doesn’t need to hold up funding for other agencies.It’s a position that Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., believes his party has repeatedly made clear.”We’re totally ready to fund FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, other elements.

**Livewire** Operation Epic Fury Day Fifteen: U.S. Strikes 90 Targets on Critical Kharg Island, Avoid Oil Facilities

The military operation in Iran is now over two weeks old. While overnight U.S. attacks on the critical Kharg Island avoided striking Iranian oil facilities, the Islamist regime in Tehran continues to attack energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf region.
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Vance touts Trump economy gains during North Carolina tour, cites rising home purchases

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Vice President JD Vance traveled to North Carolina and hosted an event Friday to tout the economy, advocate for Republicans to win elections in the Tar Heel State, and touch on the situation in Iran.  Vance was also joined by former RNC chairman and GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley and Small Business Association Administrator Kelly Loeffler at a local event space.

Commercial Ships Claim Chinese Ownership to Avoid Iranian Attacks

Commercial vessels sailing near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly identifying themselves as Chinese-owned or crewed by Chinese nationals, in an effort to avoid terrorist attacks from Iran.
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PR exec demands Senate Dems apologize for spreading ‘falsehoods’ about him during heated Noem hearing

The top executive of a public relations and political consulting firm who is married to a former top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, is demanding an apology from Senate Democrats for allegations he used his wife to improperly secure lucrative contracts from the agency.In a letter Thursday addressed to Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Benjamin Yoho took aim at a figure mentioned by Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.

Cuban president reveals talks with Trump admin as fuel blockade chokes domestic energy supply and economy

The Cuban government is in talks with Trump administration officials, the country’s president said Friday, as Havana works to halt a potential regime change as it deals with a widening energy crisis. In a 90-minute news conference broadcast by state media, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said talks with Washington were aimed at finding solutions to the political differences that divide the communist island and the United States, The New York Times reported.

FBI Adds 3 Fugitives to Most Wanted List After 7 Caught by Trump Admin

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced that “three new fugitives” were being added to the agency’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, after the Trump administration caught seven in the past year.
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