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After positive January, latest job report shows losses again WASHINGTON — The United States lost 92,000 jobs in February, edging unemployment up slightly according to the latest employment figures released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

After positive January, latest job report shows losses again. Story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com:

What's the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? US House Dem asks budget agency to add it up WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the U.S. House Budget Committee sent a letter to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Thursday, asking its experts to determine how much the war in Iran coul...

What's the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? US House Dem asks budget agency to add it up

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US House also rejects restraint on Trump’s war power in Iran WASHINGTON — House Republicans and a handful of Democrats followed the Senate in blocking a measure Thursday to stop President Donald Trump from furthering the war in Iran without authorization from C...

BREAKING: US House also rejects restraint on Trump’s war power in Iran

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BREAKING: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Thursday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be leaving the post for a job as a special envoy, following an appearance before a U.S. Senate panel this...

Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin

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BREAKING: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Thursday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be leaving the post for a job as a special envoy, following an appearance before a U.S. Senate panel this...

BREAKING: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin

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US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and a single Democrat blocked a War Powers Resolution Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s joint war with Israel in Iran that has taken the lives of six...

US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran

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US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and a single Democrat blocked a War Powers Resolution Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s joint war with Israel in Iran that has taken the lives of six...

HEGSETH VOWS 'DEATH AND DESTRUCTION' FOR IRAN: US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social w/ @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers said Tuesday after classified briefings on Capitol Hill they don’t intend to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue the war in Iran, though some said send...

NEW JUST NOW: Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/repu...

Trump: ‘I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he “might have forced Israel’s hand” in launching the war on Iran that has already cost the lives of six American troops. Trump’s statement came less t...

Trump: ‘I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war

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Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities WASHINGTON — A federal judge Monday temporarily blocked a Department of Homeland Security policy that instituted a seven-day notice requirement for members of Congress to conduct oversight visits at f...

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Death toll for US service members in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump projects weeks of conflict WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he expects war with Iran will continue however long it takes to achieve his objectives, which include eliminating the country's missile program, prevent...

UPDATED: Death toll for US service members in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump projects weeks of conflict -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social @jennifershutt.bsky.social ifer www.newsfromthestates.com/article/deat...

Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Trump projects weeks of conflict WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he expects war with Iran will continue however long it takes to achieve his objectives, which include eliminating the country's missile program, prevent...

Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Trump projects weeks of conflict

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Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline WASHINGTON — The U.S. war on Iran will continue unabated on President Donald Trump’s terms, with more troops on the way and more casualties expected, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters e...

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The U.S. war on Iran will continue unabated on President Donald Trump’s terms, with more troops on the way and more casualties expected, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters early Monday.

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Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline WASHINGTON — The U.S. war on Iran will continue unabated on President Donald Trump’s terms, with more troops on the way and more casualties expected, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters e...

Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline

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Small business owners squeezed by Trump tariffs await Supreme Court decision WASHINGTON — Aluminum cans rolling off Virginia cider maker Tristan Wright’s production line cost more because of increased tariffs on aluminum.Minnesota baby product inventor and seller Beth Benike r...

HANGING ON AND ON: Small business owners squeezed by the Trump tariffs await the US Supreme Court decision, expected as soon as Friday -- story @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/smal...

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Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is headed for a shutdown as lawmakers on Capitol Hill remained stuck Thursday over bans on face masks and other immigration tactics. The department’s f...

Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding

Dems & GOP have not yet struck a deal on whether ICE should remove masks, obtain judicial warrants, ID themselves, and other demands.

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US senators denounce immigration agents’ use of force in deadly Minneapolis shootings WASHINGTON — The top leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee showed a play-by-play video leading up to the fatal shooting in Minneapolis of Alex Pretti by Customs an...

US senators denounce immigration agents’ use of force in deadly Minneapolis shootings

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Federal judge blocks Pentagon attempt to demote Sen. Mark Kelly over illegal orders video WASHINGTON — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday, blocking the Department of Defense from downgrading Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s rank as a retired Navy captain for appea...

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Federal judge blocks Pentagon attempt to demote Sen. Mark Kelly over illegal orders video

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US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation 218-213 Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from N...

House Republicans, and one Dem who broke ranks, just passed a bill that would require citizens to show a passport or birth certificate when registering to vote.

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US House in bipartisan vote defies Trump, agrees to end his tariffs on Canada WASHINGTON — In a notable break from President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, several House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency...

US House in bipartisan vote defies Trump, agrees to end his tariffs on Canada

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In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs WASHINGTON — A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night that would have kept intact a ban on congressional action against President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.

In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs

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All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several WASHINGTON — Democratic governors headed to an annual bipartisan gathering in the nation’s capital will not participate in a traditional White House black-tie dinner after President Donald Trump disin...

DEM GOVS UNINVITE THEMSELVES FROM WHITE HOUSE: Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/all-...

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined during a U.S. House hearing Tuesday to apologize to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, the victims of fatal shooting...

Todd Lyons, head of ICE, refused at Tuesday's House hearing to apologize for the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott told lawmakers, without evidence, that protesters in Minneapolis are "paid agitators."

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Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to t...

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Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms A focus on addressing climate change, including by producing wind and solar energy, has not helped Americans keep their electricity and heat on during winter storms, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright...

Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms

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White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on social media slammed as racist WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political pa...

White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on social media slammed as racist

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US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimo...

US SENATE GOP BLOCKS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP OVER EPSTEIN FILES LAW: Sen Chuck Schumer asked for unanimous consent on a resolution compelling the Republican-led Senate to challenge Trump in court--by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill WASHINGTON — The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details t...

HOW DEMS PROPOSE TO RESTRAIN ICE: Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social & @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/top-...

Suspect in deadly shooting of guard member pleads not guilty amid death penalty discussion WASHINGTON — Department of Justice attorneys said during a Wednesday hearing in federal court that a final decision will be made by May as to what kind of death penalty charges could be pursued for th...

Suspect in deadly shooting of guard member pleads not guilty amid death penalty discussion

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