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RFK Jr. tightens his chokehold on the nation’s public health

RFK Jr. tightens his chokehold on the nation’s public health

The recent purge of several high-level members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent shock waves through the political establishment. And with political shock waves seeming to hit every few hours these days, that’s quite a feat.  The ouster of Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC’s new director and an infectious disease expert who was just confirmed by 51 …

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Trump keeps his head down and hides from cameras amid grave health rumors

Trump keeps his head down and hides from cameras amid grave health rumors

The president was seen leaving The White House early Sunday morning, heading to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, at around 10 a.m. 18:55 ET, 31 Aug 2025Updated 19:07 ET, 31 Aug 2025 Trump was seen leaving the golf course on his way back to the White House — but he was camera-shy(Image: AFP via Getty Images) Rumors and conspiracy …

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Border Patrol detains crew workers helping firefighters in Washington fire

Border Patrol detains crew workers helping firefighters in Washington fire

Facebook Tweet Email Link Just days after two crew workers helping battle Washington’s largest wildfire were arrested by Border Patrol, Washington Rep. Emily Randall — who represents the district where the men are being held — was denied entry to the facility, calling the situation “disgusting” in an interview with CNN affiliate KOMO. “This would have been my fourth visit …

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Chicago launches resistance campaign as Trump threatens to send troops – The Washington Post

Chicago launches resistance campaign as Trump threatens to send troops  The Washington Post Trump slams Pritzker on Chicago crime; governor’s reported weight loss fuels 2028 speculation  Fox News Chicago’s Mayor Rejects Trump’s Plans to Send Troops to His City  The New York Times JB Pritzker calls for ‘all to stand up’ to Trump’s immigration crackdown in Chicago  The Guardian Political standoff intensifies over Trump’s …

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledges ICE surge in Chicago; says National Guard deployment up to Trump – Chicago Tribune

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledges ICE surge in Chicago; says National Guard deployment up to Trump  Chicago Tribune Kristi Noem confirms plan to expand ICE operations in major cities  NBC News Noem says nothing’s off the table regarding more National Guard deployments  ABC News Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 31, 2025  CBS News Noem: More cities could see federal …

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Guatemala government says it asked for migrant children back : NPR

Guatemala government says it asked for migrant children back : NPR

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Guatemalan Minister of Governance Francisco Jimenez shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on a joint security program agreement at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura on June 26 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images After planes with Guatemalan children were loaded in the U.S., …

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Trump aides scramble to defend tariffs after bombshell court ruling – and as crucial jobs report looms

Trump aides scramble to defend tariffs after bombshell court ruling – and as crucial jobs report looms

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Robert Mueller Has Parkinson’s Disease, Family Says – The New York Times

Robert Mueller Has Parkinson’s Disease, Family Says  The New York Times Mueller’s family tells NYT he has Parkinson’s disease  Axios Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has Parkinson’s disease: report  Fox News Mueller won’t testify in House Epstein probe due to health issues: Report  The Hill Robert Mueller diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, report says  USA Today Source link

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Man Found Dead in Suspected Homicide

Man Found Dead in Suspected Homicide

The victim, who has not been identified, was found dead “lying in a pool of blood,” officials said A man was found dead “lying in a pool of blood” at Burning Man festival held in the Nevada desert, which local and federal officials are investigating as a homicide. The unidentified victim, who was described as a white male, was found …

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