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Why the Connecticut Sun's Move to Houston Has Raised Questions From WNBA World

The New England region will soon be without a W team.

Sports Illustrated

Trump’s chilling ‘fertile territory for ICE’ claim unleashes a new airport nightmare, but the untold agenda behind it is even more shocking

President Donald Trump has openly called airports “fertile territory” for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, who began deploying across the country on Monday to supposedly aid with security. This move comes as security lines are growing longer thanks to a shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),…

The Mary Sue

Cost of Noem’s makeup and horse rental for her $143 million ad that led to her ouster is revealed

The taxpayer footed the bill for nearly $4,000 worth of hair and makeup services for Noem, financial records show

The Independent UK

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Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?

President Donald Trump faces the most daunting question of the Iran war: Will he put U.S. troops on the ground to secure the enriched uranium Tehran could use to build nuclear weapons

The Independent UK

Pentagon asks White House to approve $200B request to Congress for Iran war: report

The Pentagon had already reportedly spent more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of the Iran war

The Independent UK

Confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS gets ‘spicy’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced his colleagues Wednesday in an often-heated confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fielding questions about enforcing the administration’s immigration deportations, the ongoing shutdown and concerns about his previous travel. The Oklahoma Republican was tapped by President Donald Trump earlier this month to replace…

Roll Call

SPR drawdown might not be enough for consumers, Democrats say

President Donald Trump’s decision to draw crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve received little criticism on Capitol Hill Thursday, although Democrats expressed reservations that it would not do much to insulate Americans from global price volatility resulting from the war in Iran. Senate Energy and Natural Resources ranking member…

Roll Call

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Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Senate Judiciary members Adam Schiff, Sheldon Whitehouse and Richard Blumenthal are involved in planning discussions.

Axios

US Justice Department digs into Iran's sanctions evasion via Binance

The US Justice Department has begun investigating Iran’s alleged use of Binance to circumvent sanctions, especially funds transferred through the crypto exchange to finance terrorist organisations like Yemen’s Houthi militants.

Euronews

Trump’s plan in Iran is not ‘regime change’ but ‘endless war,’ senior Democrat says after intelligence briefing

'Incoherent' aims and 'unforgiveable' lack of foresight mean Trump administration has 'no plans' on how to re-open Strait of Hormuz or exit war

The Independent UK

Trump is grilling aides about Corey Lewandowski’s role in Kristi Noem’s $200M ad campaign: report

Noem’s top adviser is reportedly under fire after bipartisan backlash against her testimony on government contracts

The Independent UK

Democratic Lawmakers Demand 'Reckoning' After Noem Ouster: 'Murders Took Place Under Her Watch'

Democrats responded to Kristi Noem's removal as Homeland Security secretary with calls for investigations, possible impeachment and, in some cases, criminal prosecution.

Latin Times

What's Next for Corey Lewandowski After Donald Trump Fired Kristi Noem? Top Aide Allegedly Approves DHS Millions

Corey Lewandowski's future at DHS was thrown into doubt after Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem, but the deeper pressure comes from reporting that disputes her sworn denial of his role in department contracts.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem faces possible impeachment and criminal investigation after hearings shine light on Lewandowski

Looking to build momentum from secretary’s ousting, Democrats call for a ‘reckoning’ at DHS

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

US senator seeks perjury investigation into Kristi Noem over DHS spending

Senator Richard Blumenthal alleges the ousted DHS secretary lied to Congress about the agency’s contracts

Latin Times

Records Contradict Noem Testimony to Congress That Lewandowski Has No Role in Multi-Million DHS Contract Approvals: Report

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Congress on Tuesday that her adviser Corey Lewandowski does not play a role in approving contracts at DHS, but internal agency records reviewed by ProPublica indicate he has signed off on major spending decisions.

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Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin ‘misspokes’ — says U.S. didn’t declare war, Iran did

Even Trump's allies can't get the story straight.

The Independent UK

‘We don’t have a plan on how to get out of this’: Democrats give dire warning after congressional briefing on Iran

Senators emerge from classified Capitol Hill session with Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming administration has no endgame for conflict with Tehran

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Latin Times

James Comer Says He Hopes Ground Troops Won't Be Sent To Iran But 'Sometimes That's Unavoidable'

Republican Rep. James Comer said he hopes the U.S. army won't send ground troops to Iran as part of the ongoing war, but "sometimes that's unavoidable in situations like this."

The Independent UK

Senator ‘more fearful than ever’ of US troop deployment after classified Iran briefing

A US senator has said that he is “more fearful than ever” of troop deployment to Iran following a classified briefing on the ongoing conflict.

Roll Call

Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify this week at two separate congressional oversight hearings.

Fortune

Senator opens inquiry into Binance over allegations it fired investigators who flagged that more than $1 billion flowed to Iranian entities

The probe comes after a Fortune investigation raised questions about the crypto firm’s compliance program.

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview

Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship

International Business Times UK

Former ICE Employee Reveals Receiving 'Secretive Orders' to Teach Cadets to Violate the Constitution

A former ICE lawyer exposes training deficiencies and constitutional violations within the agency, raising concerns about officer conduct.

The Independent UK

ICE officer training is 'deficient' and 'broken,' former agency lawyer tells congressional forum

A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer says the agency’s training for new deportation officers is broken as ICE ramps up its hiring

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