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Zoë Richards

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Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

A federal judge in New York sentenced former Rep. George Santos to over seven years in prison Friday.

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Top Democrat in the Florida state Senate says his party is 'dead' and registers as independent

Florida state Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo announced Thursday that he is leaving the Democratic Party.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Trump called him a week after arson attack

The president's muted response after the attack was notable for how it differed from Shapiro’s actions in the hours following the attempt on Trump’s life in July.
4d ago

Rep. Byron Donalds’ town hall turns contentious over questions about DEI and Gaza

The Florida Republican faced a barrage of criticism over the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures, its policy toward Israel and efforts to terminate diversity initiatives.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag was stolen, with $3,000 in cash, at a D.C. restaurant

The incident occurred at Capital Burger, a restaurant in downtown Washington, as Noem dined with family members, according to two people familiar with the incident.
10d ago

Police stun 2 demonstrators at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall

Three audience members were arrested and about twice as many were removed from the event held in the Georgia Republican's district.
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Judge in Abrego Garcia case indicates she's weighing contempt proceedings against Trump administration

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the administration has done "nothing" to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, even though court orders have required action by officials.

El Salvador's president says he won't return mistakenly deported man to U.S.

President Nayib Bukele told reporters he would not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man the Justice Department said it mistakenly deported to El Salvador.

Trump is in 'excellent health,' White House physician says

White House physician Sean Barbabella released a memo detailing the results of President Donald Trump's annual physical on Friday, writing that the president is in "excellent health."
16d ago

Gretchen Whitmer goes to Washington with a call for bipartisanship to grow the economy

The Democratic governor of Michigan, a potential 2028 presidential contender, traveled to Washington for the event as well as a meeting with President Trump.
17d ago

Judge orders Trump administration to lift its ban on The Associated Press covering White House events

The AP sued in February when it was excluded from events and travel for refusing to change references to the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” in its coverage.
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