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While controversy continues to brew in Washington over an anti-drug campaign carried out in international waters, another strike was carried out on Thursday on an alleged drug boat. @stetsonm.bsky.social
U.S. military strikes another alleged drug boat in Pacific amid controversy about the counter-drug campaign
s controversy continues brew in Washington over a U.S. military counter-drug campaign, the Pentagon said Thursday that the U.S. military carried out another strike on an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four people.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
While controversy continues to brew in Washington over an anti-drug campaign carried out in international waters, another strike was carried out on Thursday on an alleged drug boat. @stetsonm.bsky.social
Federal immigration operations are underway in Minnesota targeting the Somali community. The operation comes a few days after President Donald Trump said Somalis have destroyed the country. Rhyan Henson talks to Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) for her reaction.
Sen. Tina Smith responds to Trump’s attack on Somalis
Sen. Tina Smith says the White House is misguided with this latest operation.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Federal immigration operations are underway in Minnesota targeting the Somali community. The operation comes a few days after President Donald Trump said Somalis have destroyed the country. Rhyan Henson talks to Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) for her reaction.
President Donald Trump presides over an agreement aimed ending decades of fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
President Trump presides over African peace deal
President Donald Trump presides over an agreement aimed ending decades of fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
President Donald Trump presides over an agreement aimed ending decades of fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
A suspect is in custody in connection with pipe bombs placed near the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021. Caitrin Assaf reports:
Suspect arrested in January 6 pipe bomb case
A suspect is in custody in connection with pipe bombs placed near the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A suspect is in custody in connection with pipe bombs placed near the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021. Caitrin Assaf reports:
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case brought by a street preacher who claims his religious rights were violated by a city ordinance. @stetsonm.bsky.social :
Street preacher asks Supreme Court to allow his lawsuit to move ahead
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case involving a street preacher who claims a Mississippi city ordinance violates his religious speech rights.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case brought by a street preacher who claims his religious rights were violated by a city ordinance. @stetsonm.bsky.social :
The crown jewel of the U.S. Capitol’s holiday décor is officially shining bright as the 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree is lit for the first time this season. Caitrin Assaf reports:
2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree puts Silver State in the limelight
The crown jewel of the U.S. Capitol’s holiday décor is officially shining bright as the 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree is lit for the first time this season.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The crown jewel of the U.S. Capitol’s holiday décor is officially shining bright as the 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree is lit for the first time this season. Caitrin Assaf reports:
Republican Matt Van Epps won the Republican-leaning district by around nine percentage points Tuesday after President Donald Trump won it by 22 points in 2024. Molly Martinez reports:
Republican Van Epps wins Tennessee special election but narrow margin raises concerns
Republican Matt Van Epps won the Republican-leaning district by around nine percentage points Tuesday after President Donald Trump won it by 22 points in 2024.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Republican Matt Van Epps won the Republican-leaning district by around nine percentage points Tuesday after President Donald Trump won it by 22 points in 2024. Molly Martinez reports:
President Donald Trump stands by War Secretary Pete Hegseth as questions continue about a September attack on a boat allegedly carrying illegal drugs.
Pres. Trump stands by DefSec Hegseth
President Donald Trump stands by War Secretary Pete Hegseth as questions continue about a September attack on a boat allegedly carrying illegal drugs.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
President Donald Trump stands by War Secretary Pete Hegseth as questions continue about a September attack on a boat allegedly carrying illegal drugs.
All eyes are on a special election in Tennessee today. The deep-red district could be a big indicator of how the midterms shake out. But as Molly Martinez reports… it’s not so much about who wins.. it’s about the margin of victory.
Tennessee special election: Behn (D) vs. Epps (R)
All eyes are on a special election in Tennessee today. The deep-red district could be a big indicator of how the midterms shake out. But as @MollyMartinezDC reports… it’s not so much about who wins.. it’s about the margin of victory.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
All eyes are on a special election in Tennessee today. The deep-red district could be a big indicator of how the midterms shake out. But as Molly Martinez reports… it’s not so much about who wins.. it’s about the margin of victory.
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Tuesday involving a street preacher who wants to challenge the constitutionality of a city's protest ordinance. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports: bit.ly/4pb9Cr1
Supreme Court to hear Mississippi street preacher’s case
The Supreme Court will hear a case involving a street preacher who says his religious and free speech rights were violated by a city in Mississippi.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Tuesday involving a street preacher who wants to challenge the constitutionality of a city's protest ordinance. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports: bit.ly/4pb9Cr1
Trump administration blames the Biden administration for lack of vetting of suspect in National Guard shooting, adding that they believe he was also radicalized.
White House says National Guard shooter poorly vetted, radicalized
Trump administration blames the Biden administration for lack of vetting of suspect in National Guard shooting, adding that they believe he was also radicalized.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Trump administration blames the Biden administration for lack of vetting of suspect in National Guard shooting, adding that they believe he was also radicalized.
The Supreme Court must decide how much federal courts can override the Trump administration on immigrants seeking asylum. Brendan Cullerton has the story from Washington.
Supreme Court considers immigration
The process of appeals on immigration and asylum cases comes before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Supreme Court must decide how much federal courts can override the Trump administration on immigrants seeking asylum. Brendan Cullerton has the story from Washington.
On Monday, the First Lady family unveiled this year’s holiday decorations for the White House. Stetson Miller was there and shows us all the festive fun.
First Lady unveils 2025 White House Christmas decorations
First Lady Melania Trump unveiled White House Christmas decorations Monday.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
On Monday, the First Lady family unveiled this year’s holiday decorations for the White House. Stetson Miller was there and shows us all the festive fun.
A US special envoy is headed to Moscow right now, to hammer out the final details on a Russia/Ukraine peace deal. As Molly Martinez reports - there are still several major hurdles in the way.
US to discuss Ukraine’s future with Russia
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff flies to Moscow for talks, following meetings in Florida over the Thanksgiving weekend between the U.S. and Ukrainians.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A US special envoy is headed to Moscow right now, to hammer out the final details on a Russia/Ukraine peace deal. As Molly Martinez reports - there are still several major hurdles in the way.
Thursday marks the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an event drawing in millions in person and from afar. Peter Zampa reports.
Millions preparing to attend 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Thursday marks the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an event drawing in millions in person and from afar.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Thursday marks the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an event drawing in millions in person and from afar. Peter Zampa reports.
President Trump pardoned Gobble and Waddle, saving them from the Thanksgiving table. Now the two huge turkeys will live out their lives at North Carolina State University.
Trump pardons Gobble, Waddle
President Trump pardons Gobble and Waddle. The two huge turkeys will live out their lives at North Carolina State University.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
President Trump pardoned Gobble and Waddle, saving them from the Thanksgiving table. Now the two huge turkeys will live out their lives at North Carolina State University.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy promises air traffic controllers, airports and the rest are ready for an historic Thanksgiving travel week. Peter Zampa reports:
Dept. of Transportation braces for historic Thanksgiving travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy promises air traffic controllers, airports and the rest are ready for an historic Thanksgiving travel week.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy promises air traffic controllers, airports and the rest are ready for an historic Thanksgiving travel week. Peter Zampa reports:
A 25-foot concolor fir from Michigan will grace the White House this holiday season. Brendan Cullerton reports:
White House Christmas tree arrives from Michigan
The 2025 Blue Room Christmas tree for the White House comes from Korson's Tree Farms of Michigan.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A 25-foot concolor fir from Michigan will grace the White House this holiday season. Brendan Cullerton reports:
The White House says a few details remain to be sorted out for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, but Ukraine says coordination, communication and negotiations continue. Molly Martinez reports:
Talks continue on Ukraine-Russia peace deal
The White House says a few details remain to be sorted out for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, but Ukraine says coordination, communication and negotiations continue.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The White House says a few details remain to be sorted out for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, but Ukraine says coordination, communication and negotiations continue. Molly Martinez reports:
Gobble and Waddle will receive a presidential pardon after a luxurious night at the Willard Intercontinental in Washington, D.C. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports:
Meet Gobble and Waddle, two very lucky turkeys
The two toms will receive a presidential pardon after a luxurious night at the Willard Intercontinental in Washington, D.C.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Gobble and Waddle will receive a presidential pardon after a luxurious night at the Willard Intercontinental in Washington, D.C. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports:
Charges against James Comey and Letitia James are tossed out as judge finds prosecutor was appointed illegally. The White House promises to appeal.
Federal judge tosses Comey, James cases
Charges against James Comey and Letitia James are tossed out as judge finds prosecutor was appointed illegally. The White House promises to appeal.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Charges against James Comey and Letitia James are tossed out as judge finds prosecutor was appointed illegally. The White House promises to appeal.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is threatened with possible courts martial with the Department of War promising to investigate serious allegations of misconduct, following six lawmakers posting a video on social media. Ryan Piers reports:
Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly
Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is threatened with possible courts martial with the Department of War promising to investigate serious allegations of misconduct, following six lawmakers posting a video on social media.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is threatened with possible courts martial with the Department of War promising to investigate serious allegations of misconduct, following six lawmakers posting a video on social media. Ryan Piers reports:
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to leave Congress on January 5, 2025, with Georgia Governor Kemp under deadline pressure to schedule the special election for her replacement. Molly Martinez reports: https://bit.ly/3XNLZIZ
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to leave Congress in early January
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to leave Congress on January 5, 2025, with Georgia Governor Kemp under deadline pressure to schedule the special election for her replacement.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to leave Congress on January 5, 2025, with Georgia Governor Kemp under deadline pressure to schedule the special election for her replacement. Molly Martinez reports: https://bit.ly/3XNLZIZ
All the way from the forests of Nevada, the “People’s Tree” has made its way home to the Hill as the official U.S. Capitol Christmas tree for 2025. Caitrin Assaf reports:
2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives on the Hill
All the way from the forests of Nevada, the “People’s Tree” has made its way home to the Hill as the official U.S. Capitol Christmas tree for 2025
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November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
All the way from the forests of Nevada, the “People’s Tree” has made its way home to the Hill as the official U.S. Capitol Christmas tree for 2025. Caitrin Assaf reports:
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) said he will file impeachment articles before Christmas. @Stetsonmreports:
Congressman Al Green announces Trump impeachment effort
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) said he will file impeachment articles before Christmas.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) said he will file impeachment articles before Christmas. @Stetsonmreports: