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FBI, Capitol Police probing letters ‘containing suspicious substances’ mailed with DSA-linked return address

The FBI, US Postal Inspection Service and Capitol Police are investigating letters "containing suspicious substances" that were mailed to congressional offices, according to emails sent to Hill staff Thursday.

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Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press SecretaryMs. Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, called on only three reporters and made an awkward slip-up.

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The Midterm Battle over Data Centers: Memphis House Candidate Justin Pearson Fights Elon Musk's xAIThe energy needs of the AI boom and the construction of massive data centers in states across the country have created a backlash from both Democratic and Republican voters. The battle against data centers is at the heart of a campaign in Tennessee: Democratic state Representative Justin J. Pearson is opposed to the Colossus data centers built by Elon…

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As hazelnut prices plummet, Oregon leaders ask USDA to buy surplusOregon’s congressional leaders asked the federal government to purchase hazelnuts through a program that distributes them to food banks.

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Gen Z and millennials are running for Congress in record numbers, but few reach NovemberGen Z and millennials have launched their biggest bid yet to remake Congress, but roughly seven in 10 were out by early September, a new report finds. Why it matters: These two generations are struggling to clear the first hurdles of a political system that rewards experience, fundraising and established party support. State of play: A new report from…

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Meta data center credits draw congressional scrutinyIt’s the latest sign of Congress responding to widespread voter backlash to the AI buildout.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her homeWASHINGTON — Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar asked the Justice Department on Friday to immediately return property that federal agents seized from her home this week, arguing that the search stemming from an immigration fraud investigation was “neither justified nor lawful.” In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, lawyers

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Zacharia speaks out after White House press secretary exit: 'It was an honor'Katie Zacharia issued her first public statement Friday night after a White House official announced she'd be "transitioning out" of the press secretary post after just five days in the role. In a post on the social media platform X, Zacharia praised President Trump’s leadership, saying, “It was an honor to work for him.” “President...

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"I Knew That Man": Stephen A. Smith Reveals Why He Accepted White House Invite to Dine With Donald Trump Despite Past CriticismStephen A. Smith reveals behind-the-scene details about his recent White House visit after President Donald Trump's remarks.

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Trump blasted for siding with ‘bloodthirsty thug’ in late-night gift to RussiaCritics across the political spectrum unloaded on President Donald Trump after he threw Russia a lifeline with a stroke of his pen. Trump signed an executive order Friday night exempting Russia from a sweeping package of penalties Congress passed last month, just two days before they were set to take effect, The New York Times reported. The law, named…

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Iran War Votes in Congress Become a Focal Point for Campaign Ad AttacksWASHINGTON (AP) — In Wisconsin, a narrator complains that “groceries, utilities, everything's getting more expensive and Congressman (Derrick) Van Orden is adding to the list. He voted for the costly Iran war and spiking gas prices."

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