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- Hegseth erupts over WaPo ‘fake stories’ smear, vows to stop ‘poisoning of the American people’ - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended Caribbean drug boat strikes and criticized media reports about orders to kill survivors in September operation.
- Vance, Trump unleash on Democrats' affordability 'scam': 'Fixing what [they've] broken' - President Donald Trump calls affordability a "Democrat scam" during Cabinet meeting as Vice President JD Vance predicts vast economic improvement in 2026.
- State Department yanks visas from Mexican executives in migrant smuggling crackdown - State Department revokes visas for Mexican airline executives accused of helping smuggling networks transport migrants to the U.S. border in major crackdown.
- Trump signs 'Medal of Honor Act' to raise pensions for America's military heroes - President Donald Trump signed the "Medal of Honor Act" which raises the "special monthly pension payable" to living recipients, the White House said.
- Trump torches Dems' 'fake affordability' pitch – but GOP panic in deep red state hints voters aren't buying it - Trump criticizes Democrats' affordability platform as Tennessee congressional race between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn draws national attention.
- Issa weighs bolting California for Texas seat as dueling redistricting wars upend 2026 map: report - GOP Rep. Darrell Issa considers unusual move from California to run for Congress in Texas amid controversial redistricting battles affecting both states.
- Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians - Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.
- Dem free-for-all engulfs NJ as 13 contenders scramble for Sherrill’s House seat ahead of critical 2026 fight - New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special primary election is set for Feb. 5, 2026, as 13 Democrats and one Republican compete to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.
- Construction labor crunch drives up costs and deepens America’s housing affordability crisis - Labor shortfall in construction industry resulted in 19,000 fewer homes built in 2024 and $10.8 billion economic hit, significantly worsening housing affordability.
- Former Honduran president released from US prison after Trump pardon - Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández freed from U.S. prison after President Donald Trump grants pardon for drug trafficking conviction.