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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agrees to testify in House Epstein investigation

The Commerce Secretary acknowledged visiting Epstein's island in 2012. He's denied any wrongdoing involving the late sex offender.
Image: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Testifies During Senate Hearing
Image: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Testifies During Senate Hearing
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GOP senator compares Kristi Noem's DHS leadership to that time she shot her own dog

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., tore into the Homeland Security secretary during a hearing Tuesday, saying he will hold up Trump's nominees until he gets answers from her department.
Image: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Testifies To Senate Judiciary Committee
Image: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Testifies To Senate Judiciary Committee

Trump's MAGA base wrestles with Iran strikes launched by an 'America First' president

During his campaigns for president, Trump pledged to focus on domestic issues and end foreign wars — a promise that some see him not upholding.
Donald Trump walks outside at night
Donald Trump walks outside at night

Democrats say they won't relent on DHS funding demands because of Iran war

Republicans have called on Democrats to drop their demands for changes to immigration enforcement because of the war. Democrats aren't buying their argument.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

DOJ drops fight against law firms after judge finds Trump's orders unconstitutional

Some firms conceded to the executive orders, agreeing to drop DEI policies and give tens of millions of dollars in pro bono work to Trump-supported causes.
Donald Trump stands
Donald Trump stands

Supreme Court leans toward a marijuana user's challenge to gun restriction

Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, was convicted under the same law before his father pardoned him.
A person prepares a marijuana cigarette.
A person prepares a marijuana cigarette.

'Whatever it takes': Trump says Iran operation could last a month or longer

President Donald Trump said Monday that his plans for Iran were ahead of schedule, but noted: "We projected four to five weeks, but we have capability to go far longer than that."
Donald Trump walks past a group of photographers and journalists
Donald Trump walks past a group of photographers and journalists

They flew to Dubai for a romantic anniversary getaway. Then the bombing started.

Instead of relaxing in some winter sun for her 20th wedding anniversary, Sarah Mettee of Nashville told NBC News she had “seen and heard a lot of rockets.”
Sarah Mettee; Alex Bocquet.
Sarah Mettee; Alex Bocquet.

How Trump decided to strike Iran

"They weren't willing to say they will not have a nuclear weapon. Very simple," the president told NBC News.
Donald Trump stands
Donald Trump stands

Republicans praise U.S. strikes on Iran as Democrats question the administration's strategy

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told NBC News' "Meet the Press" that it's "not our job" to pick Iran's leader after Khamenei's death.
Strikes in Tehran
Strikes in Tehran