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NBA champion Thunder say 'timing' prevents White House visit: report

NBA champion Thunder say 'timing' prevents White House visit: report

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won't visit the White House while in Washington to play the Wizards on Saturday, citing a "timing" issue, The Athletic reported Friday. "We have been in touch with the White House and we are appreciative and grateful for

Democrats scorn White House request of $200 billion for Iran conflict

(The Center Square) – Democrats in Congress are already pledging to reject the Trump administration's forthcoming request for $200 billion to help finance U.S. military operations in Iran. While the Pentagon has not formally sent its request to lawmakers yet, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to reporters Thursday

Fetterman casts deciding vote advancing Mullin nomination to lead DHS

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs who voted to advance the nomination of Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, on Thursday morning. “I

Iran: US intel chief sidesteps Trump 'imminent threat' claim

Iran: US intel chief sidesteps Trump 'imminent threat' claim

The head of US intelligence declined again Thursday to endorse President Donald Trump's claim that Iran posed an "imminent" threat before the United States and Israel launched military strikes. Testifying on the war in the Middle East before the House Intelligence Committee, Tulsi Gabbard doubled down

Adam Hertz: Montana voters should choose candidates, not party insiders

In Montana, we take pride in our independence. We don’t trust D.C. politics or backroom deals. In our state, voters expect to make their own choices. That’s why what happened during the recent U.S. Senate filing period should trouble anyone who believes in fair elections. In

Trump pick for US homeland security chief clears Senate panel vote

Trump pick for US homeland security chief clears Senate panel vote

US senators advanced President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security in a knife-edge committee vote Thursday, after a combative hearing exposed concerns about his temperament and policy agenda. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin&

US Fed Chair says 'no intention' of leaving board while probe ongoing

US Fed Chair says 'no intention' of leaving board while probe ongoing

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he did not plan to leave the central bank's board until a Justice Department probe linked to renovation costs was completed. President Donald Trump has repeatedly insulted Powell over the central bank's policies on setting the economy&