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Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday said Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary.Trump made the announcement on social media Thursday afternoon saying he was "pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from... Read More.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says company doesn’t ‘get to make operational decisions’ on military’s use of its tech: Source

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees at an all-hands meeting that the company doesn't "get to make operational decisions" about how its artificial intelligence technology is used by the Pentagon, according to a source familiar with the meeting."So maybe you think... Read More.

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House fails to adopt Iran war powers resolution

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House failed to adopt a war powers resolution that attempted to curtail President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.It failed by a vote of 212-219. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson bucked GOP leaders by voting in favor; four Democrats... Read More.

Embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to runoff with Brandon Herrera in Texas GOP primary

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- The Texas 23rd Congressional District race is projected to head to a runoff, as incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales, who was accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, and conservative activist Brandon Herrera both failed to receive... Read More.

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Trump teases endorsement in Texas Senate primary as GOP leaders urge him to back Cornyn

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will soon make an endorsement in the heated Texas Senate Republican primary, as Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton head toward a runoff election in May.Trump also expressed his desire for... Read More.

Trump ‘got the last laugh,’ Hegseth says of US killing Iranian assassination plotter

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The leader of an Iranian unit behind an attempted 2024 plot to assassinate President Donald Trump has been killed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Wednesday as he gave an update on the administration's war against Tehran."Yesterday, the leader... Read More.

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Noem testifies before House committee after refusing to apologize for labeling Good, Pretti as domestic terrorists

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is testifying on Capitol Hill for the second day in a row on Wednesday -- this time before the House Judiciary Committee, where she is again being grilled on the agency's immigration enforcement operations under her... Read More.

Takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 election cycle

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Primary voting began on Tuesday in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina, marking the beginning of the 2026 midterm elections, which are expected to be seen in part as referenda on the first year of President Donald Trump's second term.Here are a few... Read More.

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US sub sinks Iranian ship by torpedo in Indian Ocean, 1st such attack since WWII

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A U.S. submarine on Tuesday sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, the first time since WWII the U.S. has sunk an enemy combatant ship by torpedo.This is a developing story. Please check back for... Read More.

Texas 2026 live primary election results: Cornyn and Paxton headed to runoff, Talarico advances

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- ABC News projects Texas Sen. John Cornyn will face a runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Replican Senate primary in Texas. The Associated Press has projected that Texas state Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary.The... Read More.

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As war with Iran stretches on, some experts raise concerns over ‘war of attrition’ with missile stockpiles

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While President Donald Trump says Operation Epic Fury could last several weeks, a question some are raising is how long U.S. and allies' missile defense stockpiles can last in an extended conflict with Iran.Trump has insisted that the U.S. is well... Read More.

Senate to vote on Democrats’ Iran war powers resolution

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate will vote Wednesday on a Democratic-led Iran war powers resolution, according to a press release from Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and bill co-sponsors Sens. Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff.The resolution would direct the removal of United States armed forces from... Read More.

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