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US Senate Democrats block Homeland Security funding bill ahead of weekend deadline

US Senate Democrats block Homeland Security funding bill ahead of weekend deadline

Vote to advance bill to fund agency through September fails 52-47 in Senate

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Justice Department tracking which Epstein files lawmakers searching for, open, review: US Rep.
12.02.2026

Justice Department tracking which Epstein files lawmakers searching for, open, review: US Rep.

‘Based on how I confirmed this, there are timestamps associated with this tracking,’ says Nancy Mace

2 US Navy ships from Caribbean buildup collide, causing minor injuries to 2 people
12.02.2026

2 US Navy ships from Caribbean buildup collide, causing minor injuries to 2 people

Cause of collision unclear, investigation into incident has begun, says military spokesman

FACTBOX - Epstein files trigger political fallout across Europe, US
12.02.2026

FACTBOX - Epstein files trigger political fallout across Europe, US

Latest release of 3 million Epstein documents triggers resignations, probes across Europe

US calls for ‘fully independent’ government in Iraq
12.02.2026

US calls for ‘fully independent’ government in Iraq

‘We are prepared to use the full range of tools to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities in Iraq,’ US Charge d’Affaires Joshua Harris says

EXPLAINER – US voting rights battle: What is the SAVE America Act?
12.02.2026

EXPLAINER – US voting rights battle: What is the SAVE America Act?

New bill mandates federal photo ID with citizenship markers to cast ballots