Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.

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At the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Mr. Trump took a moment to speak of bipartisan comity. Just hours earlier, he torched the federal bureaucracy, the global order, the media and Democrats.

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Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump proposes.

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A Bitcoin pioneer’s apartment purchase was rejected by the building’s residents after he was in escrow. The sellers — including a powerful Democrat — say they don’t care about his politics.

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The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet trade is flourishing.

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The attacks on the agency are cruel and counterproductive.

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The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.

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City workers at migrant shelters, schools and hospitals can allow federal immigration personnel to enter city property if they feel threatened by the agents, a memo from City Hall said.

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The president said he would work with Congress to improve aging technology used by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Also, New Orleans is rattled but ready for the Super Bowl. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Billy Witz, a reporter on the National desk who helped cover the wildfires, reflects on a surprising link between his father and a couple who lost their home in the Eaton fire.

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President’s rapid dismantling of crucial global relief agency has scrambled aid workers worldwide

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President accuses ICC of ‘illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel’

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The first flight of 'high-threat' deportees from the United States arrived at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on Wednesday (5 February).

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Prosecutors said the Japanese baseball superstar was unaware of scheme

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Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham (4-1 agg): Arne Slot’s Reds ran riot at Anfield will now face Newcastle at Wembley next month

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The world number one produced a finishing masterclass against Chris Dobey, having earlier beaten Nathan Aspinall and Michael van Gerwen.

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ANALYSIS: Democrats didn’t see Joe Biden’s frail physicality as a political liability — they appear to be making the same mistake again

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Newly unsealed documents give one of the most detailed views yet of the evidence gathered on the accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, including how prosecutors allege he and others interacted with the hijackers who carried out the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks

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ITV News reports dozens of former staff and freelances have detailed alleged experiences they described as “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” while working with him over a period of more than 12 years

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Twenty-two states are suing New York state, contending that a new law forcing energy companies to pay $75 billion into a fund to cover climate change damage is unconstitutional

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Patrick Mahomes has corrected Donald Trump's statement that Tommy Tuberville originally recruited him.

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The sixth new car to arrive from BYD in just two years, the Atto 2 is a high-tech, posh small SUV that drives well and has lots of space for the family

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The Spaniard secured a straight set victory winning 6-2 6-1 on a comfortable night

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Heavy metal legend’s wife Sharon says singer’s ‘voice is as good as it’s ever been’

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Marko Elez was one of two top DOGE staffers granted access to the Treasury Department’s payment system

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The Manchester United boss knows retaining the Dutchman would have been welcomed by many at Old Trafford.

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Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan Manchester United for the rest of the season after falling out of favour under Amorim.

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Bündchen is currently dating Joaquim Valente, who is the father of her newborn

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Republicans are considering the proposal after roughly a third of counties in the Prairie state voted to break away

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‘Are you conflating things? Are you talking about the $50 million that was supposedly meant for condoms in Gaza? Are you conflating those two things, sir?’ anchor Boris Sanchez wonders

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The San Joaquin Valley’s Kern County is home to some of the country’s most polluted cities

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In the days after last week's plane collision in Washington, Pete Muntean was a fixture on the air at CNN

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The ill-fated game show was hosted by Shaquille O’Neal and Gina Rodriguez

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New York congresswoman has pushed back on accusations that falsely inflate her net worth for years

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Some stores have placed limits on how many cartons customers can buy in one go

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FSA reveals a Goodfella’s garlic bread product contains milk but ingredient not mentioned on label

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The couple will be heading on a major spring tour in early April where they will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican

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Now’s the perfect time to book your next break

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Prince Andrew School, the only secondary school on St Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the south Atlantic Ocean, says it is dropping its title to be free from ‘contentious associations’

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