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Navy Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley is set to face sharp bipartisan questioning over a deadly double‑tap strike on a suspected drug‑running boat in the Caribbean. Lawmakers are examining why survivors in the water were treated as hostile targets and whether the mission crossed legal boundaries. Human rights advocates warn the United States risks losing moral authority when wounded individuals are struck.

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On this day in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was founded at Cornell University, becoming the first Black fraternity in the United States. The Seven Jewels created a brotherhood dedicated to scholarship, leadership and service. Today, Alpha Phi Alpha has more than 900 chapters across the globe and counts leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Thurgood Marshall among its members.

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A newly released Department of Homeland Security memo confirms the Trump administration has frozen more than 1.4 million asylum cases and paused green card and naturalization processing for people from 19 countries labeled high risk. Officials must re-review past approvals and reopen cases when necessary. DHS cites recent terrorism cases as justification for overhauling its vetting procedures.

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President Donald Trump issued a surprise pardon to Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, following their 2024 federal indictments. Trump claimed the couple was unfairly targeted by the Biden administration and accused federal prosecutors of political motivations.

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from carrying out warrantless immigration arrests. Judge Beryl Howell ruled that agents must obtain warrants or demonstrate probable cause, citing evidence of indiscriminate enforcement practices. The ruling also requires detailed documentation of any future warrantless arrests.

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Senators from both parties are pressing the Pentagon after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered conflicting explanations about a reported second strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean. Lawmakers are seeking details on who authorized the mission, its legal basis and any recordings from the operation.

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A new Pew Research Center survey shows that 78% of Americans believe elected officials should avoid using heated or aggressive language because it could encourage some people to commit violent acts. Support for toning down rhetoric has increased across both parties, including a significant shift among Republicans since 2019.
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Sen. Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis celebrated a second wedding ceremony in Washington, D.C., surrounded by family and guided by blessings from both a rabbi and a pastor. The celebration followed their legal marriage days earlier in Newark.
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Senators from both parties are raising alarms after reports that U.S. Special Operations forces conducted a second strike on survivors of a drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. The incident, first revealed by The Washington Post, has prompted questions about whether the order could constitute a war crime.

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A major federal appeals court delivered a setback to President Donald Trump’s effort to install loyalists inside the Justice Department, disqualifying Alina Habba from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor. Judges cited violations of federal vacancy laws, improper firings and title reshuffling. The decision marks the second Trump-installed prosecutor blocked in one week.
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