Joseph Lord
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Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.
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Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clean Reauthorization of FISA Spy Powers
Lawmakers from both parties have signaled opposition to extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without changes.
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Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Again After GOP Rejects Counteroffer
The proposal includes requests focused on reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a key sticking point in negotiations.
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Social Security Commissioner Details Efforts to Modernize Systems, Reduce Fraud and Abuse
‘Getting payments right is the most important thing,’ Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said.
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Pentagon to Deploy Army Paratroopers to Middle East
The Pentagon’s plans for the 82nd Airborne Division in the region are unclear.
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Missouri Supreme Court Upholds New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The court ruled that the new maps were lawful in a major win for Missouri Republicans.
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2 Pilots Killed After Plane Crashes With Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport; Blackboxes Recovered
The airport was closed for hours before being reopened.
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What to Know About Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Replace Noem as DHS Head
The Oklahoma senator will replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on March 31, the president said.
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5 Takeaways From the March 3 Primary Elections
Although most of the results aligned with expectations ahead of the election, the night saw at least one major electoral surprise.
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GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw Defeated by Primary Challenger
Republican challenger Steve Toth beat Rep. Crenshaw, who was the only Texas House Republican whom Trump didn’t endorse.
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Voters Head to Polls in First 2026 Primary Election: What to Know
Several elections in Texas and North Carolina have high stakes for the control of Congress in 2027.
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Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clean Reauthorization of FISA Spy Powers
Lawmakers from both parties have signaled opposition to extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without changes.
|
Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Again After GOP Rejects Counteroffer
The proposal includes requests focused on reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a key sticking point in negotiations.
|
Social Security Commissioner Details Efforts to Modernize Systems, Reduce Fraud and Abuse
‘Getting payments right is the most important thing,’ Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said.
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Pentagon to Deploy Army Paratroopers to Middle East
The Pentagon’s plans for the 82nd Airborne Division in the region are unclear.
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Missouri Supreme Court Upholds New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The court ruled that the new maps were lawful in a major win for Missouri Republicans.
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2 Pilots Killed After Plane Crashes With Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport; Blackboxes Recovered
The airport was closed for hours before being reopened.
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What to Know About Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Replace Noem as DHS Head
The Oklahoma senator will replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on March 31, the president said.
|
5 Takeaways From the March 3 Primary Elections
Although most of the results aligned with expectations ahead of the election, the night saw at least one major electoral surprise.
|
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw Defeated by Primary Challenger
Republican challenger Steve Toth beat Rep. Crenshaw, who was the only Texas House Republican whom Trump didn’t endorse.
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Voters Head to Polls in First 2026 Primary Election: What to Know
Several elections in Texas and North Carolina have high stakes for the control of Congress in 2027.
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