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Trump Backs Noem, New Winter Storm, Social Media Trial and more

President Donald Trump says he’s standing behind his Homeland Security secretary amid ICE controversy in Minnesota. The US is sending ICE agents to the Winter Olympics, but officials say it's not what you think. Another big winter storm in the US may be on the way. The measles ou ...  Show more

FLOTUS Weighs In, Government Shutdown Threat, Australian Open Upsets and more

The White House appears to be shaking up its strategy in Minnesota, as Melania Trump issues a rare political statement. Dangerous conditions remain across much of the US following a massive winter storm. Department of Homeland Security activity in Minnesota is now affecting a bro ...  Show more

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