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House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., was seeking extra protection for members of Congress on Monday after President Trump’s tweets and remarks about the progressive “squad.”

Trump’s remarks apparently were directed at four congresswomen: Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. All are American citizens and three of the four were born in the U.S....

Veterans were honored in a ceremony in Henderson County Saturday.

A “Folds of Honor” ceremony was held at the Hendersonville Public Library to honor nine veterans.

Each received a hand made quilt from the “Quilts of Valor Foundation” for their service in the military.

The veterans ranged from World War II vets, in fact two of them were part of the D-Day invasion, to Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm to recent tours in Afghanistan...

A Connecticut hockey coach who went viral for telling his players to stand for the American and Canadian national anthems said Thursday he is not going to apologize for asking his players to show respect.

John Krupinsky, an assistant coach for the Danbury Hat Tricks of the Federal Hockey League, appeared on “Fox & Friends” and said the national anthem is important to him....

Every year on July 11 — a.k.a. 7/11 Day — 7-Eleven gives away free Slurpees to all customers.

In 2019, 7-Eleven Day falls on a Thursday — that’s TODAY! — so here’s your chance to snag a totally free Slurpee at 7-Eleven stores nationwide.

To get a free Slurpee at 7-Eleven today, all you have to do is head to a nearby 7-Eleven location between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and ask for one. The free Slurpee deal today is available in one specific size — small — and there is no purchase required whatsoever...

On Wednesday, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee will “hold a hearing examining how the Trump Administration’s deterrence policies are creating a humanitarian crisis and jeopardizing the health and safety of the migrant children and families.” The hearing, called “Kids in Cages:  Inhumane Treatment at the Border” will start at 2:30 p.m on Wednesday, July 10th...

Rep. Eric Swalwell on Monday became the first candidate in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary to exit the campaign, saying he would run for reelection to his California congressional seat next year.

Swalwell, 38, announced his exit in his home district, describing his decision as “the beginning of an opportunity in Congress with a new perspective” influenced by his 3-month-long presidential bid...

Just moments after the U.S. women’s soccer team defeated the Netherlands on Sunday to secure their second straight World Cup title, midfielder Allie Long came under fire for briefly dropping the American flag during her celebration with Golden Boot winner and outspoken Trump critic Megan Rapinoe...

(CNN) -- Nike is canceling a sneaker that features a version of the American flag from the late 18th century.

"Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured an old version of the American flag," Nike said in a statement to CNN Business.

UNION, S.C. (WSPA) – Crime Stoppers and family members of a missing woman are offering a reward for information.

Jessica Nichole Ashmore, 34, was last seen on May 20 in Jonesville, according to deputies.

Deputies said Ashmore went for a walk on Jefferies Farm Road and no one has heard from her since. She did not take her phone, purse or inhaler...

Democrats are eagerly awaiting the chance to question former Special Counsel Robert Mueller on his findings from the Russia investigation, but the timing of the sweltering summer hearings could give those same lawmakers reason to sweat.