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The Senate voted late Monday to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of Homeland Security. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

People choose to eat less meat for a variety of reasons, from religious and cultural to health benefits. But don’t forget: Meat-free dishes taste good, too. columbustelegram.com/life-entertain…

Trump's nomination of Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to be the next head of the Department of Homeland Security advanced Sunday toward confirmation after the Senate voted 54-37 to move forward. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Until 4 AM CDT Sunday columbustelegram.com/news/local/wea…

The Senate rejected Democrats' motion to take up legislation to reopen TSA and pay workers who are now going without paychecks. columbustelegram.com/life-entertain…

Trump also wants Congress to block sex reassignment surgeries on some minors as part of the debate on the voting bill. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

Red Flag Warning: High Fire Risk Due to Strong Winds and Low Humidity columbustelegram.com/news/local/wea…

He transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

The civil trial in San Francisco centered on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which he renamed X. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

The federal judge agreed to block the Trump administration from enforcing the policy, ruling key portions of the new rules are unlawful. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

Chuck Norris, whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and presidential adoration — has died. columbustelegram.com/life-entertain…

Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Across Eastern Nebraska columbustelegram.com/news/local/wea…

The members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him this year. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

The Government Accountability Office says rising debt can raise borrowing costs for mortgages and cars. It can also squeeze wages and push up prices. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged at about 3.6% for the second straight meeting Wednesday. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in columbustelegram.com/sports/profess…

The bill would require Americans to prove they are U.S. citizens before registering to vote and to show ID at the polls, among other things. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has announced his resignation, saying he "cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration's war in Iran. columbustelegram.com/news/nation-wo…

Nebraska officials describe challenges fighting massive wildfires, but assure they have the resources they need. columbustelegram.com/news/state-reg…