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Dems Want Navy to Drop Review of Sen. Kelly
Senate Democrats on the Armed Services Committee, excluding Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., sent a letter to Navy Secretary John Phelan urging him to end the review of Kelly's recent conduct, reported The Hill.
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2 US Fighter Jets Fly Over Gulf of Venezuela
Two U.S. fighter jets flew over the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, in what appeared to be an escalation of the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, The Guardian reported.
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Trump Admin Buys Fleet of Deportation Jets
The Department of Homeland Security has signed a contract of nearly $140 million to purchase six Boeing 737 planes for deportations.
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Dems Emboldened by Florida, Georgia Election Wins
Democrat wins in off-year contests Tuesday have party leaders crowing about momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections, though Republicans argue that the results reflect low-turnout, media-fueled protests rather than a durable mandate.
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WH: Trump Exercised 'Lawful Authority' With Guard Deployment
The White House defended President Donald Trump's authority to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles Wednesday after a federal judge ordered the administration to halt the mission and return control of the troops to California.
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Energy Dept Plans Loans for 10 Nuclear Plants
The Department of Energy is preparing to finance up to 10 nuclear power plants, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
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Harmeet Dhillon: Newsom's Record 'Disqualifying'
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon chided California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a Wednesday appearance on "Pod Force One," arguing that "state leadership failures" should rule him out as a serious contender for the 2028 presidential race.
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Tourists Must Divulge Social Media History Under WH Plan
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose five years of their social media history before entering the U.S. under a proposed Trump administration plan.
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GOP Panel Chair: House Committee to End Its Boat Strike Probe
The House Armed Services Committee plans to end its investigation into a U.S. military strike that killed two survivors of an attack on their alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the waters of Latin America, according to the panel's chair, Rep. Mike Rogers.
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Britain's Moore Warns JD Vance's Silence on Carlson's Antisemitism Poses Danger
In a sharply worded column this week in The Telegraph, eminent British conservative commentator Charles Moore accused U.S. Vice President JD Vance of allowing "the oldest hatred" to take root on the American Right by refusing to confront...
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ZOA Says Reject Nexstar Merger - Threatens Media Balance
The Zionist Organization of America on Monday urged President Donald Trump, Congress, the FCC, and the DOJ to reject the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc.
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Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in LA
The Trump administration must stop deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the troops to the state, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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Trump Likes 'Concept' of GOP Health Plan
President Donald Trump told reporters he likes "the concept" of a Republican healthcare bill that would give qualifying Obamacare enrollees up to $1,500.
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RNC's Gruters to Newsmax: Trump to Hit Campaign Trail Hard in 2026, 2028
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters said Wednesday that President Donald Trump will be a dominant force on the campaign trail in 2026 and 2028 – even without his name on the ballot.
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Lawsuits: US Chips in Russian Missiles Linked to Deadly Attacks on Ukrainian Civilians
American-made microchips were repeatedly found inside Russian missiles and drones used to kill Ukrainian civilians, according to five lawsuits filed Wednesday in Dallas County.
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Rep. Stevens Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr.
Rep. Haley Stevens, who is running for an open Senate seat in Michigan, formally introduced articles of impeachment Wednesday against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a move with virtually no chance of advancing in the GOP-controlled House.
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US to Deploy Gaza Stabilization Force in 2026
Amid reports the U.S. plans to move Gaza's ceasefire into its second phase by year's end, a U.S. official told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday that the International Stabilization Force will be deployed to Gaza at the start of 2026.
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Under 16s Social Media Ban Now in Force in Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a worldfirst social media ban for children younger than 16 that took effect Wednesday as families taking back power from tech giants but warned the implementation would be difficult. Parents reported distraught children...
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Trump Slams NY Times as 'Treasonous'
President Donald Trump assailed The New York Times, accusing the paper of "seditious, perhaps even treasonous" behavior as it and other mainstream media outlets circulate "fake" reports suggesting he's slowing down.
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UN Human Rights Office Struggles After Major Funding Cuts
The United Nations human rights chief said on Wednesday his office was in "survival mode" due to major funding cuts from global donors, while rights violations and needs in conflict-affected areas surge. "Our resources have been slashed, along with funding for human rights...
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Another China Rare Earth Firm Gets Export License
Chinese rare earth producer Ningbo Jintian Copper said on Wednesday it had secured streamlined licenses for magnet product exports. The new "general licenses" are designed to allow more exports under year-long permits for individual customers following an agreement after a...
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Pope: Europe Essential to Any Ukraine Peace Deal
Pope Leo XIV insisted Tuesday that Europe must have a role in any Ukraine peace deal and criticized what he said was the Trump administration's effort to "break apart" the long-standing U.S.-European alliance.
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China's Tencent Quits Paramount's Bid for Warner Bros
Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings has withdrawn from Paramount Skydance Corp.'s bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, according to a revised filing of its takeover bid by Paramount with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing seen Wednesday...
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US Threatens ICC Sanctions to Protect Trump
President Donald Trump's administration wants the International Criminal Court to amend its founding document to ensure it does not investigate the Republican president and his top officials, a Trump administration official said...
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine Can Hold Elections Within Months
Ukrainian officials were expected to hand their latest peace proposals to United States negotiators Wednesday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who also said Ukraine would be ready for elections within three months...