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Politics · United StatesUS names India, China, Pakistan on drug transit and production list
The US has named India, China, and Pakistan among 23 countries designated as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations for fiscal year 2027. The determination acknowledges India's efforts to combat opium cultivation but identifies Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia as having failed counternarcotics obligations.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Accuses Canada of Drug Trafficking but Omits from List
President Donald Trump has accused Canada of not doing enough to stop drug trafficking, alleging that fentanyl is produced in clandestine Canadian labs. However, he did not include Canada on a list of major drug-producing countries submitted to Congress.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Adjourns Early, Staving Off Hegseth Impeachment Vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent representatives home early for their pre-election recess. This move postpones a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which had been initiated by Rep. Thomas Massie over Hegseth's actions in Iran and Venezuela.
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Politics · United StatesTrump and Rep. Beatty clashed on Kennedy Center call
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
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Politics · United StatesHouse committee holds hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions
The House Judiciary immigration subcommittee convened a hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions. Subcommittee Chairman Tom McClintock stated that lawmakers will have an opportunity to vote on his related bill before the end of the current session.
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Oversight Committee holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas
The U.S. House Oversight Committee voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Reports differ on whether the vote was unanimous, and Black's lawyers denounced the resolution as a complete abomination.
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Politics · United StatesAndy Burnham to meet Donald Trump in New York next week
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York. The meeting, expected to take place at the United Nations General Assembly, will focus on international issues including Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy.
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Politics · United StatesUS House advances bill for Russia sanctions, potential tariffs on India
The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill that could allow President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. The bill, which previously passed the Senate, is set for a final vote.
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Politics · United StatesDeported Haitian Man Who Yelled 'F*ck Trump, Biden Forever!' Returns Home
Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles, an illegal immigrant from Haiti, has been deported. He gained notoriety after a video of his arrest, where he yelled obscenities and praised President Biden, went viral. Charles had a history of criminal convictions in Massachusetts.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Criticizes Appointed Justices After Mail Ballot Ruling
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court justices he appointed after the court rejected his administration's planned restrictions on mail ballots. This follows a pattern of Trump expressing admiration for favorable rulings and sharp criticism for unfavorable ones.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Rejects Trump Impeachment Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump. The measure, introduced by Rep. Al Green, was related to Trump's immigration enforcement policies. The final vote was 232 against 147, with 47 members voting present.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS plans $2.8bn arms package for Israel including 40,000 bombs
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Politics · United StatesFBI has new information on Trump assassination attempt attacker
US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the FBI has new information regarding the attacker in the 2024 attempt on Donald Trump's life. Trump claimed on social media that the assassination attempt was a "Democrat plot" to remove him from the election, though investigations concluded the shooter acted alone.
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Politics · United StatesFBI Director Kash Patel Won't Rule Out Agents at Polling Places
FBI Director Kash Patel declined to rule out sending agents to polling places on Election Day, telling senators he wasn’t certain the bureau is legally barred from doing so. Patel stated the FBI has agents in each field office devoted to addressing election crimes.
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Politics · United StatesNew FBI documents detail Trump assassin Thomas Crooks' background
Newly released FBI documents offer further insight into Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. The records, obtained by the Senate Judiciary Committee, include interviews with Crooks' father and describe his withdrawn personality and growing interest in weapons.
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PoliticsUS Envoy John Coale meets Lukashenko in Minsk for prisoner talks
US envoy John Coale has arrived in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The talks are focused on negotiating the release of political prisoners. Coale's visit follows a trip to Lithuania and a previous successful negotiation that led to the release of 250 prisoners.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Votes to End Penny Production
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Common Cents Act, a bill that would end the minting of new pennies. The Treasury estimates this change could save $56 million annually. The U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies in November 2025.
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Politics · United StatesDHS whistleblower alleges illegal tactics in voter probe
A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has alleged that the "Unlawful Voter Initiative" uses legally questionable tactics and unreliable data to investigate non-citizen voting. The initiative reportedly targets hundreds of thousands of individuals across the US, with agents allegedly instructed to pose as voters.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court rejects Trump administration's mail ballot rules
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
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Politics · Latin AmericaAlex Saab to plead guilty in US money laundering case
Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a US federal money laundering case. He is accused of bribing officials to win contracts for food imports during a period of hardship in Venezuela.
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