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Politics · Middle EastIran Security Chief Threatens Netanyahu, Denies Plot Against Barron Trump
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei threatened to send Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hell and denied reports of an Iranian plot to assassinate Barron Trump. Rezaei claimed Netanyahu fabricated the story to panic Donald Trump. The US Secret Service acknowledged awareness of a video discussing the alleged plot.
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Politics · United StatesUS Treasury Secretary to Host G20 Finance Meeting on Growth and Iran Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to host G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina. The meeting agenda includes addressing global trade imbalances, boosting economic growth, and tackling sovereign debt, with a significant focus on pressing countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
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Politics · United StatesPolice raid apartment linked to Ilhan Omar's son, arrest roommate
Minneapolis police executed a search warrant at an apartment reportedly linked to Adnan Hirsi, son of Rep. Ilhan Omar. His roommate, Abdulrahman Abdi, was arrested on weapons charges, and firearms were recovered from the property.
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Republican effort to prosecute Fauci for contempt stalls
A Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled. This comes after a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold him in contempt three weeks ago, with some administration officials now questioning the legal approach.
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Politics · United StatesWyoming Governor Questions DOJ Election Observers' Conduct
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has asked the state attorney general to investigate the conduct of U.S. Justice Department election observers during the state's primary election. Gordon described the observers' behaviour as "aggressive" and "irregular."
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Politics · United StatesPoll: Trump Most Admired Republican President by GOP Voters
A CNN poll indicates that 53% of Republicans consider Donald Trump the most admired Republican president. The results place him significantly ahead of Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln, with Trump also linked to a recent primary victory.
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US Negotiates Venezuelan Oil Field Stakes
The United States is in talks with Venezuela to acquire stakes in over a dozen oil fields. The agreement could significantly increase US strategic petroleum reserves, which have fallen to a 40-year low.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Proposes New Rules Targeting Immigrants
The Trump administration is implementing new regulations that extend beyond border enforcement, targeting immigrants through measures like limiting tax credit refunds and requiring English proficiency for truck drivers.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards lobbies against censure over staff misconduct claims
Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards is urging his colleagues to vote against a censure resolution following a House Ethics Committee report that found substantial evidence of unwanted advances toward two female staffers. Edwards maintains his actions were not sexual misconduct.
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PoliticsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins Democratic Socialists of America
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has officially rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after a seven-year lapse in her membership. The move comes amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.
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NTSB: Communication issues discussed before Marine One incident
The National Transportation Safety Board reported that air traffic controllers and Marine One pilots met to discuss communication failures a week before a dual takeoff incident involving the presidential helicopter and a passenger jet. The issues remained unresolved.
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Politics · United StatesUsha Vance Responds to El-Sayed's Jab About JD Vance's Grandfather
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed implied Vice President JD Vance's family might not have embraced his wife, Usha Vance. Usha Vance responded by stating she laughed and that JD Vance's parents raised loving children.
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Politics · United StatesNvidia to launch employee-funded US political action committee
Nvidia is creating an employee-funded political action committee, NVPAC, to influence U.S. policy. This move follows similar initiatives by companies like Meta and Google, and comes as Nvidia executives have made significant political donations.
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Politics · United StatesZelenskyy asks US lawmakers for Patriot missiles, sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed U.S. lawmakers, requesting Patriot missiles and Starlink access. The Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, which passed 86-11 and moved to the House.
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Abdul El-Sayed mocks Trump's pronunciation of his name
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked President Donald Trump's pronunciation of his name at a town hall event. El-Sayed also referenced White House aide Natalie Harp and criticized Trump's economic policies, including tariffs on Canada.
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Politics · United StatesMike Johnson campaigns for Greg Cunningham in New Mexico congressional race
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Albuquerque to campaign for Republican Greg Cunningham in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Johnson criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez, while Vasquez countered by attacking Johnson and Cunningham's platform.
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Politics · United StatesEx-staffer for Mike Collins posted KKK and Nazi imagery
Preston Parra, a former staffer for Republican Mike Collins, posted images including a swastika and himself in Ku Klux Klan-like regalia on social media. Parra also used an anti-Black slur and posted the phrase 'White Power'. He described himself as a 'twink fascist' and claimed his posts were 'satirical'.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Adjusts Tariffs on US Goods After Industry Input
Canada is adjusting its list of counter-tariffs in response to feedback from Canadian industries. The planned reprisal includes raising tariffs on American steel and aluminum products and imposing duties on hundreds of other U.S. exports.
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Politics · United StatesEducation Department deletes video comparing Trump to Hitler
The US Department of Education deleted a social media video that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. The department stated the video was created by a staffer unaware of the clip's context.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says he would support ban on Sharia law in US
Donald Trump stated he would support legislation prohibiting Sharia law in the United States, arguing the country must have only one legal system. He cited London and Paris as examples of European capitals where Islamic religious law operates as a 'second way of life'. Trump also discussed affordability, blaming Democrats for high prices.
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