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drone strikes remains at the center of this developing story as new details continue to emerge.
5 Drone Strikes Target US Embassy Amid UAE Airspace ReopeningThe US embassy in...
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President Trump accuses China of waging an economic attack by not buying U.S. soybeans
He threatens to cut the cooking oil trade with China as “retribution”
The U.S. can produce its own cooking oil but may face supply challenges
China bought about $12 billion in U.S. soybeans...
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• Arizona’s attorney general has warned of a lawsuit against Speaker Mike Johnson for delaying a Democrat’s seating.
• The dispute centers on seating Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva during the government shutdown.
• Arizona claims its residents’ right to full congressional representation is being used as a bargaining chip.
• The state...
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• President Trump will cut Democrat programs if the shutdown continues.
• He says these cuts will be permanent and never return.
• Republican programs will remain safe from elimination.
• Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats stay stalled.
Trump Plans Closing Democrat Programs This Friday
President Trump warned that he will shut down...
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• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warns that Stephen Miller is manipulating President Trump.
• Pritzker points to Trump’s “diminished capacity” as an opening for aides to seize power.
• Miller is driving tough deportation tactics at DHS, CBP and ICE.
• Experts raise questions about the president’s mental fitness and health...
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The Trump Milei meeting aimed to secure U.S. tariff cuts and a currency swap line.
The U.S. offered Argentina a $20 million bailout to shore up its struggling peso.
Trump clashed with an ABC reporter over a past Stephanopoulos interview.
He praised Argentine President Javier Milei as...
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• A new three-minute animation exposes fossil fuel PR tactics borrowed from Big Tobacco.
• Filmmakers turned scenes from a comedy film to reveal the industry’s greenwashing schemes.
• Health groups call on PR and ad agencies to refuse fossil fuel contracts.
• Over 2,700 creatives and 1,500 agencies have pledged...
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Jack Smith ignored critics and treated the Trump case like any DOJ case.
He chose Florida as the trial site because documents and obstruction acts happened there.
The Florida trial showed these events were not official acts in Washington.
Smith had strong evidence of willful possession and...
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President Trump joked about giving Tomahawks to Argentina’s leader.
He implied using missiles against political rivals.
The quip came during a Buenos Aires press conference.
Milei and Trump shared a playful, right-wing bond.
The moment sparked debate about mixing humor with weapons talk.
Trump Offers Tomahawks to Argentina
During...
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A Miami-Dade teacher faces a state probe after reposting a critical message online.
She never mentioned activist Charlie Kirk in her posts.
The investigation is part of a wider effort to flag politically charged content.
Critics warn this teacher investigation threatens free speech rights.
Teacher Investigation in Miami-Dade
A...
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• Torrential rains have caused severe flood damage across the region.
• Officials report about 100,000 homes damaged so far.
• Rescue teams and volunteers are working around the clock.
• Residents face health risks, power cuts, and unsafe roads.
• Authorities warn more storms could make flood damage worse.
Flood Damage Hits...
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US economic growth will outpace earlier forecasts this year
Global economic growth gets a small boost despite new tariffs
Tariffs from the Trump administration proved less disruptive than expected
Higher consumer spending helps sustain growth in many countries
Why economic growth beat the odds
Economists recently raised their outlook...
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Russell M. Nelson died at 101, leaving a leadership vacancy.
Dallin H. Oaks has been named the new Mormon church leader.
Oaks will guide over 16 million members worldwide.
He has served the church in top roles for decades.
The transition marks a new chapter for the...
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• Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo has died unexpectedly.
• He gained fame for his raspy, smooth voice and the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” video.
• Fans, fellow artists, and family members are sharing tributes online.
• No official cause of D’Angelo death has been released yet.
• His music and...
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President Trump cited national security and trade fairness to impose wood tariffs.
The new wood tariffs target certain finished wood products and components.
These measures aim to protect U.S. industries and secure supply chains.
Some worry about higher costs for consumers and strained trade relations.
Wood Tariffs Explained:...
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Los Angeles County supervisors will vote on Tuesday.
They may declare a state of emergency.
The move aims to help families hurt by federal immigration raids.
A state of emergency would unlock aid funds fast.
Impacted residents could get legal and financial support.
Los Angeles County plans to...
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• The federal government sent firing notices to about 1,300 CDC staff over a weekend
• The Trump team realized key experts were gone and reinstated half the employees next day
• Hundreds of essential health professionals remain unemployed after the CDC layoffs
• Experts warn the staffing gaps could slow...
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Twenty living hostages freed under ceasefire deal
Families expected 28 bodies, but only eight arrived
Care for the living now a top priority
Waiting for returned bodies fuels deep pain
Fragile Israel–Hamas ceasefire faces renewed strain
A fragile Israel–Hamas ceasefire faces fresh strain after a partial handover of...
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Ceasefire tensions between Israel and Hamas are rising again.
Yousef Munayyer explains why this calm feels fragile.
Leaders face pressure to keep fighting or to talk.
Without action, violence may flare up quickly.
Ceasefire Tensions Mount in Gaza Conflict
The recent pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas seemed...
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• GM will record a $1.6 billion loss next quarter because of new EV incentives cuts.
• The U.S. eased emissions rules, adding to GM’s negative impact.
• Reduced electric vehicle incentives may slow GM’s EV rollout.
• Customers and suppliers could feel ripple effects from this change.
GM Faces a Big...
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Anthony Kennedy served on the Supreme Court for 30 years.
He resisted being called the swing vote in major rulings.
His Anthony Kennedy memoir, Life, Law & Liberty, explains his views.
He discussed his memoir in a frank interview with Geoff Bennett.
Anthony Kennedy retired in 2018 after...
