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Donald Trump has signed a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after months of legal challenges. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has spent $468,000 on legal representation related to a federal bribery investigation involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and others, with Bonta ultimately found not to be a target.

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Fox

“
Trump hosts NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani at the White House”
55m
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DonaldTrump

The Hungarian service of Radio Free Europe, known as Szabad Európa, permanently ceased operations following funding cuts by the US government under Donald Trump's administration. Kari Lake stated that supporting Szabad...

1h
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ElissaSlotkin

Democratic lawmakers including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly released a video urging US military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. Former Donald Trump responded with violent rhetoric on...

6h/21m
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KirillDmitriev

Kirill Dmitriev has become a central figure in a controversial peace plan that would give Moscow significant control over Ukraine's political and military decisions. He has ties to Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump’s envoy...

8h
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JonArnell

Jon Arnell, investment manager at Von Euler & Partners, emphasized the markets' preference for "cheap money" and noted ongoing debate about an AI bubble. The recent decline in bitcoin prices reflected a wider fall in...

9h/16m
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ValeryGerasimov

Russian forces claimed full control over Kupyansk, a key logistical hub, with Valery Gerasimov and Sergey Kuzovlev informing Vladimir Putin that the "liberation" was complete. Ukraine’s General Staff denies the city has...

10h/1h
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RichardBCheney

Former Vice President Richard B. Cheney died at the age of 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. A memorial service held at the Washington National Cathedral was attended by former...

11h/7m
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Fox

“
Retired Marine Joey Jones tears into Dem senator's video”
13h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump intensified his public feud with Jimmy Kimmel by demanding on Truth Social that ABC fire Kimmel for lacking talent and offering biased content. Jimmy Kimmel sarcastically responded during his show, joking...

13h/1h
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DonaldTrump

The G20 Leaders' Summit took place in Johannesburg with South Africa hosting under its rotating presidency. The event faced a significant boycott led by Donald Trump, with the USA abstaining from official participation...

15h/53m
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ElissaSlotkin

Six Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urged active service members and intelligence personnel to reject unlawful orders and uphold the Constitution. Donald Trump labeled the...

15h/7h
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VladimirPutin

The USA has implemented sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, to reduce Russia's oil revenue by 20% to 30%. India and China, which import most of Russia’s maritime oil exports, have...

23h/7h
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DonaldTrump

The USA Mint officially ceased producing the one-cent coin, or penny, after 232 years as part of a phase-out effort directed by Donald Trump. The Treasury cited the production cost exceeding three cents per coin and the...

24h
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JiaCobb

US District Judge Jia Cobb ruled that former President Donald Trump's deployment of over 2,300 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. was illegal and violated federal law. The troops had been deployed under the...

25h/22h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump is renewing efforts to change the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by focusing on overhauling COVID-era subsidies for 24 million Americans through ACA marketplaces. Trump insists subsidies should go directly to...

25h
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DavidZaslav

Warner Bros. Discovery faces a crucial auction with bids from Paramount Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix. Paramount's $23.50 cash per share offer was rejected by CEO David Zaslav for being too low, while Comcast and...

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AlexanderLukashenko

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has released two Roman Catholic priests, Henrykh Akalatovich and Andrzej Yukhnevich, following diplomatic talks with the Vatican. The priests were imprisoned on politically...

29h/27h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump has reportedly approved covert CIA plans inside Venezuela aimed at removing Nicolás Maduro, with the US deploying the world’s largest aircraft carrier nearby to exert pressure. Experts and officials suggest...

29h
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SteveWitkoff

A highly controversial 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, negotiated by Steve Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev, has caused significant international dispute. The plan favors Russia heavily and demands...

30h/22h
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TheHill

“
Epstein Files Bill Goes to Trump”
36h
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NinaBurleigh

Nina Burleigh alleged that Jeffrey Epstein was a money predator and claimed files implicating Donald Trump could lead to his impeachment. Alex Marlow expected more Democrats to be named in the Epstein-related files and...

39h/24h
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BBC

“
Trump signs bill ordering justice department to release Epstein files”
40h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump has signed a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after months of legal challenges. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has spent $468,000 on legal representation related to a federal bribery...

40h
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LarrySummers

Larry Summers has taken a leave of absence from Harvard University amid scrutiny over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He acknowledged maintaining contact with Epstein for at least seven...

41h/27h
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DonaldTrump

The Trump administration is preparing an executive order called "Eliminating State Law Obstruction of National AI Policy," which aims to prevent states from enforcing their own AI regulations. Donald Trump has urged for...

41h/26h
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CNN

“
Trump just signed Epstein bill”
41h
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ZohranMamdani

Zohran Mamdani, the incoming mayor of New York, met Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in a rare political meeting. Mamdani won the mayoral election decisively over former Governor Andrew Cuomo by nine...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump openly criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum for damaging the housing market and delaying interest rate adjustments. Trump expressed his desire to...

43h/26h
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BrendanCarr

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has launched an investigation into the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over allegations of misleading editing of former President Donald...

44h/25h
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TheHill

“
Timeline of the Epstein Files Release”
44h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump nominated Robert Cekada to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the NRA welcomed the appointment, emphasizing Cekada's experience...

45h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump defended visas for skilled foreign workers at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, stating the US needs an influx of talent. He emphasized the necessity of bringing thousands of skilled workers to open a large...

45h/42h
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NewYorkTimes

“
Who Was at Trump's Dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince”
46h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump has proposed distributing $2,000 tariff rebate checks to American households starting in 2026 as a "dividend of at least $2000 a person" funded by revenues from broad import tariffs. He claims tariff...

47h/28h
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CNN

“
Epstein files bill heads to Trump after congressional approval”
47h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump is expected to make remarks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum following a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. The summit will include leaders from Salesforce, Qualcomm,...

Wed
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman solidified a strategic partnership between the USA and Saudi Arabia with agreements on defense, AI, and economic investments. The deal includes a potential sale of 48...

Wed/30h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, requiring the DOJ to release nearly all unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and associates by December 19. The act mandates the...

Wed/22h
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TheDaily

“
Congress Orders Trump to Release the Epstein Files”
Wed
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump faces a sharp decline in popularity and approval ratings in the USA, with his overall approval at 38%, the lowest since his return to power. His support among Republicans has dropped to 82%, and only 20% of...

Wed/24h
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NickiMinaj

Nicki Minaj called for the UN to help defend Christians in Nigeria during an event at the UN headquarters in New York. Donald Trump has been recognized for prioritizing this issue and considering potential US military...

Wed/22h
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EliyahuEliWeinstein

Eliyahu "Eli" Weinstein has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for defrauding investors out of $35 million through a fraudulent scheme involving medical supplies, baby formula, and first-aid kits. US District...

Wed/37h
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AlexandriaOcasioCortez

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she was "not aware" that New York Councilman Chi Ossé had filed to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for New York’s 8th Congressional District in 2026. Ossé’s motivations...

Wed/44h
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ElonMusk

Elon Musk attended a White House dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking his first public appearance there since May. His relationship with Donald Trump has improved, highlighted by playful...

Wed/38h
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Fox

“
Jesse Watters: Trump is ‘dialed in on affordability’”
Wed
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PopeLeoXIV

Pope Leo XIV criticized Donald Trump's immigration policies and supported the US bishops' statement condemning the administration's treatment of migrants. The bishops highlighted concerns about mass deportations, fear,...

Wed/37h
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ClaudiaSheinbaum

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly ruled out US military intervention in Mexico to combat drug cartels, stating, "It's not going to happen." Donald Trump expressed his unhappiness with Mexico over drug violence...

Wed/37h
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NickFuentes

Nick Fuentes has intensified divisions within the Republican Party by promoting extremist and antisemitic views, including admiration for Joseph Stalin and criticism of Christian Zionism, during a two-hour interview...

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CNN

“
Trump's elaborate greeting for Saudi Crown Prince”
Tue
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CristianoRonaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo made his first US appearance since 2016 at a White House dinner hosted by Donald Trump, honoring a Saudi delegation including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Ronaldo mingled with notable figures such...

Tue/Wed
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DonaldTrump

President Donald Trump's treatment of female journalists sparked widespread condemnation after he called Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey "piggy" aboard Air Force One. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended...

Tue/24h
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NewYorkTimes

“
What Do Immigrants Think of Trump's Immigration Policies”
Tue
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced plans to transfer several educational programs from the US Department of Education to other federal agencies. The transfers include the $18 billion Title I...

Tue/Wed
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Fox

“
Trump KNEW he would win 2024 election after this moment”
Tue
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TomLee

Bitcoin has declined steeply, dropping below $90,000 and falling further to $88,129, its lowest since April. This drop is part of a broader cryptocurrency market downturn, driven by a major liquidation event linked to...

Tue/23h
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SteveWitkoff

A secret 28-point peace proposal aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict was leaked and confirmed involving US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian adviser Kirill Dmitriev, with links to former Donald Trump. Ukrainian President...

Tue/26h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump recently criticized late-night hosts Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel aggressively through posts on Truth Social. Trump called for NBC to fire Seth Meyers, calling "Late Night" a "ratings disaster" and accused...

Tue/31h
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Fox

“
Trump tries to turn tables in Epstein saga”
Tue
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump spoke at the McDonald’s Impact Summit, humorously recalling his brief work as a fry cook and discussing his executive order eliminating tariffs to make products more affordable. He boasted about serving...

Tue
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CBSNews

“
What led to Trump's reversal on releasing Epstein files”
Tue
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LisaCook

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's attorneys contested allegations of mortgage fraud made by Bill Pulte, supported by Donald Trump. This situation marks an unprecedented attempt by a president to remove a Federal...

Tue
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ThomasMatthewCrooks

Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, firing eight shots from an AR-15-style rifle. Crooks was killed by a Secret Service agent after the attack,...

Mon/Wed
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DonaldTrump

The Trump administration launched a fast-track visa system called the FIFA-PASS to facilitate entry for fans attending the 2026 World Cup primarily hosted in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Donald Trump announced that...

Mon/Wed
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CNN

“
Marjorie Taylor Greene echoes Kamala Harris”
Mon
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CharlieKirk

A recent NBC News poll found that more than 6 in 10 registered voters believe extreme political rhetoric significantly contributed to the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Following Kirk's murder, JD...

Mon
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DonaldTrump

The USA is poised to impose additional sanctions against Russia with Donald Trump expressing support for a new sanctions package. Lindsey Graham stated that with Trump's endorsement, Congress will proceed with the...

Mon
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement has significantly decreased optimism among Hispanic communities, dropping from 78% to 58%. A survey of 5,489 American adults found rising pessimism among urban residents and...

Mon/Tue
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JamesComey

James Comey is challenging the indictment against him in federal court, claiming the prosecution is "vindictive and selective" and seeking dismissal of two federal charges. The case involves alleged false statements and...

Mon/36h
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NewYorkTimes

“
How Trump Is Diverting Resources Toward Immigration Enforcement”
Mon
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DonaldTrump

Novo Nordisk has cut prices for Wegovy and Ozempic, reducing the monthly cost for new customers to $199 for two months, then $349 afterward, down from $499. This price cut aligns with efforts by Donald Trump to lower...

Mon/Wed
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump met with Zohran Mamdani after Mamdani's election victory over Andrew Cuomo by nearly 9 points. Mamdani announced he will keep Jessica Tisch as police commissioner, a decision that has stirred debate among...

Mon/45h
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HassanMakuku

Armed men attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, kidnapping 25 schoolgirls and killing vice principal Hassan Makuku during the assault. The attack on a church in Eruku, Kwara...

Mon/42h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump expressed support for Barron Trump after Eric Trump clarified his polite greeting to Joe Biden during the inauguration. Eric dismissed rumors of confrontation, describing Barron as respectful and smart,...

Mon
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump announced rollback of tariffs on beef, coffee, and tropical fruits to reduce grocery prices despite rising food costs. The Department of Agriculture reported a 40% increase in turkey prices and a 15% rise...

Mon/Wed
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TheDaily

“
Unpacking Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Proposal”
Mon
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DonaldTrump

The UN Security Council unanimously endorsed Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza with Resolution 2803, aiming to establish a lasting ceasefire and legal framework for peace. The resolution proposes deploying an...

Mon/Wed
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NicolásMaduro

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has mobilized troops and civilians in response to a significant US military buildup near Venezuela's shores involving the USS Gerald R. Ford and roughly 15,000 personnel. Donald Trump...

Mon/Wed
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MarkEpstein

Mark Epstein clarified that Donald Trump used the term "Bubba" referring to a private individual, not Bill Clinton. Trump reversed his earlier stance on releasing Epstein-related documents, urging Republicans to support...

Mon/45h
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CNN

“
Trump faces cracks in MAGA base as he returns to Washington”
Mon
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ScottBessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed Donald Trump's proposal to issue $2,000 tariff rebate checks to most Americans, highlighting the need for congressional approval and potential Supreme Court challenges. Bessent...

Mon/Wed
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump insisted that the redistricting fight in Indiana is not over despite the GOP-led state Senate adjourning until 2026. He criticized state GOP senators Rodric Bray and Greg Goode for resisting redistricting...

Mon/Tue
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DonaldTrump

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major US airports. Donald Trump proposed a $10,000 bonus for air traffic controllers who worked during the...

Mon/Wed
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Fox

“
Trump praised for incredible record in his first year back in office”
Mon
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MegynKelly

Megyn Kelly sparked controversy by questioning whether Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile or attracted to "barely legal" minors. Critics including Melissa Gilbert, Christina Ricci, and John Oliver condemned Kelly's remarks...

Mon/Wed
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump suggested painting the Eisenhower Executive Office Building completely white, describing its current gray color as suitable only for funerals. Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency...

Mon
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump announced potential military actions against drug trafficking in Mexico and Colombia, including possible attacks on cocaine production labs. He confirmed congressional notification plans and highlighted the...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump announced that his administration is nearing an agreement with Harvard University to invest $500 million in trade schools. Recent studies highlight challenges in workforce development and the need for new...

Sun
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump is pursuing a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, demanding damages between $1 billion and $5 billion for the "Panorama" episode "Trump: A Second Chance?" Trump claims the episode misrepresented his January...

Sun/Tue
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KenBurns

Ken Burns premiered "The American Revolution," a new documentary series on PBS. The series explores key events of the American conflict and features narration by Peter Coyote along with voices from Tom Hanks, Morgan...

Sun
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PamBondi

The US Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all non-classified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell after Donald Trump signs the bill....

Sun/Wed
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MarjorieTaylorGreene

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed with Donald Trump after he called her a "traitor" and withdrew his endorsement following her push for the release of Epstein documents. Greene, despite the conflict,...

Sun/Wed
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump claims the economy is thriving and that Thanksgiving costs have dropped 25% despite data showing a 2.7% rise in grocery prices. Republican leaders express optimism in Trump's leadership as they prepare for...

Sun/Wed
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AlexanderStubb

Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed skepticism about a ceasefire in Ukraine, predicting it is unlikely before spring 2026. He urged European allies to maintain military and financial support despite corruption...

Sun/Tue
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump hosted a black-tie dinner at the White House honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Mohammed bin Salman announced plans to increase Saudi investments in the US to nearly $1 trillion, focusing on...

Sun/Wed
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BBC

“
Donald Trump intends to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion”
Sun
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GlenPowell

Saturday Night Live hosted by Glen Powell humorously addressed Donald Trump's alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein in its recent episodes. James Austin Johnson portrayed Trump defending himself amid the release of...

Sun/Tue
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DonaldTrump

The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of around 200 California National Guard troops from Portland and 200 Texas National Guard troops from Chicago due to legal challenges and recent court rulings involving Donald...

Sun/Tue
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CBSNews

“
Puerto Rico becomes operating base for U.S. forces as tensions mount over Venezuela”
Sun
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Reuters

“
Protesters wrap 'crime scene' tape around White House perimeter”
Sun
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ThomasMassie

Thomas Massie is in a public feud with Donald Trump following Trump's comments on Truth Social about Massie's new wife, Carolyn Grace Moffa. Massie condemns Trump's remarks as bullying and jokes that Trump may be upset...

Sun/Tue