Trump criticizes Somali community, reignites claims about Ilhan Omar, as ICE plans operation in Minnesota targeting Somali migrants. ICE targets criminals amid spike in assaults on officers.
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President Trump referred to the Twin Cities Somali community as "garbage" during a cabinet meeting, expressing concern about taking in more garbage into the country. This statement was made as reports surfaced about a planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting the Minneapolis area. The president has been using inflammatory rhetoric against Somalis recently. In related news, ICE has arrested criminal illegal immigrants, including suspects convicted of serious crimes such as child rape, sexual assault, and robbery, amidst a significant surge in attacks on officers.
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Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operationwww.bbc.com
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Trump escalates clash with Somali community, revives Omar ‘married her brother’ claim as ICE weighs MN actionwww.foxnews.com
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New ICE Operation Is Said to Target Somali Migrants in Minneapolis and St. Paulwww.nytimes.com
Trump administration suspends immigration applications and citizenship ceremonies for migrants from 19 countries on the travel ban list.
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The Trump administration has announced a temporary halt on immigration applications, including green card requests, for individuals from 19 countries previously banned from travel. This move is part of a broader crackdown on immigration following a recent shooting incident in Washington, D.C. The pause will affect the processing of green cards and U.S. citizenship applications for many individuals, intensifying the administration's efforts to restrict legal immigration pathways.
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Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 nationswww.npr.org
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US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countrieswww.bbc.com
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U.S. Pauses Immigration Applications From Nations on Travel Ban Listwww.nytimes.com
Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election, defeating Democratic opponent in close race despite Democratic efforts.
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Republican Matt Van Epps won the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, succeeding former Rep. Mark Green. Van Epps secured a reduced majority over Democrat Aftyn Behn, in a race seen as a test of Trump's popularity. The close margin in the conservative stronghold raised concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Republicans win Tennessee election despite Democratic fightbackwww.bbc.com
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Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election, dashing Democratic hopes of upsetwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Republican Matt Van Epps projected winner in Tennessee special electionabcnews.go.com
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Republican Matt Van Epps defeats ‘AOC of Tennessee’ in close congressional special electionnypost.com
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Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Race After a Trump-Led Rescue Missionwww.nytimes.com
Malaysia will resume the search for missing flight MH370 after over a decade since the plane vanished. Search to resume on December 30.
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The Malaysian government has hired U.S. robotic firm Ocean Infinity to resume the deep-sea search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014 with 239 people on board. The operation will last for 55 days, and the government has agreed to pay $70 million if the wreckage is found within this time frame.
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Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370, more than a decade after plane vanishedwww.cnbc.com
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Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30www.npr.org
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Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decadewww.foxnews.com
Putin warns Russia is prepared for war with Europe if necessary, as peace talks with Ukraine stall.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated tensions with Europe by stating that Moscow is prepared for war if the bloc initiates conflict. This comes ahead of peace talks with the U.S.
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Russia 'ready' for war with Europe, Putin says, as Ukraine peace talks fail to deliver breakthroughwww.cnbc.com
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Putin warns Russia 'ready' if Europe 'suddenly wants to wage war with us' amid Ukraine talkswww.foxnews.com
San Francisco is suing top food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Kellogg over ultraprocessed foods for public health reasons.
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The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against top food manufacturers, including Coca-Cola and Nestle, alleging that ultraprocessed foods are contributing to a health crisis. City Attorney David Chiu announced the lawsuit, which is the first of its kind by a government against food manufacturers over the impact of unhealthful products on public health costs. The lawsuit is likened to legal battles against tobacco companies in the 1990s.
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San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foodswww.npr.org
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San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Kellogg over ultra-processed foods. What that meanswww.latimes.com
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San Francisco to sue ultraprocessed food producers over public health burdenwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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San Francisco Will Sue Ultraprocessed Food Companieswww.nytimes.com
European stocks expected to open positively amid global market gains. Year-end rally desired, Asia-Pacific markets mixed, crypto market volatility noted. European markets struggle for momentum.
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European stocks are anticipated to open positively on Wednesday following a global market uptrend. Bitcoin and tech stocks rebounded on Tuesday, aiding in the recovery of stock losses from the previous session. Investors in Asia are monitoring GDP data from South Korea and Australia. Despite a strong start to December, markets stumbled due to the cryptocurrency market. European stocks are predicted to open flat to lower on Tuesday as regional markets face challenges in gaining momentum this month.
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European stocks set for positive open as global markets push higherwww.cnbc.com
Trump criticizes Somali immigrants, including Ilhan Omar, calling them 'garbage' and urging them to leave the U.S. amid Minnesota fraud scandal.
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President Trump made derogatory remarks about Somali immigrants, stating they are too reliant on the U.S. social safety net and add little value to the country. He criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota over a fraud scandal involving Somali immigrants accused of defrauding government social services programs of at least $1 billion. The incident occurred during Trump's final Cabinet meeting of the year. The scandal involving Gov. Walz is not widely covered by major news networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS.
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Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Countrywww.nytimes.com
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Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the U.S., urges them to go back to their homeland and fix itwww.npr.org
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Trump rips ‘garbage’ Ilhan Omar, tells Somali immigrants to leave: ‘We don’t want them’nypost.com
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Trump unloads on Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar over Minnesota fraud scandal and says country is at a tipping pointwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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ABC, NBC, CBS evening newscasts ignore widening Minnesota fraud case on Tim Walz's watchwww.foxnews.com
Rand Paul questions Hegseth's credibility on boat strike. Rubio warns Trump against Maduro. White House defends boat strikes. Congress urged to investigate Trump's actions.
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Sen. Rand Paul criticized Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the controversy surrounding a strike on a suspected Venezuelan narcoterrorist cartel boat. The strike involved a "double-tap" order to kill survivors of the initial attack. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the Venezuelan regime, while the White House faces criticism for the use of deadly force without clear accountability. Adm. Frank M. Bradley will face questions from lawmakers, with bipartisan concerns raised about the Sept. 2 attack. Federal lawmakers are poised to investigate and address potential administration abuse.
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Rand Paul says Hegseth is either ‘lying’ about boat strike or ‘incompetent’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Marco Rubio says Trump will not be 'suckered' by Maduro like Bidenwww.foxnews.com
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White House justifies strikes on boat survivors, but it's unclear where buck stopswww.npr.org
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Trump and Hegseth Comments on Boat Strike Leave Adm. Bradley Exposedwww.nytimes.com
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US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before follow-up strike on drug boatwww.bbc.com
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández is released from US prison after a pardon from Trump.
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Former President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to 45 years in prison, has been freed from a U.S. prison after President Donald Trump granted him a pardon. Hernández was accused of being a key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that brought over 400 tonnes of cocaine into America. This decision comes despite Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, Jay Clayton, previously touting the successful prosecution of Hernández.
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‘The President Has the Final Word’ on Pardons, U.S. Attorney Sayswww.nytimes.com
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Opinion | Trump’s Pardon for Cocaine Juanwww.wsj.com
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What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?www.bbc.com
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Former Honduran president released from US prison after Trump pardonwww.foxnews.com
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Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimeswww.npr.org
Homan pledges to enforce immigration laws in Twin Cities despite mayor's opposition. Trump uses San Bernardino shooting to reshape immigration debate.
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White House "border czar" Tom Homan is committed to enforcing immigration laws in Minneapolis despite criticism from the city's mayor. Homan has reiterated the Trump administration's stance on immigration crackdown and deportation promises following an incident involving an Afghan national shooting National Guard troops. Meanwhile, survivors and families of the victims of the San Bernardino shooting ten years ago are still coming to terms with the tragedy and its national impact. The recent shooting of National Guard members has intensified the rhetoric blaming crime on brown and Black immigrants by Trump and America First Republicans.
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Homan vows to enforce immigration laws in Twin Cities 'without apology' amid mayor oppositionwww.foxnews.com
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San Bernardino: The mass shooting that helped Trump redefine America's immigration debatewww.latimes.com
Marco Rubio reports progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks, stating only Putin can end the war. Witkoff and Kushner negotiate with Putin in Moscow.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes progress has been made towards ending the war in Ukraine, with Russian President Vladimir Putin seen as the main obstacle. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin in a five-hour meeting at the Kremlin, which was described as "productive" by Putin's adviser. This meeting comes as part of ongoing efforts to bring an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Marco Rubio claims ‘progress’ towards Ukraine-Russian peace deal — but says only Putin can end the warnypost.com
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Witkoff and Kushner leave Kremlin after nearly five hours of negotiation with Putinwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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High-stakes US push for Ukraine peace meets hard limits in Moscowwww.foxnews.com
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As Putin and Witkoff prepare to meet, White House is 'very optimistic'abcnews.go.com
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Putin to Meet With Trump’s Envoy as U.S. Pushes for Ukraine Dealwww.nytimes.com
Police arrested Luigi Mangione after a tip. An officer recognized him at McDonald's. Lawyers aim to block key evidence in CEO murder trial.
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Pennsylvania police officer Joseph Detwiler testified in a Manhattan court about a joking text message regarding a tip he received from a superior offering a hoagie for responding to a call at a local McDonald's. The officer recognized a suspect and played for time during the incident. The testimony was part of Luigi Mangione's evidence suppression hearing, where his lawyers are seeking to exclude key pieces of evidence, including a possible murder weapon and an apparent manifesto. Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court with his attorneys for a pretrial hearing in New York City.
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Police were doubtful of tip that led to Luigi Mangione's arrestwww.bbc.com
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‘I Knew It Was Him’: Officer Recalls Confronting Mangione at McDonald’swww.nytimes.com
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Cop describes recognizing Luigi Mangione when he pulled down mask at McDonald'swww.foxnews.com
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers ask to block evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder trialwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Billboards, Donations and 6,000 Letters: Why Luigi Mangione’s Fans Won’t Quitwww.wsj.com
Larry Summers banned for life from economics club due to ties with Epstein.
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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has been banned for life from the American Economic Association due to his close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers' ties with Epstein were revealed in emails, leading to his ban from the prestigious academic society. This action comes in the wake of the recent release of the Epstein files by Congress, which highlighted Epstein's connections to high-level figures.
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Larry Summers banned for life from academic society over Epstein tieswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein tieswww.foxnews.com
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Top Economics Group Bans Larry Summers for Lifewww.wsj.com
DOJ considering new indictments for Comey and James.
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The Justice Department is considering bringing new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after previous prosecutions were thrown out due to lack of lawful authority.
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DOJ weighing possible new indictments for Comey and James: Reportswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Justice Department considers pursuing new indictments against James Comey, Letitia James: reportwww.foxnews.com
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines, citing DOJ memo on diversity, equity, and inclusion guidance.
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The University of Alabama has suspended student magazines "Alice" and "Nineteen Fifty-Six" after officials deemed them non-compliant with Attorney General Pam Bondi's memo on diversity programs.
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U. of Alabama Suspends Black and Female Student Magazines, Citing D.E.I. Guidancewww.nytimes.com
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University of Alabama suspends two student publications, cites DOJ memo on DEIwww.foxnews.com
Patel criticizes Biden over Afghan national charged in Guard shooting. Patel responds to FBI raid story. Democrats investigate Patel's use of FBI jet.
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FBI Director Kash Patel is facing criticism from the Biden administration for an Afghan national charged with murdering a National Guard soldier. Patel is also under scrutiny for allegedly refusing to disembark from a plane until given a raid jacket, and for his use of a government jet for personal trips during the government shutdown. House Democrats have opened an investigation into Patel's actions and are demanding that he reimburse taxpayers and provide detailed travel records.
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Patel blasts Biden's 'emblematic failure' after Afghan national charged in Guard shootingwww.foxnews.com
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Kash Patel reacts to embarrassing FBI raid jacket talenypost.com
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Democrats open inquiry into Patel’s use of FBI jetwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Indiana redistricting bill advances despite opposition, with GOP pushing forward. Former lieutenant governor urges rejection. State senator threatened after opposing.
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Indiana's controversial redistricting bill, aimed at favoring Republicans, has advanced out of the state House Committee on Elections with an 8-to-5 vote. Former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann testified against the plan, urging colleagues to resist partisan pressure from President Trump and his allies. Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Indiana Statehouse to oppose the redistricting efforts. The state House Republicans released a draft congressional map that would give their party an advantage in all nine districts. Republican state Sen. Jean Leising received a pipe bomb threat for opposing the redistricting. The bill now moves to the full House for a vote, with the Senate expected to convene for a final decision on December 8.
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Indiana redistricting bill clears committee, heads to full House for votewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump forces Indiana GOP into redistricting reversal in race to draw new MAGA mapwww.foxnews.com
Trump is seen fighting sleep during a cabinet meeting, working long days to refute claims of fatigue. Oval Office logs support this.
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President Trump has been working long hours, up to 12-hour days, as shown in non-public official logs provided by the White House. This comes after criticism of media coverage suggesting signs of fatigue, including an incident where he appeared to doze off during a meeting in the Oval Office. The "private narrative" documents cover a period of 10 weekdays in November.
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Trump Appears to Fight Sleep During Cabinet Meetingwww.nytimes.com
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Trump working up to 12-hour days, Oval Office logs show — refuting NY Times report on ‘fatigue’ limiting eventsnypost.com
Progressive James Solomon defeats establishment candidate Jim McGreevey in Jersey City mayoral race, following Mamdani's victory.
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Former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey lost the Jersey City mayoral runoff to councilman James Solomon. This defeat marks another unsuccessful political comeback attempt for McGreevey, who resigned as governor in 2004 amidst a sex scandal. Solomon was elected as mayor over McGreevey.
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Young progressive beats out establishment candidate in Jersey City mayoral race, echoing Mamdaniwww.foxnews.com
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James Solomon Beats Jim McGreevey, a Former Governor, in Jersey Citywww.nytimes.com
Candidate vows to live in trailer at MacArthur Park if elected to Los Angeles City Council to address drug issues.
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Los Angeles City Council candidate Raul Claros has announced that he intends to reside in a trailer at MacArthur Park until crime issues are resolved if he wins the election. The 45-year-old community organizer plans to use the trailer as both his living space and office, holding meetings there until the park is "cleared out and cleaned up." Claros is running against Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez.
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Los Angeles city council candidate pledges to live in trailer outside drug-infested parkwww.foxnews.com
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If elected, this City Council candidate says he will live in a trailer at MacArthur Parkwww.latimes.com
Trump administration considering expanding travel ban to 30 countries after DC National Guard shooting. Afghan evacuees targeted for deportation and facing federal charges related to terror threats. Sweeping review of green-card holders ordered after another shooting.
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The Trump administration is considering adding at least 30 countries to an updated travel ban list, with the possibility of more being included in the future. There is a focus on reassessing the vetting of Afghans who arrived in the US under the Biden administration, as evidenced by the federal charges brought against Afghan evacuee Mohammad Dawood Alokozay for threatening suicide attacks. In response to this case, the administration has initiated a thorough audit of the immigration status of residents from countries deemed security concerns.
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Trump travel ban could expand to 30 countries after DC National Guard shooting – list coming ‘soon’nypost.com
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Immigration Officials Target Afghans for Deportation in Wake of D.C. Shootingwww.nytimes.com
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Afghan evacuee arrested before DC shooting federally charged with threatening terror attackwww.foxnews.com
House committees discuss religious persecution in Nigeria post-Trump request. Experts challenge Nigerian government's claims amid probe of attacks on Christians.
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House committees held a roundtable on religious persecution in Nigeria in response to President Trump's request for Congress to support efforts to curb persecution by Islamist rebels. Lawmakers are investigating ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria and discussing U.S. policy responses.
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House committees hold roundtable on religious persecution in Nigeria after Trump requestwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christianswww.foxnews.com
Mike Johnson's SCORE Act, supported by 20+ conservative groups, sparks backlash over NCAA-friendly sports bill amid NIL reform debate.
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A disagreement over the SCORE Act, a bill regulating pay for student-athletes, caused tension among House Republicans, with three conservatives opposing the bill. Despite this, the bill received significant support from over 20 conservative groups.
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Mike Johnson stokes conservative backlash with NCAA-friendly sports billwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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SCORE Act receives support from over 20 conservative groups as NIL reform fight revs upwww.foxnews.com
Pope Leo calls for dialogue, not military action, amid failed Trump-Maduro call. He promotes civility and peace in Middle East.
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Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV is urging economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between President Trump and President Maduro. He is calling for de-escalation and a return to dialogue, emphasizing the importance of nonviolent pressure. Pope Leo XIV is also reportedly in talks with the United States and Israel regarding a peace plan for the Middle East. Additionally, his recent foreign trip to Lebanon ended with an emotional plea for hope, as locals asked the Vatican not to forget their struggling nation. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised Pope Leo XIV's airplane outfit in a viral social media post, sparking a debate about airline dress codes and civility.
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Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro, Trump callwww.foxnews.com
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Pope Leo urges Trump to de-escalate tensions with Venezuela and turn to dialoguewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blastwww.npr.org
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WATCH: Pope Leo prays at site of deadly 2020 Beirut port blastabcnews.go.com
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Thousands Greet Pope Leo in Lebanon, as He Prays at Beirut Blast Sitewww.nytimes.com
White House introduces 'Trump accounts' with $1,000 savings for kids, backed by $6 billion from Dell family. More investors encouraged.
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President Trump is launching a savings account initiative called "Trump Accounts" in collaboration with Texas billionaires Michael and Susan Dell. The Dells have donated $6.25 billion to fund these accounts for 25 million children in the U.S., with each child receiving $250 in their account. This initiative aims to provide young Americans with a starter fund that they can access once they turn 18, in an effort to increase the nation's low birth and marriage rates.
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White House launches sign up for ‘Trump accounts’ offering $1,000 saving funds for kidsnypost.com
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Opinion | Billionaire Cash for Kids and Capitalismwww.wsj.com
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Trump hails $6 billion generosity of Dell family, teases more investors for ‘trust fund’ for American childrenwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Michael and Susan Dell commit $6.25 billion for investment accounts for kidswww.npr.org
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Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250www.bbc.com
An illegal immigrant driving drunk at high speed killed a woman in a crash. DHS says the immigrant was given a license by a liberal state.
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Illegal immigrant Eduardo Parra-Corral has been charged with vehicular homicide after a drunk driving crash in Colorado that killed a woman, leading to a debate on sanctuary policies. Additionally, an illegal alien involved in a fatal crash in Oregon was issued a commercial driver's license by California under Governor Gavin Newsom, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Illegal immigrant allegedly driving drunk at extreme speed killed woman in violent crash: DHSwww.foxnews.com
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DHS reveals Illegal alien behind fatal crash was given license by deep blue statewww.foxnews.com