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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress: Two heavy-hitters in the House Democratic Caucus have endorsed former U.S ...
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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress
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Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress: Dunn has heavily out-raised his opponents for a district in suburban Maryland.
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Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress
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Progressives Oppose Israel Funding Advanced by US House: "Congress is shamefully choosing a failed approach of fueling genocide rather than saving ...
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Progressives Oppose Israel Funding Advanced by US House
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
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Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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Opinion | Ukraine Aid and the Tail-Wagger Troupe: They say they want to make Congress work. They insist on rules that ensure it can’t.
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Opinion | Ukraine Aid and the Tail-Wagger Troupe
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'Has to come to an end': GOP lawmaker accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of holding Congress hostage
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'Has to come to an end': GOP lawmaker accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes
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Freedom Caucus on alert for possible moves against it by GOP leaders: The Floor Action Response Team, shorthanded as “FART,” aims to guard against an unannounced ...
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Freedom Caucus on alert for possible moves against it by GOP leaders
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How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges: The US Senate on Wednesday dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland ...
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How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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Behind the IMF's warning to Biden and Congress on deficit spending: The IMF is sounding the alarm about "large fiscal slippages" in the U.S and China.
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Behind the IMF's warning to Biden and Congress on deficit spending
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage
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House Republican cites threats and swatting of family as reasons for quitting: Mike Gallagher, a representative from Wisconsin, is stepping down on 19 April ...
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House Republican cites threats and swatting of family as reasons for ...
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Coming Congress vote could make or break Ukraine in war with Russia: Ukraine's reality on the ground is nothing short of harrowing, and war watchers say its fate ...
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Coming Congress vote could make or break Ukraine in war with Russia
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US House on Track to Pass Israel, Ukraine Aid With Democrats' Help: Long-stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is on track to pass Congress as House ...
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US House on Track to Pass Israel, Ukraine Aid With Democrats' Help
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
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Billionaire Adani's family increases stake in Ambuja Cements with $997 mln investment
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Quick Glance: Adani Group Invests Rs 8,339 Crore in Ambuja Cements, Raises Stake
  • The Adani family has infused an additional Rs 8,339 crore into Ambuja Cements, increasing its stake in the company to 70.3% to support the cement maker's manufacturing capacity.

  • Previously, the Adani family had invested Rs 5,000 crore on October 18, 2022, and Rs 6,661 crore on March 28, 2024. With the latest investment, they have completed the planned Rs 20,000 crore infusion, according to the company's statement.

  • The latest infusion has raised the Adani family's stake in Ambuja Cement by 3.6% to 70.3%.

  • The fund infusion will enable Ambuja to accelerate its growth ambitions and nearly double its existing capacity to 140 million tonnes per annum by 2028 from 76.1 million tonnes as of December 31.
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George Santos Owes His Favorite Restaurant $10,000—and Way More Elsewhere. He Told Me It’s Fine!
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George Santos Owes His Favorite Restaurant $10,000—and Way More Elsewhere ...
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The Clown Show in Congress Could Doom More Than Ukraine: Even if the badly needed aid bill passes, it’s hard to know whether to laugh or cry at what Congress and ...
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The Clown Show in Congress Could Doom More Than Ukraine
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4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...
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4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
  • Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

  • Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

  • University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

  • The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
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"Within days" - Pentagon set to quickly send Ukraine arms after US Congress approval - Euromaidan Press
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"Within days" - Pentagon set to quickly send Ukraine arms after ...
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu
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Dr. Phil on ‘probably past their prime’ Biden and Trump, and the prescription Congress needs
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Dr. Phil on ‘probably past their prime’ Biden and Trump, and the ...
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Johnson outlines specific foreign aid plan as it hangs by thread: The speaker will almost certainly need Democratic votes just to get the package to the floor ...
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Johnson outlines specific foreign aid plan as it hangs by thread
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“Anti-semitism has no place on our campus.” Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified before Congress about how Columbia has protected students as campus ...
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“Anti-semitism has no place on our campus.” Nemat
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Congress Fast-Tracks TikTok Ban Legislation, Setting Up Possible Passage This Month
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Here’s everything about Gautam Adani’s wife Priti Adani: Priti Adani: The dentist-turned-billionaire driving force behind Gautam Adani’s success
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Here’s everything about Gautam Adani’s wife Priti Adani
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Columbia president avoids missteps of other elite colleges: Columbia University's president, Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, took a strong stance against antisemitism ...
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Columbia president avoids missteps of other elite colleges
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
  • Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.

  • President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.

  • Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.

  • Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
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US House Speaker on Moving Ukraine Bill Forward: ‘I’m Doing Here What I Believe to be the Right Thing’
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US House Speaker on Moving Ukraine Bill Forward: ‘I’m Doing Here What I ...
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Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal expressed
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Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote
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Ukraine issues World War 3 warning ahead of long-stalled US Congress aid vote: Ukraine issues dire warning as US lawmakers prepare to vote on multi-billion ...
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Ukraine issues World War 3 warning ahead of long-stalled US Congress aid ...
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I look forward to a real FBI inquiry soon - Guyana Chronicle: Burke’s first response was that following my social media post (FB) he (Burke) received death ...
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I look forward to a real FBI inquiry soon - Guyana Chronicle
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TikTok Divest-or-Ban Bill Moving on Fast Track Through Congress: TikTok is heading to its moment of truth in Washington, with Congress on a fast track to approve ...
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TikTok Divest-or-Ban Bill Moving on Fast Track Through Congress
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US-Traded China Firms Face Higher Delisting Risk, TD Cowen Says: There’s a “real and rising risk” that the US Congress may force the country’s stock exchanges to ...
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US-Traded China Firms Face Higher Delisting Risk, TD Cowen Says
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Supreme Court skeptical of feds’ use of obstruction statute in Jan. 6 prosecutions
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
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Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...
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Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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George Santos Explains Why He’s Raised $0 for Return Congressional Bid: The disgraced former U.S. representative says he doesn’t want people to think he’s a ...
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George Santos Explains Why He’s Raised $0 for Return Congressional Bid
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Meet Priti Adani, dentist-turned-billionaire wife of Gautam Adani – Know about her lifestyle and Rs 8,327 crore net worth
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Meet Priti Adani, dentist-turned-billionaire wife of Gautam Adani – Know ...
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National Recording Registry adds songs from Abba, Biggie, the Chicks: The Library of Congress announced its 2024 selections, including The Notorious B.I.G ...
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National Recording Registry adds songs from Abba, Biggie, the Chicks
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Juan Gabriel "Amor Eterno" and Héctor Lavoe "El Cantante" added to National Recording Registry
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Juan Gabriel
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Johnson makes his long-awaited move on Ukraine as House plans to vote on separate aid packages
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Johnson makes his long-awaited move on Ukraine as House plans to vote on ...
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German Police Shut Down Palestine Congress After Barring Prominent Speakers: Police in Germany raided and shut down a pro-Palestinian conference in Berlin on ...
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German Police Shut Down Palestine Congress After Barring Prominent ...
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How Iran’s Attack on Israel May Boost Odds for Ukraine Aid in House: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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How Iran’s Attack on Israel May Boost Odds for Ukraine Aid in House
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Fighting for voting rights, making 'good trouble' in John Lewis' name, now a partisan issue
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Fighting for voting rights, making 'good trouble' in John Lewis' name ...
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Rahul Gandhi alleges CBI, ED cases go away when BJP is paid money, ‘Adani was handed over Mumbai Airport…’ | Mint
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Rahul Gandhi alleges CBI, ED cases go away when BJP is paid money ...
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Behind Biden's delay on going "nuclear" at the border: Legal and political challenges have led the president to move deliberately on shutting down ...
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Behind Biden's delay on going "nuclear" at the border
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Bogus 'tax service specialists' duped business owners in latest Covid relief debacle, IRS says
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Bogus 'tax service specialists' duped business owners in latest Covid ...
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Media: US House Speaker Johnson plans to pass four separate aid bills, further delaying Ukraine support - Euromaidan Press
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Media: US House Speaker Johnson plans to pass four separate aid bills ...
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Jelly Roll knows horrors of fentanyl. I do too thanks to China and an American drug dealer.
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Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
  • A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.

  • The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.

  • The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.

  • Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
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Barstool Sports' Bill Cotter is using prize money from boxing Jose Canseco to run for Congress
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Barstool Sports' Bill Cotter is using prize money from boxing Jose Canseco ...
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US Antitrust Funding Jump Urged by Unions, Lobbies, Trade Groups: The Justice Department’s antitrust enforcers need more funding to crack down on illegal mergers ...
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US Antitrust Funding Jump Urged by Unions, Lobbies, Trade Groups
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Zelensky Urges United Global Response to Iran and Russia 'Terror': He added that the obvious collaboration between the two regimes in spreading terror ...
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Zelensky Urges United Global Response to Iran and Russia ...