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'Real America' Won't Mind If They Miss a Social Security Check—Lutnick: "Only a 'fraudster' would care if they miss a Social Security check," the Commerce ...
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'Real America' Won't Mind If They Miss a Social Security Check—Lutnick
Quick Glance: Lutnick Claims Seniors Wouldn't Mind Missing Benefits
  • Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, stated that seniors would not be concerned if they did not receive a Social Security check for one month.

  • He suggested that stopping payments could help identify fraudsters, as they would be the ones making the most noise.

  • A survey indicated that 77% of retirees rely on Social Security, while only 15% are not dependent on it.

  • Lutnick's comments coincided with a warning from the Social Security Administration's acting director about potential operational shutdowns due to court rulings.
‘I love King Charles’: Trump keen on US joining the Commonwealth: British media are reporting rumours King Charles may extend an invitation to the United States ...
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‘I love King Charles’: Trump keen on US joining the Commonwealth
Trump administration terminates legal status for 500,000 immigrants: WORLD | The United States said Friday it was terminating the legal status of hundreds of ...
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Trump administration terminates legal status for 500,000 immigrants
Wisconsin voters offered $100 by group funded by Elon Musk ahead of state Supreme Court election
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Wisconsin voters offered $100 by group funded by Elon Musk ahead of state ...
Quick Glance: Musk Group Offers $100 to Wisconsin Voters
  • A group funded by Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition opposing so-called 'activist judges' just weeks before the state Supreme Court election.

  • The campaign for Democratic candidate Susan Crawford accuses Musk of attempting to buy votes amid a competitive race against Republican candidate Brad Schimel.

  • Musk's PAC has invested over $13 million to support Schimel, which is crucial for determining control of the court on significant issues like abortion and voting laws.

  • The petition aims to mobilize voters and aligns with Trump's narrative against alleged illegal actions by 'activist' judges.
Anti-Trump tour by Sanders and AOC: "We'll kick these bastards out": Dark times for US Democrats: Poll numbers are plummeting, and there's no solution to ...
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Anti-Trump tour by Sanders and AOC:
Quick Glance: Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders Rally Democrats
  • Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders criticized both Trump and their own party, calling for stronger support for the working class.

  • They urged voters to back Democrats committed to social justice and a populist agenda.

  • Frustration over the Democrats' passive response to Trump was evident, especially following Schumer's support for a Republican funding bill.

  • Ocasio-Cortez faced pressure from colleagues to consider a potential primary challenge against Schumer in 2028.
2025 World Happiness Report shows U.S. in lowest-ever spot on list: The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report ...
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2025 World Happiness Report shows U.S. in lowest-ever spot on list
Quick Glance: Canada Drops to 18th in Happiness Rankings
  • Canada has fallen to 18th place in global happiness rankings.

  • The report emphasizes challenges faced by the country, including social and economic factors.

  • Finland remains the happiest nation in the world, followed by Denmark and Iceland.

  • The rankings are based on surveys assessing quality of life, income, and social support systems.
Number of Texas measles cases surpass last year's national total - UPI.com: A measles outbreak in Western Texas has now climbed to 309 cases ...
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Number of Texas measles cases surpass last year's national total - ...
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak: Over 350 Cases and Growing Concern
  • The ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma has reported 355 cases, with local officials suggesting this is an undercount and further spread is anticipated.

  • Most cases involve children and teenagers, with 110 cases among those aged 4 and under, and 140 among those aged 5 to 17.

  • The outbreak is fueled by low vaccination rates, particularly in Gaines County, where nearly 20% of incoming kindergarteners for the 2023-24 school year are unvaccinated.

  • Experts highlight the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts and community engagement to curb the outbreak.
Tesla: Americans are trading in Musk cars in droves: Elon Musk has more power than ever, but his car company Tesla continues to plummet ...
t-online.de/finanzen/aktuelles/wirtschaft/id_100645986/tesla-us-amerikaner-geben-musk-autos-massenweise-in-zahlung.html
Tesla: Americans are trading in Musk cars in droves
Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education: The US president intends to fulfill his campaign promise to return authority over education ...
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Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education
Greens policy to make drones and missiles as a 'credible Plan B' to replace AUKUS
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/greens-unveil-first-ever-defence-policy/105083166
Greens policy to make drones and missiles as a 'credible Plan B' to ...
Reports about secret Pentagon meeting: Musk threatens New York Times informants: Media reported that Trump advisor Elon Musk was to be briefed on war scenarios ...
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Reports about secret Pentagon meeting: Musk threatens New York Times ...
Trump initiates dissolution of the US Department of Education: US President Trump has signed a decree dissolving the Department of Education ...
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Trump initiates dissolution of the US Department of Education
Tesla recall: 46,000 Cybertrucks affected due to body defects: Due to falling body parts, Tesla is recalling around 46,000 Cybertrucks. This is not the first ...
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Tesla recall: 46,000 Cybertrucks affected due to body defects
Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the US Department of Education: The order would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local ...
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Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the US Department of Education
Quick Glance: Trump Aims to Shut Down Education Department
  • President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise.

  • This action would transfer school policy control to states and local boards, raising concerns in the education sector.

  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been tasked with overseeing the closure while maintaining essential services.

  • Complete shutdown requires political backing and possibly congressional action, which is currently lacking.
USA: Federal Reserve acts against Trump's wishes - | what that means: During the election campaign, Trump promised lower interest rates, but the Federal ...
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USA: Federal Reserve acts against Trump's wishes - | what that means
Quick Glance: Fed Overlooks Trump's Interest Rate Requests
  • President Trump has been calling for lower interest rates for months, but the Federal Reserve maintains its rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent.

  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasizes that monetary policy adapts flexibly to economic conditions.

  • Experts back Powell's decision to hold the line to address economic uncertainty.

  • Trump's announced tariffs could raise inflation and push the US economy into a recession.
USA: Donald Trump Initiates Dissolution of the US Department of Education: President Donald Trump has ordered the dissolution of the US Department of Education ...
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USA: Donald Trump Initiates Dissolution of the US Department of Education
Pentagon to brief Musk on top-secret plan for potential war with China, NYT reports
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Pentagon to brief Musk on top-secret plan for potential war with China ...
Quick Glance: Trump Rejects Reports on Musk and War Plans
  • President Trump dismissed reports that Elon Musk was briefed on U.S. military plans for a potential war with China.

  • Trump emphasized that such information should not be shared with anyone, especially businesspeople with interests in China.

  • Musk, who holds a top-secret security clearance, met with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, raising speculation about the meeting's contents.

  • Hegseth described the meeting as 'fantastic' and praised Musk, but did not disclose any details about their discussions.
Kanzi the Bonobo, Who Learned Language and Made Stone Tools, Dies at Age 44: What we learned about ape and human cognition from Kanzi the bonobo ...
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Kanzi the Bonobo, Who Learned Language and Made Stone Tools ...
AOC, Ilhan Omar join the pile-on against Senate Democrats: Ilhan Omar also joined the pile-on against Senate Democrats during a town hall today.
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AOC, Ilhan Omar join the pile-on against Senate Democrats
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck Recall Due to Safety Issues
  • Tesla is recalling nearly all Cybertruck units over a defect that may cause a panel to detach while driving.

  • The recall affects 46,096 vehicles assembled between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025.

  • This recall adds to a history of previous recalls for the Cybertruck due to quality concerns.

  • Owners will be notified in May and can have their vehicles repaired at no cost.
Trump to order plan to shut down U.S. Education Department: Trump has derided the Department of Education as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology.
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Trump to order plan to shut down U.S. Education Department
Over 67,000 skilled South Africans looking for the exit: The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA has received almost 70,000 registrations of interest ...
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Over 67,000 skilled South Africans looking for the exit
Tim Walz Attacks Musk With Language From the Trump Playbook: The Minnesota governor derided Elon Musk, a naturalized United States citizen ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/19/us/politics/democrats-elon-musk-tim-walz-trump-administration.html
Tim Walz Attacks Musk With Language From the Trump Playbook
Trump to order plan to shut down US Education Department: Trump has derided the Department of Education as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology
deccanchronicle.com/world/trump-to-order-plan-to-shut-down-us-education-department-1867969
Trump to order plan to shut down US Education Department
Quick Glance: Trump Plans Closure of Education Department
  • The president is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday to fulfill a long-standing promise to close the Education Department.

  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been directed to facilitate the department's closure and to return education authority to the states.

  • Formal closure requires congressional action, but the Trump administration could render the department's operations nearly impossible.

  • Democratic lawmakers and attorneys general have initiated legal challenges against the closure, citing potential adverse effects on students and families.
Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants : Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday that the United States could own and run ...
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Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants
Quick Glance: Western Intelligence Disputes Trump and Putin's Ukraine Claims
  • U.S. and European intelligence reports contradict claims by Trump and Putin regarding the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast.

  • Trump has repeatedly stated that Ukrainian soldiers are surrounded, while Ukraine denies this but acknowledges a retreat from Sudzha.

  • According to U.S. intelligence, Ukrainian troops are under significant pressure but are not encircled.

  • Trump made these claims ahead of a scheduled call with Putin, where they discussed a potential peace agreement.
Clear-cutting under Trump: Economist calls for recruitment of top researchers from the US
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Clear-cutting under Trump: Economist calls for recruitment of top ...
Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education: WASHINGTON: Flanked by students and educators, United States President Donald Trump on ...
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Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education
Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department: President Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S ...
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Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional, orders Musk to restore access for employees
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Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional, orders Musk to ...
Quick Glance: Judge Halts Musk's Cuts to USAID Amid Constitutional Concerns
  • A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from further attempts to shut down USAID, stating that their actions likely violate the U.S. Constitution.

  • Judge Theodore Chuang ordered Musk and his team to restore access to USAID's computer systems for employees who were placed on leave.

  • The lawsuit by current and former USAID employees claims Musk acted as a U.S. officer, violating constitutional requirements.

  • While mass terminations of USAID staff were not halted, Chuang acknowledged that these actions were likely unconstitutional but approved by unnamed government officials.
Fed vs. Trump: America's problem with interest rates: The US economy is in a dilemma: President Donald Trump needs cheap money for his expensive campaign ...
wiwo.de/finanzen/boerse/leitzinsentscheidung-amerikas-problem-mit-den-zinsen/30260832.html
Fed vs. Trump: America's problem with interest rates
US justice system blocks exclusion of transgender people from the military: A US founding principle is that all people are created equal. Nevertheless ...
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US justice system blocks exclusion of transgender people from the military
ICE arrests noted immigration activist in Aurora, Colo. - UPI.com: Immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra is being held at the Aurora, Colo. ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/03/18/jeanette-vizguerra-ice-arrest/9591742334894/
ICE arrests noted immigration activist in Aurora, Colo. - UPI.com
Public opinion about Tesla reaches new low: In Germany, 94 percent fundamentally reject the purchase of a Tesla; in the US, the company achieved its worst rating ...
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Public opinion about Tesla reaches new low
Dropkick Murphys Singer Tells MAGA Fan ‘Shut the F–k Up’ at Boston Show: ‘There’s No Kings Here’ | Video
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Dropkick Murphys Singer Tells MAGA Fan ‘Shut the F–k Up’ at Boston Show: ...
The case for boycotting the United States: If you are considering a trip to the US, please reconsider. Why reward Donald Trump’s America with your tourist ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/18/us-trump-boycott
The case for boycotting the United States
Zelensky Has a Real Chance to End the War, if He Can Accept These Harsh Realities
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/03/russia-ukraine-trump-zelensky-war-peace-ceasefire.html
Zelensky Has a Real Chance to End the War, if He Can Accept These Harsh ...
Most Americans Disagree With Donald Trump on Ukraine: Gallup poll finds 46 percent of Americans believe the U.S. isn't doing enough to support Ukraine.
newsweek.com/americans-disagree-trump-ukraine-poll-2046316
Most Americans Disagree With Donald Trump on Ukraine
High prices due to bird flu: USA also asks Germany for eggs: Eggs are scarce and expensive in the United States after outbreaks of bird flu ...
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High prices due to bird flu: USA also asks Germany for eggs
Quick Glance: Trump Releases Over 2,000 New JFK Documents
  • The U.S. government declassified 2,182 documents related to JFK's assassination.

  • The release includes approximately 63,400 pages available online.

  • While the Warren Commission concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, many Americans suspect conspiracy.

  • Despite the release, nearly 3,500 documents remain redacted and classified.
US attacks on Canada: Toronto no longer subsidizes Teslas: "There are other electric cars they can buy": Toronto reacts to the aggressive US policy ...
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US attacks on Canada: Toronto no longer subsidizes Teslas
US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable': Remarks by South Africa's ambassador to the United States about President Donald Trump were ...
reuters.com/world/state-department-says-south-african-ambassadors-remarks-were-unacceptable-2025-03-17/
US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'
Give us back the Statue of Liberty, French MEP tells America: Raphael Glucksmann says ‘those who chose to side with tyrants, we gave it to you as a gift ...
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/16/give-us-back-the-statue-of-liberty-french-mep-tells-america/
Give us back the Statue of Liberty, French MEP tells America
Canada's Carney says Trump must stop comments before bilateral talks can start: "We've called out those comments. They're disrespectful, they're not helpful ...
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Canada's Carney says Trump must stop comments before bilateral talks can ...
Donald Trump praises Conor McGregor’s work ethic during St Patrick’s Day meeting at the White House
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Donald Trump praises Conor McGregor’s work ethic during St Patrick’s Day ...
Quick Glance: McGregor's Comments Contradict Irish Perspectives
  • The Taoiseach and Tánaiste emphasized that Conor McGregor's criticism of Ireland's immigration policies does not represent the views of the Irish people.

  • McGregor accused the Irish government of ignoring the populace's voices and expressed disapproval of support for asylum seekers.

  • The Taoiseach stated that McGregor's remarks were incorrect and did not reflect the spirit of St. Patrick's Day.

  • The Tánaiste clarified that McGregor is in the U.S. in a personal capacity and does not speak on behalf of Ireland.
The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
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The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has ...
"He knew nothing": Trump declares Biden pardons "invalid": Shortly before the end of his term, Joe Biden pardons several people - | sometimes even preemptively ...
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Contrary to court order: Trump's deportation show in El Salvador: Using martial imagery, the USA has deported hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador ...
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Contrary to court order: Trump's deportation show in El Salvador
A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite US visa
apnews.com/article/trump-immigration-doctor-deportation-82da65b55159243df4fd27b8be47db87
A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without ...
Quick Glance: Brown Professor Deported Against Court Ruling
  • Rasha Alawieh, a professor at Brown University, was deported to Lebanon despite having a valid US visa and a court order blocking her removal.

  • Federal prosecutors claim the deportation was based on her connections to Hezbollah and attendance at a funeral for its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

  • Brown University expressed concern over the incident and advised international students to avoid travel due to potential changes in restrictions.

  • These events occur amidst intensified immigration policies by the Trump administration targeting universities.
US President Invokes Wartime Law to Send Criminal Gang Members to El Salvador: President Trump invokes the 1798 Enemy Aliens Act to deport 238 Tren de Aragua and ...
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US President Invokes Wartime Law to Send Criminal Gang Members to El ...
Despite court order, Trump deports hundreds of migrants - UPI.com: The Trump administration has deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants from the United States ...
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Despite court order, Trump deports hundreds of migrants - UPI.com
Retail sales came in weaker than expected, another bad sign for the US economy: Spending at US retailers last month was much weaker than expected ...
cnn.com/2025/03/17/economy/us-retail-sales-february/
Retail sales came in weaker than expected, another bad sign for the US ...
Quick Glance: Weak Retail Sales Signal Economic Concerns in the U.S.
  • U.S. retail sales in February rose only 0.2%, falling short of projections and indicating potential economic slowdown.

  • Consumer and business uncertainty is increasing, leading to reduced spending behavior, especially in department stores and restaurants.

  • Retailers are warning of potential price hikes due to trade wars, with Walmart anticipating a slowdown in sales and profits.

  • The Federal Reserve faces the challenge of assessing the economic impact of tariff policies amid rising signs of stagflation.
Donald Trump is putting America's farmers in distress: "We can't do it without migrants"
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Donald Trump is putting America's farmers in distress:
Trump declares several Biden pardons invalid - | because of "autopen": Shortly before leaving office, former President Joe Biden issued extensive pardons ...
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Trump declares several Biden pardons invalid - | because of
The Key to Ukraine’s Survival: How a United Europe Can Help Kyiv Keep Up the Fight
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The Key to Ukraine’s Survival: How a United Europe Can Help Kyiv Keep Up ...
War in the Middle East: Heavy Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip: According to Palestinian sources, at least 200 people were killed in Israeli attacks on Hamas ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/israel-gaza-angriffe-116.html
War in the Middle East: Heavy Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip
Flights to El Salvador: Trump's deportation under cover of darkness: The US has deported at least 250 people to El Salvador - | based on an ancient wartime ...
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Flights to El Salvador: Trump's deportation under cover of darkness
French politician demands Statue of Liberty back from the USA: The Statue of Liberty is considered the symbol of the American dream. Now a French politician is ...
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French politician demands Statue of Liberty back from the USA
United States judge who blocked deportations faces an impeachment push - UPI.com: The Trump administration said it deported hundreds of criminals from the United ...
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United States judge who blocked deportations faces an impeachment push - ...
Tornado watch continues as deadly US storms claim at least 35 lives: More storms possible as cold front moves through the US, with tornado watches remaining ...
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Tornado watch continues as deadly US storms claim at least 35 lives
Quick Glance: Devastating Storms Claim Many Lives Across the US
  • At least 34 people have died due to severe storms in the US.

  • A dust storm caused a highway pile-up in Kansas, resulting in eight fatalities, and four others died in Texas from similar incidents.

  • Tornado warnings are in effect across several states, including Illinois and Missouri, with over 282,000 households without power.

  • Governors of Arkansas and Mississippi reported significant destruction and additional missing persons following the storms.
Trump cuts off funding for pro-democracy media outlets VOA and RFERL: President Trump's administration has cut off funding for Voice of America ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/16/trump-cuts-off-funding-for-pro-democracy-media-outlets-voa-and-rferl
Trump cuts off funding for pro-democracy media outlets VOA and RFERL
Quick Glance: Closure of USAGM: A Gift to Dictators
  • Trump's decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has been welcomed by authoritarian regimes, particularly in Russia.

  • USAGM supports media outlets like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe, which were crucial during the Cold War for providing reliable information.

  • This move by Trump is seen as a self-defeating abandonment of America's legacy of freedom and information.

  • Support for this decision by DNI Tulsi Gabbard raises concerns about national security and the risk of pro-Russian influence.
Canada would "win the trade war": Piquant measure could massively increase pressure on Trump
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Canada would
Christian counter-worlds: Why fundamentalist Catholics smell a glimmer of hope: Right-wing authoritarian Catholics have taken control of the levers of power ...
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Christian counter-worlds: Why fundamentalist Catholics smell a glimmer of ...
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he deals with Trump
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New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he ...
Trump calls critical reporting "illegal": TV stations such as CNN or MSNBC would report "97.6 percent" negatively about him, which he described as illegal ...
diepresse.com/19474314/trump-nennt-kritische-berichterstattung-illegal
Trump calls critical reporting
Midlands Voices: After 35 years as an activist in the Republican Party, I'm changing sides
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Midlands Voices: After 35 years as an activist in the Republican Party ...
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis: US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned ...
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Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis
Quick Glance: Houthis Launch Second Attack on US Ships in 24 Hours
  • Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a second attack on an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours as retaliation for US strikes that reportedly killed 53, including five children.

  • A Houthi spokesperson stated that they launched missiles and drones at the USS Harry S Truman and its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea.

  • The US has vowed to continue its strikes on Yemen until the rebels cease their attacks on Red Sea shipping.

  • The UN urged both the US military and Houthi rebels to halt all military activities following recent deadly strikes and threats of retaliation.
Trump invokes 18th century law, declaring 'invasion' by gangs to speed mass deportations
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US expels South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, accuses him of hating America and Trump
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Quick Glance: US Expels South African Ambassador Amid Rising Tensions
  • The US government expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool over accusations of anti-American sentiment and hatred towards Trump.

  • South Africa called the expulsion regrettable and emphasized its commitment to a positive relationship with the US.

  • Tensions between Washington and Pretoria are escalating, particularly following allegations of land seizures in South Africa.

  • Rasool, a former anti-apartheid activist, criticized Trump's policies and the associated racist implications.
Is Barron Trump following in his father's footsteps?: A young man in the spotlight without really saying anything: Barron Trump fascinates the internet - | ...
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Is Barron Trump following in his father's footsteps?
Houses lie in ruins: Dozens of tornadoes rage across the USA - | At least 34 dead
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Houses lie in ruins: Dozens of tornadoes rage across the USA - | At least ...