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Biden pardons five people including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey: U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil ...
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Biden pardons five people including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
President Biden Posthumously Pardons Revolutionary Pan-African Leader Marcus Garvey
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President Biden Posthumously Pardons Revolutionary Pan-African Leader ...
Joe Biden pardons five people, including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey: President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil ...
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Biden posthumously pardons Marcus Garvey: The pardon comes more than a century after Jamaican-born Garvey was convicted of mail fraud on June 21, 1923.
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Biden posthumously pardons Marcus Garvey
Biden Pardons Five More People, Including Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey: Civil rights leaders and lawmakers have long said that Mr. Garvey’s 1923 conviction ...
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Biden Pardons Five More People, Including Civil Rights Leader Marcus ...
Full List of Joe Biden's Last Minute Pardons—Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, More: "These actions reflect my commitment to second chances and justice ...
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Full List of Joe Biden's Last Minute Pardons—Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney ...
Congresswoman welcomes posthumous pardon of Marcus Garvey: WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke ...
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Congresswoman welcomes posthumous pardon of Marcus Garvey
Biden pardons civil rights leader Marcus Garvey and four others on his last day in office
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Biden pardons civil rights leader Marcus Garvey and four others on his ...
Biden pardons 5 more, including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey: President Joe Biden pardoned five activists and public servants Sunday ...
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Biden pardons 5 more, including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others: Congressional leaders had pushed for Biden to pardon Garvey, with supporters arguing ...
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Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey: President Joe Biden issued another round of pardons on Sunday, including a posthumous one for Black ...
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Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
Biden pardons five people including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey: Late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey is one of five people Joe Biden has pardoned ...
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Biden pardons five people including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey: President Joe Biden has posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey ...
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Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
Biden Issues Posthumous Pardon to Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey: President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned civil rights leader and Pan-Africanist Marcus ...
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Biden Issues Posthumous Pardon to Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey
Mexico could file suit against Google for ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change, President says
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Mexico could file suit against Google for ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change ...
SiKo in Munich: Scholz thanks Vance for a sentence - | and thus dismantles his speech
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SiKo in Munich: Scholz thanks Vance for a sentence - | and thus dismantles ...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine's president calls for creation of 'armed forces of Europe' amid fears of reduction in US support
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine's president calls for creation of ...
Zelenskyy: Trump told me Putin wants to end the war. I told him Putin is a liar.: “I don’t want to go [down] in history as [the] president who helped Putin to ...
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Zelenskyy: Trump told me Putin wants to end the war. I told him Putin is a ...
Trump bans major US news agency for refusing to rename Gulf of Mexico: The US president has been accused of violating the First Amendment after indefinitely ...
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Trump bans major US news agency for refusing to rename Gulf of Mexico
Quick Glance: Trump Excludes AP Over Gulf Name Dispute
  • President Trump has barred the Associated Press (AP) from the White House and Air Force One for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.

  • This action has been labeled as censorship and a violation of the First Amendment rights related to free speech and press.

  • The AP described the ban as discriminatory and punitive for its reporting, while the administration insisted on adherence to the new geographic designations.

  • The AP will continue to cover White House events, but access restrictions highlight the escalating tensions between the government and the media.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Website Is Already Getting Hacked: The DOGE.gov website is such a coding disaster that pretty much anyone can take over.
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Website Is Already Getting Hacked
Quick Glance: Justice Department Chaos Following Adams Case Resignations
  • The Justice Department is in disarray as career prosecutors resigned instead of dropping the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

  • The formal motion to dismiss the charges resulted in the largest mass resignation at the agency in recent history.

  • At least seven experienced prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney, stepped down due to concerns over the legality of the directive.

  • Adams, facing corruption charges, maintains his innocence and has pledged cooperation with the Trump administration, raising legal and ethical issues.
Ukraine War - | Suspected Russian drone attack on damaged Chernobyl nuclear reactor
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Ukraine War - | Suspected Russian drone attack on damaged Chernobyl ...
Quick Glance: Chernobyl Shelter Strike Heightens Global Security Concerns
  • A Russian drone strike caused significant damage to the protective shelter over Chernobyl's reactor four, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a direct threat to international security, highlighting Russia's unique aggression towards such sites.

  • Initial assessments indicate stable radiation levels, with emergency responders effectively managing the situation.

  • Zelenskyy called for increased international pressure on Russia to ensure accountability for its actions.
RFK Jr becomes US health secretary after lone Republican votes ‘no’: A disgraced Australian celebrity chef has the ear of America’s new health secretary ...
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RFK Jr becomes US health secretary after lone Republican votes ‘no’
Quick Glance: Kennedy's Controversial Appointment as Health Secretary
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite significant opposition.

  • The future of Medicare and Medicaid is uncertain as Republicans discuss potential cuts, while Kennedy has been vague about these programs.

  • Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance, has pledged not to interfere with existing vaccine policy, a promise met with skepticism from critics.

  • His confirmation may lead to significant changes within health agencies and research funding in the U.S., raising concerns about potential budget cuts.
White South Africans Gather In Support of Trump and His Claims That They Are Victims of Racism
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White South Africans Gather In Support of Trump and His Claims That They ...
Modi in US: President Trump to host dinner for Indian PM at White House | Full Schedule
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Modi in US: President Trump to host dinner for Indian PM at White House | ...
Quick Glance: Modi and Musk Discuss Technology and Space Cooperation
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Elon Musk in Washington to discuss topics including space, mobility, and technology.

  • The discussions also covered opportunities to enhance cooperation in emerging technologies and good governance.

  • A key focus was on SpaceX's Starlink entry into the Indian market, which faces regulatory challenges.

  • Musk's role in the U.S. government raises political controversies, particularly regarding potential conflicts of interest.
Ukraine war: USA excludes EU from peace negotiations: Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg emphasized that the peace negotiations will take place exclusively ...
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Ukraine war: USA excludes EU from peace negotiations
Trump Offers F-35 Jet to India PM Modi in Push for More Defense Deals: President Donald Trump said the US would offer the F-35 warplane to India as part of a ...
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Trump Offers F-35 Jet to India PM Modi in Push for More Defense Deals
Cut him some slack: Dutton says Trump relationship needs different approach: The opposition leader says the US president’s business background means he knows how ...
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Cut him some slack: Dutton says Trump relationship needs different ...
President Donald Trump makes history as first U.S. sitting president to attend Super Bowl - UPI.com
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President Donald Trump makes history as first U.S. sitting president to ...
Quick Glance: Eagles Defeat Chiefs: A Super Bowl for the Haters
  • In Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22, thwarting their bid for a three-peat.

  • The Eagles showcased a dominant defense that pressured Patrick Mahomes and an effective Jalen Hurts, who earned the MVP title.

  • The Chiefs now face questions about their future and team dynamics after previously enjoying much success.

  • Celebrated as perfect antagonists, the Eagles shattered expectations and demonstrated new possibilities within the NFL landscape.
Trump Admits He Caved to Putin in Phone Call on Ukraine: Donald Trump has given Vladimir Putin everything he wants.
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Trump Admits He Caved to Putin in Phone Call on Ukraine
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.

  • The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.

  • Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.

  • The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
Admission by BJP of their complete inability to govern in Manipur: Rahul Gandhi responds on President’s rule
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Admission by BJP of their complete inability to govern in Manipur: Rahul ...
Quick Glance: President's Rule Declared in Manipur Amid Violence
  • President's Rule was imposed in Manipur as the ruling BJP could not reach a consensus on a new Chief Minister following N Biren Singh's resignation.

  • The official notification suspended the Manipur Assembly, allowing parties to explore options for forming a government.

  • This decision came after a report from the Manipur Governor highlighted a severe political crisis, marked by over 300 deaths and the displacement of more than 60,000 people since May 3, 2023.

  • The Congress party criticized the BJP for failing to manage the unrest, emphasizing the damage done to the state's societal fabric.
Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden: President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riots
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Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden
With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals: U.S. President Donald Trump’s early actions in office have in many cases expanded upon proposals ...
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With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
El-Sissi to skip White House talks if Gaza displacement on agenda: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will skip White House talks if U.S ...
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El-Sissi to skip White House talks if Gaza displacement on agenda
Lies are the currency of the Trump presidency — as is ignorance: Donald Trump cannot be ignored, because as we have seen this past week, these racist ...
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Lies are the currency of the Trump presidency — as is ignorance
Nobody has a right to ask the president a question, says Trump press secretary after AP journalist barred from event
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Nobody has a right to ask the president a question, says Trump press ...
Elon Musk's tactics frustrate some White House senior officials | Reuters: Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and her team have at times felt out of the loop ...
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Elon Musk's tactics frustrate some White House senior officials | Reuters
White House Stuns Social Media With Bizarre Valentine’s Day Message to Migrants: Love was nowhere to be found in the post.
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White House Stuns Social Media With Bizarre Valentine’s Day Message to ...
German president says Trump team ignoring 'established rules': German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday said the Trump administration "has no regard ...
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German president says Trump team ignoring 'established rules'
Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case: The White House said Washington will also formulate a plan to resettle white South ...
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Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy ...
Quick Glance: Afrikaner Groups Reject Trump's Resettlement Proposal
  • Afrikaner groups in South Africa have declined Trump's resettlement offer, asserting their commitment to remain in the country.

  • Trump's executive order halting aid to South Africa was issued in response to alleged human rights violations against white citizens.

  • The South African government refuted claims of violence against white farmers, highlighting the ongoing economic privileges of the white minority.

  • Critics of the new land expropriation law contend that it unfairly targets white landowners while addressing historical injustices.
Trump says he and Putin agree for U.S., Russia to begin ‘negotiations’ on ending Ukraine war
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Trump says he and Putin agree for U.S., Russia to begin ‘negotiations’ on ...
Quick Glance: Marc Fogel: Teacher Returns After Russian Imprisonment
  • Donald Trump welcomed Marc Fogel back after his release from Russian prison, noting that Vladimir Putin received little in return.

  • Fogel, arrested in 2021 for possessing cannabis, was released through a deal negotiated by Trump.

  • His family expressed relief over the release, having previously felt disappointed when he was excluded from earlier exchanges.

  • Trump described the release as a sign of progress towards ending the war in Ukraine, while it remains unclear if the US released a prisoner in return.
Macron: 'Peace that is a capitulation' in Ukraine would be 'bad news' for all: French President Emmanuel Macron described Donald Trump’s return to the White ...
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Macron: 'Peace that is a capitulation' in Ukraine would be 'bad news' for ...
Quick Glance: Macron Urges Europe to Take Charge in Crisis
  • Emmanuel Macron characterizes Donald Trump's return as a necessary jolt for Europe to strengthen its security and economic independence.

  • He emphasizes that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is responsible for negotiations with Russia and warns against a peace that could be seen as capitulation.

  • Macron calls for accelerated European commitment to defense and technological development, along with innovative financing solutions to reduce dependence on the US.

  • He sees the EU facing the challenge of overcoming outdated financial frameworks to invest in new technologies and security measures.
Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure on Kyiv and allies
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Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure ...
EU Calls Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Plan Step in Wrong Direction: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc will respond if Donald Trump ...
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EU Calls Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Plan Step in Wrong Direction
Trump says reciprocal tariffs coming on Thursday: U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Thursday afternoon but gave no ...
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Trump says reciprocal tariffs coming on Thursday
US Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA: The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Brooke Rollins, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and ...
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US Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
Zelenskiy Says No Agreement Yet With US on Critical Minerals: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he rejected a US draft agreement that would give ...
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Zelenskiy Says No Agreement Yet With US on Critical Minerals
Sheryl Crow Blasts ‘President Musk’ as She Sells Tesla in Viral Clip: “My parents always said … you are who you hang out with,” said the nine-time Grammy winner ...
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Sheryl Crow Blasts ‘President Musk’ as She Sells Tesla in Viral Clip
Quick Glance: Trump Plans Major Overhaul of the White House
  • President Donald Trump is considering paving over the iconic Rose Garden at the White House, similar to his patio at Mar-a-Lago.

  • Designers have drafted plans for the transformation, including the potential installation of hardwood floors for dancing.

  • However, the roses will remain intact, while Trump is also contemplating other changes in the Oval Office, such as hanging a grand chandelier.

  • These considerations are part of a series of potential alterations Trump aims to implement to reshape the White House in his vision.
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores: TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores.
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TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores
Quick Glance: TikTok Returns to U.S. App Stores
  • Apple and Google have made TikTok available again in their U.S. app stores.

  • The app had been unavailable since January 18 due to a national security law.

  • This law, signed by President Biden in April, required ByteDance to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese entity or face a ban.

  • The app's future remains uncertain as past presidents have fluctuated in their stances on its availability in the U.S.
'US will control Gaza, Palestinians will be living beautifully elsewhere,' says Trump as he meets Jordan king
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'US will control Gaza, Palestinians will be living beautifully ...
JD Vance’s Munich speech laid bare the collapse of the transatlantic alliance: The US vice-president was hypocritical and insensitive, but bracingly clear in his ...
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JD Vance’s Munich speech laid bare the collapse of the transatlantic ...
Trump says Palestinians wouldn't be allowed back into Gaza under his plan: The president expanded on his plan for Palestinians currently living in Gaza ...
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Trump says Palestinians wouldn't be allowed back into Gaza under his plan
Barack, Michelle Obama share Valentine’s Day love amid divorce speculation: Barack and Michelle Obama shared Valentine's Day greetings online Friday ...
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Barack, Michelle Obama share Valentine’s Day love amid divorce speculation
McConnell Finally Defies Trump, Now That He’s Irrelevant: Mitch McConnell is finally defying Trump, now that he’s irrelevant. The former Senate majority leader ...
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McConnell Finally Defies Trump, Now That He’s Irrelevant
Was Donald Trump Booed at the Super Bowl? What To Know: While the president was largely cheered on Sunday, there have been suggestions there was also a ...
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Was Donald Trump Booed at the Super Bowl? What To Know
Trump pushes plan to take Gaza and relocate Palestinians in meeting with Jordan's king
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Trump pushes plan to take Gaza and relocate Palestinians in meeting with ...
Admit it, Trump haters. Once in a (great) while, he gets something right | Opinion
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Admit it, Trump haters. Once in a (great) while, he gets something right | ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Bold Moves: Ukraine, Firings, and Cabinet Changes
  • John Bolton criticized Trump for his approach to Ukraine negotiations, claiming he 'effectively surrendered' to Putin.

  • Mass firings in federal agencies have commenced, while Trump aims to close the Department of Education immediately, labeling it a 'big con job.'

  • Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as the new Director of National Intelligence, and Trump announced that negotiations to end the Ukraine war will start 'immediately.'

  • A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its federal worker 'buyout' program, indicating significant shifts in government operations.
Mexico’s President Threatens to Sue Google for Bowing to Trump: Google has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America.”
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Mexico’s President Threatens to Sue Google for Bowing to Trump
Meloni: Russia ‘offended the entire Italian nation’ by rejecting Third Reich comparison
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Meloni: Russia ‘offended the entire Italian nation’ by rejecting Third ...
Selensky: Putin could attack Nato next year: On the fringes of the Munich Security Conference, the Ukrainian president claims that Russia is planning a major ...
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Selensky: Putin could attack Nato next year
Congo M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu as president seeks support abroad: Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in DRC have reached a strategic airport that services ...
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Congo M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu as president seeks support ...
Quick Glance: M23 Rebels Capture Airport Near Bukavu
  • Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken control of the strategic Kavumu airport serving Bukavu, South Kivu.

  • The loss of the airport and surrounding areas indicates an expansion of the rebels' influence.

  • President Felix Tshisekedi is seeking international assistance while attending the Munich Security Conference and an African Union summit.

  • The UN expresses concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation, with around 350,000 displaced individuals.
Selenskyj calls for “Armed Forces of Europe” in Munich: In view of the uncertainty about support from Washington, the Ukrainian president called on Europe in ...
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Selenskyj calls for “Armed Forces of Europe” in Munich
Trump bars federal funding to schools with COVID vaccine mandates: The order applies to students and not to teachers or staff.
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Trump bars federal funding to schools with COVID vaccine mandates
Quick Glance: Trump Cuts Funding for Schools with Vaccine Mandates
  • Trump signed an executive order halting federal funds for schools that require Covid vaccinations for students.

  • A White House aide stated that vaccination decisions should rest with parents.

  • Trump announced plans to strip funding from schools enforcing vaccine and mask mandates.

  • He also commented on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, indicating it depends on Netanyahu's actions.
Inflation is up 3% despite Trump’s campaign pledge to ‘beat the hell’ out of it: Despite Trump's claim that his return to the White House would lower energy ...
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Inflation is up 3% despite Trump’s campaign pledge to ‘beat the hell’ out ...
Elon Musk’s influence in the White House grows as Trump hands him more power: President Trump handed more power over to Elon Musk on Tuesday, giving his team ...
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Elon Musk’s influence in the White House grows as Trump hands him more ...
Quick Glance: State AGs Sue Musk and Trump Over Abuse of Power
  • A coalition of state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and Donald Trump, accusing Musk of an "unlawful assault" on the federal government.

  • The lawsuit seeks to bar Musk from exercising authority and demands he disclose how he has used illegally obtained agency data.

  • Musk is also accused of having excessive control over the Department of Defense, which has significant contracts with his companies.

  • The attorneys argue that Musk's actions are unconstitutional since he has not been nominated or confirmed by the Senate.
Trump USAID cuts create vacuums of food, medical care for vulnerable populations - UPI.com
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Trump USAID cuts create vacuums of food, medical care for vulnerable ...
Quick Glance: USAID Under Strain: Food Waste and HIV Crisis
  • The freeze on USAID funding is causing significant suffering, particularly in countries like Myanmar, where humanitarian organizations rely on support.

  • Globally, over 282 million people are facing extreme food shortages while 475,000 metric tons of food sit in warehouses at risk of waste.

  • HIV/AIDS programs dependent on USAID funding are experiencing severe disruptions, potentially leading to increased death tolls.

  • Conditions in Syrian ISIS camps are deteriorating as basic services are reduced, raising concerns for security and global counterterrorism efforts.
Donald Trump's Gen Z Popularity Plunges: A poll shows the president's net favorable rating among those aged 18-29 has fallen dramatically in the past three ...
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Donald Trump's Gen Z Popularity Plunges
'Unitary executive' theory may reach Supreme Court as Trump wields sweeping power
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'Unitary executive' theory may reach Supreme Court as Trump wields ...
Marcos Slams China, Duterte in Philippine Midterm Election Pitch: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. railed against China as he started campaigning for ...
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Marcos Slams China, Duterte in Philippine Midterm Election Pitch
Trump is the most lawless president in American history: If Trump simply ignores the high court, is that the end of law?
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Trump is the most lawless president in American history
Quick Glance: Rule of Law Prevails: Legal Wins Against Trump and Musk
  • The Trump administration faces over 40 lawsuits addressing various issues, including immigration and government actions.

  • Judge Nancy Gertner highlights the mobilization of lawyers challenging illegal executive orders, primarily filed in Washington D.C.

  • Numerous lawsuits focus on protecting civil servants and access to information impacted by Musk's DOGE initiatives.

  • The courts have proven to be a crucial counterbalance, effectively halting unlawful actions and reinforcing trust in the rule of law.
Review: In ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ a new Captain copes with a reckless president
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Review: In ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ a new Captain copes with a ...
Trump Humiliated in the ‘Most Powerless Image Ever’ of a U.S. President: O’Donnell
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Trump Humiliated in the ‘Most Powerless Image Ever’ of a U.S ...
Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa: He also wants to resettle white South African farmers and their families as refugees.
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Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa
Syria’s president stresses ‘strong strategic ties’ in call with Russia’s Putin: Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasized the “strong strategic ties” between ...
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Syria’s president stresses ‘strong strategic ties’ in call with Russia’s ...
U.S. defense chief Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said NATO membership for Ukraine was unrealistic ...
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U.S. defense chief Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Putin has waited for this moment for 3 years, as Zelensky is left in the cold: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself shunted down Donald Trump’s ...
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Putin has waited for this moment for 3 years, as Zelensky is left in the ...
Egypt’s president urges Gaza reconstruction without ‘displacing Palestinians’: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged on Tuesday the reconstruction of ...
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Egypt’s president urges Gaza reconstruction without ‘displacing ...
Apartheid’s Stratcom agents viewed influential US Trump ally Edwin Feulner ‘as source of advice’
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Apartheid’s Stratcom agents viewed influential US Trump ally Edwin Feulner ...
Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland: The US president's increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with ...
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Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland
Trump talked to Putin, says Russian president 'wants to see people stop dying' in Ukraine war: Report
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Trump talked to Putin, says Russian president 'wants to see people ...
Quick Glance: Trump Discusses Ukraine Conflict with Putin
  • President Trump revealed that he has communicated with Putin, emphasizing the urgent need to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

  • He stated that the ongoing casualties in Ukraine are unacceptable and called for an immediate end to the war.

  • Trump is set to meet with President Zelensky next week and is also interested in further discussions with Putin.

  • The Kremlin indicated that there have been no formal discussions between Trump and Putin, while preparations for a possible meeting are in progress.