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Zelenskyy Meets Trump to Discuss Ukraine's Defense Needs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and strategic cooperation amid the ongoing war with Russia. The closed-door meeting lasted just over an hour, according to multiple reports. Zelenskyy expressed gratitud

Jul 24, 10:21 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Rubio Discusses Ukraine War with Lavrov in Manila

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Manila, where they discussed efforts to end the Ukraine war. According to NPR , Rubio acknowledged that while diplomacy is essential, there is no quick path to a deal and tha

Jul 24, 2:51 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution

The House narrowly passed a resolution on Thursday to restrict President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran for the second time. The measure received support from four Republicans—Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan, and Warren Davidson of Ohio—

Jul 23, 6:09 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

25 States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions

Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing the Trump administration of withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security g

Jul 23, 6:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Plans Tariffs on Generic Drugs Starting in 2028

President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported generic drugs starting in August 2028, with the rate increasing to 200% after one year. According to Time , this policy aims to encourage drug manufacturers to move production back to the U.S., though specific penalties for n

Jul 23, 4:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Trade

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Countries

President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries , including major trading partners like China, the European Union, and Canada, as temporary global duties expired at midnight EDT Friday (04:01 GMT). The tariffs target goods produced with forced labor

Jul 23, 2:26 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Amish Shah Wins Arizona Democratic Primary

Amish Shah, an emergency room physician, won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District on Wednesday, defeating Marlene Galán-Woods who was backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). This victory marks another defeat for the party establishment as voters in

Jul 23, 2:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Staley Grilled Over Epstein Ties in House Hearing

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley appeared before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in a closed-door interview regarding his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to multiple reports, Staley has faced intense scrutiny over his relationship with Epste

Jul 23, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Court Reverses Ruling on Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahdawi

A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that had ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi , potentially allowing his re-arrest by ICE agents. The three-judge panel found that the lower court had overstepped its authority by intervening in Mahdawi's case before

Jul 23, 10:40 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

House Republicans Refer Jack Smith to Justice Department

House Republicans have referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for investigation, alleging that he made false statements during testimony about obtaining phone records and text messages from lawmakers. According to multiple sources, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan cl

Jul 23, 10:40 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

EEOC Moves to End Workforce Demographic Data Collection

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted along party lines on Tuesday to rescind a requirement that employers submit annual workforce demographic reports, a practice that has been in place since 1966. The proposal now enters a 30-day public comment period before final approval. Ac

Jul 22, 8:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Blocks ICE Witness Deportation in Fatal Shooting Case

A federal judge has temporarily blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from deporting Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month. According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison

Jul 22, 5:54 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Passes $95B Iran War Funds, $1.15T Defense Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion budget proposal aimed at funding the Iran war and other White House priorities on Tuesday, advancing in a narrow vote of 216-214 , with all Democrats opposed. The legislation, pushed by Speaker Mike Johnson, is designed to usher through Presid

Jul 22, 5:54 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Seattle Prosecutor Sues After Trump Fires Him

Roger Rogoff, the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump after being fired less than an hour following his appointment by federal judges. According to Los Angeles Times , this legal challenge tests the Justice Department's authority to remove U.S. attor

Jul 22, 12:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Graham's Sister Announces Bid for Full Senate Term

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.), appointed to temporarily replace her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, announced she will run for a full term in his South Carolina seat. The general election is scheduled for November 3. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed Nordone on July 13, just two days after

Jul 22, 8:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Maduro's Drug Trial Set for June 2027

Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted president, appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing in his high-profile drug trafficking case. The proceeding focused primarily on scheduling future legal motions and setting potential trial dates. The 63-year-old Maduro and his wife Ci

Jul 22, 8:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Gates Foundation Review Finds No Illegal Conduct in Epstein Meetings

An external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation has revealed that Bill Gates and foundation staff had approximately 30 meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014. According to the review conducted by law firm WilmerHale, these meetings were held despite multip

Jul 22, 8:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

NJ Governor Blames Software Glitch for Non-Citizen Voter Registrations

Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced on Tuesday that a software error in the state's motor vehicle system registered approximately 6,600 non-citizens to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. Of these, fewer than 400 individuals actually cast ballots. Sherrill emphasized there is no eviden

Jul 22, 4:34 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal with Israel Ties Condition

The Trump administration has approved a 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, contingent upon the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. According to multiple reports, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin S

Jul 22, 2:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Ozel Forms New Party to Challenge Erdogan

Turkey’s former opposition leader Ozgur Ozel officially launched a new political party on Friday, challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and reshaping the country's political landscape ahead of upcoming elections. This move comes months after a court order removed him as leader of the Republican

Jul 21, 7:15 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Smithsonian Director Defends Museum Against Anti-Americanism Claims

Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History , defended the museum against allegations of 'anti-Americanism' during a House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday. Republicans questioned exhibits like 'Girlhood (It’s Complicated),' which included mentions of

Jul 21, 7:15 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Rebukes Trump on Iran War; Senate Rejects Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on July 23, 2015, directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, marking the second such rebuke passed by the House since the start of the war. The resolution passed by a vote of 214 to 208, with four Republi

Jul 21, 5:25 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has become the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on social media for children under 15. Both chambers of Parliament voted in favor of the measure, which is a flagship initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron's second term. The bill also bans the use of mobile pho

Jul 21, 5:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Admin Defers $1B in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and noncompliance. The move includes approximately $867.5 million for California and $199 million for Minnesota. Health Secretary Robert F. Ke

Jul 21, 5:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Zelenskyy Meets Trump to Discuss Ukraine's Defense Needs