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Heated Exchange Between White House Press Secretary and CNN Reporter Over Media Coverage of Iran War Casualties

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt engaged in a heated exchange with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins during Wednesday's press briefing, defending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's earlier remarks about media coverage of U.S. service members killed in the Iran war. The confrontation began wh

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7 articles from 6 publishers

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Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender and Role in Selecting Next Leader

President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," signaling a potential shift towards regime change as a U.S. objective in the Middle East conflict that entered its seventh day on Friday. In a Truth Social post, Trump indicated that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran are no lo

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UK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Decision on Iran Strikes Amid U.S. Criticism

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly defended his decision not to join the initial U.S.-led strikes against Iran, emphasizing that his actions were in the national interest and aimed at providing calm leadership. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, Starmer stated, “My focus is pr

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Canadian PM Carney Advocates for Middle-Power Cooperation Amid Global Instability

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the Australian Parliament, advocating for closer collaboration between middle powers like Canada and Australia amid global instability. Speaking in Canberra, Carney emphasized the need for these nations to work together in areas such as critical minerals

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Hosts Latin American Leaders at Shield of the Americas Summit

President Donald Trump hosted a gathering of conservative Latin American leaders at his Miami-area golf club on Saturday, aiming to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the Western Hemisphere amid global crises and countering Chinese influence in the region. The summit, dubbed the 'Shield of the America

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Rep. Tony Gonzales Ends Reelection Bid Amid Ethics Probe into Affair with Staffer

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced on Thursday evening that he will not seek re-election amid an ongoing House Ethics investigation into his affair with a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide. The decision comes after Gonzales admitted to the affair during an appearanc

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Justice Department Investigates Biden Aides' Use of Autopen Amid Trump's Claims

The Justice Department is investigating whether individuals around former President Joe Biden broke the law with their use of an autopen. Biden himself is not under investigation due to broad protections afforded by a Supreme Court decision granting presidents immunity for actions taken as part of t

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·4 min read

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Government

Trump Replaces Noem with Mullin at DHS

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was replacing Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), marking the first major personnel change in his second term. He named Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma to succeed her, effective March 31. Noem's tenure has been mark

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

US Military Commanders Allegedly Use Extremist Christian Rhetoric to Justify Iran War

US military commanders have been accused of invoking extremist Christian rhetoric about biblical “end times” to justify involvement in the Iran war, according to complaints made to a watchdog group. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) says it has received more than 200 complaints from s

Mar 5, 3:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Madlanga Inquiry Questions Mogotsi's Sick Note Validity; Shibiri Denies Bribery Allegations

The Madlanga inquiry has questioned the validity of a sick note submitted by political fixer Brown Mogotsi after he failed to appear for his scheduled testimony on Monday. Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, chairing the commission, described the medical report as 'useless' because it only stated 'medical c

Mar 5, 3:29 PM ET·2 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Chaos Erupts During Senate Hearing as Protester Removed by Senator and Police

Chaos erupted during a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on military readiness when Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana assisted U.S. Capitol Police in removing protester Brian McGinnis, who was later charged with assaulting officers and resisting arrest. The incident occurred Wednesday a

Mar 5, 3:29 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Government

Wife of Indiana Congressman Jim Baird Dies from Car Crash Injuries

Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Congressman Jim Baird (R), has died from complications related to injuries sustained in a car crash that occurred on January 5. According to statements released by Baird's office, Danise passed away on March 2 after nearly two months of medical care. Jim and Danis

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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Scandal

Daily Mail Royal Editor Denies Allegations of Unlawful Information Gathering

The royal editor of the Daily Mail has denied allegations that she sought sensitive flight details for Prince Harry's trips abroad with girlfriends during a High Court trial. Rebecca English testified that she did not ask freelance journalist Mike Behr to obtain such information unlawfully, and she

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Sanders and Khanna Propose Wealth Tax on Billionaires

Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced legislation on Monday to impose a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires. The bill, titled the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act , targets roughly 1,000 individuals in the U.S. with net worth exceeding $1 billion. The pro

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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Elections

DNC Announces 2028 Convention Finalists and Skips Midterm Event

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced five finalist cities for its 2028 presidential nominating convention: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia. The event is scheduled to take place from August 7 to August 10 in the year of the election. This announcement comes as R

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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Religion

Conservative Anglicans Restructure Organization Amid Global Church Divisions

Conservative Anglican leaders have restructured their organization during a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, signaling a break from traditional structures within the global church. The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), which represents conservative churches mainly in Africa and Asia, has dissolv

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

US Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DRC Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four senior military officials for their role in supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctions come amid ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, despite a peace deal signed by Rwanda and DR Con

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·2 min read

21 articles from 10 publishers

Scandal

Lawsuits Allege Leon Black Used Legal System to Silence Accusers

Leon Black, the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is facing allegations that he used frivolous lawsuits to retaliate against a law firm representing women who accused him of sexual misconduct. The suit, filed by Wigdor LLP in Manhattan civil court on Monday, claims Black deployed multiple lega

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·5 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Supreme Court Preserves NYC's Only GOP-Held Congressional District for 2026 Elections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that New York City's only GOP-held congressional district does not need to be redrawn for the 2026 midterm elections, siding with Republicans in a contentious redistricting battle. In a 6-3 decision , the high court halted a lower court ruling that had order

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·5 min read

11 articles from 11 publishers

Legislation

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Protecting Transgender Students' Privacy

The Supreme Court blocked a California law that prohibited schools from informing parents if their child expresses gender nonconformity or attempts to change their name or pronouns without consent. The ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta , issued on the court’s emergency, or “shadow,” docket, centered o

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·5 min read

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Immigration

Minnesota Prosecutor Launches Investigation into Federal Immigration Officers' Conduct

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced an investigation on Monday that could lead to charges against federal immigration officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for misconduct during Operation Metro Surge , a recent immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis. The inv

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·5 min read

7 articles from 7 publishers

Government

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Early Reactions and UK Considerations

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, implemented three months ago, has sparked mixed reactions as experts await more data to assess its impact. Meanwhile, the UK government is considering a similar ban following a public consultation. The Australian government measures the ban'

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·5 min read

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Discrimination

Smoothie King Fires Employees After Refusal to Serve Customer in Trump Hoodie

Two employees at a Smoothie King in Ann Arbor, Michigan, were fired after they refused to serve a couple because the man was wearing a hoodie with President Donald Trump's name on it. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was captured on video by Erika Lindemyer and has since gone viral. In the

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·5 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

DHS Investigates Border Patrol Commander for Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened an internal investigation into Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol commander, following reports that he made disparaging remarks about the Jewish faith of Minnesota's top federal prosecutor during an immigration operation in the state. Accordin

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Heated Exchange Between White House Press Secretary and CNN Reporter Over Media Coverage of Iran War Casualties

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender and Role in Selecting Next Leader

UK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Decision on Iran Strikes Amid U.S. Criticism

Canadian PM Carney Advocates for Middle-Power Cooperation Amid Global Instability

Trump Hosts Latin American Leaders at Shield of the Americas Summit

Rep. Tony Gonzales Ends Reelection Bid Amid Ethics Probe into Affair with Staffer

Justice Department Investigates Biden Aides' Use of Autopen Amid Trump's Claims

Trump Replaces Noem with Mullin at DHS

US Military Commanders Allegedly Use Extremist Christian Rhetoric to Justify Iran War

Madlanga Inquiry Questions Mogotsi's Sick Note Validity; Shibiri Denies Bribery Allegations

Chaos Erupts During Senate Hearing as Protester Removed by Senator and Police

Wife of Indiana Congressman Jim Baird Dies from Car Crash Injuries

Daily Mail Royal Editor Denies Allegations of Unlawful Information Gathering

Sanders and Khanna Propose Wealth Tax on Billionaires

DNC Announces 2028 Convention Finalists and Skips Midterm Event

Conservative Anglicans Restructure Organization Amid Global Church Divisions

US Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DRC Conflict

Lawsuits Allege Leon Black Used Legal System to Silence Accusers

Supreme Court Preserves NYC's Only GOP-Held Congressional District for 2026 Elections

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Protecting Transgender Students' Privacy

Minnesota Prosecutor Launches Investigation into Federal Immigration Officers' Conduct

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Early Reactions and UK Considerations

Smoothie King Fires Employees After Refusal to Serve Customer in Trump Hoodie

DHS Investigates Border Patrol Commander for Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

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Heated Exchange Between White House Press Secretary and CNN Reporter Over Media Coverage of Iran War Casualties

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender and Role in Selecting Next Leader

UK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Decision on Iran Strikes Amid U.S. Criticism

Canadian PM Carney Advocates for Middle-Power Cooperation Amid Global Instability

Trump Hosts Latin American Leaders at Shield of the Americas Summit

Rep. Tony Gonzales Ends Reelection Bid Amid Ethics Probe into Affair with Staffer

Justice Department Investigates Biden Aides' Use of Autopen Amid Trump's Claims

Trump Replaces Noem with Mullin at DHS

US Military Commanders Allegedly Use Extremist Christian Rhetoric to Justify Iran War

Madlanga Inquiry Questions Mogotsi's Sick Note Validity; Shibiri Denies Bribery Allegations

Chaos Erupts During Senate Hearing as Protester Removed by Senator and Police

Wife of Indiana Congressman Jim Baird Dies from Car Crash Injuries

Daily Mail Royal Editor Denies Allegations of Unlawful Information Gathering

Sanders and Khanna Propose Wealth Tax on Billionaires

DNC Announces 2028 Convention Finalists and Skips Midterm Event

Conservative Anglicans Restructure Organization Amid Global Church Divisions

US Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DRC Conflict

Lawsuits Allege Leon Black Used Legal System to Silence Accusers

Supreme Court Preserves NYC's Only GOP-Held Congressional District for 2026 Elections

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Protecting Transgender Students' Privacy

Minnesota Prosecutor Launches Investigation into Federal Immigration Officers' Conduct

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Early Reactions and UK Considerations

Smoothie King Fires Employees After Refusal to Serve Customer in Trump Hoodie

DHS Investigates Border Patrol Commander for Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

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