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Government Shutdown Enters 29th Day

The partial government shutdown has entered its 29th day, causing significant disruptions to air travel as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers work without pay. Senate Democrats blocked a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fourth time in February 2024, w

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsProtests

UK Bans Al Quds Day March Over Public Disorder Concerns

The UK government has approved a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban this Sunday's annual Al Quds Day march in London, citing concerns over "serious public disorder" amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the decision was made due to the scale of

Mar 11, 2:23 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

MP Reveals Rape Case Wait During Court Reform Debate

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols revealed that she waited 1,088 days for her rape case to go to trial during a debate on the Courts and Tribunals Bill in the House of Commons. Speaking publicly about her ordeal, Nichols waived her right to anonymity to share her experience as part of discussions on propo

Mar 10, 8:49 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Polish President Rejects EU Defense Loan

Polish President Karol Nawrocki refused on Tuesday to sign a law that would enable Poland to access almost $51 billion in preferential defense loans facilitated by the European Union (EU). The president claimed it would be wrong to make Poland more dependent on Brussels. Instead, Nawrocki proposed a

Mar 10, 8:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trial Begins for Four Men Charged in Haiti President's Assassination

Four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse went on trial in Miami on Tuesday, with prosecutors alleging that greed and power were the driving forces behind the plot. Arcangel Pretel Ortíz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages are accused of consp

Mar 10, 8:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Congress Debates War Powers as Iran Conflict Escalates

The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has reignited a contentious debate over war powers, with Democrats in Congress pushing for greater oversight and restrictions on presidential authority to engage in military action. According to NPR , modern presidents have asserted broad

Mar 10, 5:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Megyn Kelly Criticizes Lindsey Graham Over Iran War Remarks

Megyn Kelly has joined a growing list of conservative voices criticizing Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for his recent remarks about the Iran war. According to HuffPost , Kelly took aim at Graham on Monday, both on social media and during her SiriusXM radio show. She questioned his influence over P

Mar 10, 5:19 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Hungary Orders $82M in Seized Ukrainian Assets Held

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered that a shipment of $82 million in Ukrainian cash and gold seized last week be held for up to 60 days while authorities investigate the case. The seizure, which included $40 million , €35 million , and 19.8 pounds of gold , has sparked outrage from Ukrain

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Charged With Embezzlement

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta , the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, California. The announcement came from the Vatican on Tuesday following Shaleta's arrest on charges of embezzlement and money laundering. The bishop pleaded not guilty to 16 felony cha

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·3 min read

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DiplomacyCONFLICTING REPORTS

Polls Show Divided American Opinion on Iran War

Recent polls indicate that Americans are divided along party lines regarding U.S. military action against Iran, with most polls showing higher opposition than support for the war. The conflict has raised concerns about national security and economic turmoil, particularly fluctuating oil prices. Th

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Justices Clash Over Supreme Court's Emergency Rulings

Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Brett Kavanaugh publicly disagreed about how the Supreme Court handles emergency requests from presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden during an event held at a federal courthouse in Washington on Monday. Jackson criticized what she called an "unfortunate problem" wi

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Judge Limits Federal Use of Tear Gas at Portland Protests

A federal judge in Oregon has restricted federal agents from using tear gas and other chemical munitions during protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon issued a preliminary injunction after a three-day hearing, responding

Mar 10, 1:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

DOJ's Ed Martin Faces Ethics Charges Over Threatening Letter

Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin has been formally accused of ethics violations for sending a threatening letter to Georgetown University Law Center about its diversity programs. The complaint, filed by Hamilton “Phil” Fox III of the D.C. Bar, alleges that Martin's actions violated const

Mar 10, 1:19 PM ET·2 min read

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LaborCONFLICTING REPORTS

London Tube Drivers Plan Strikes Over Four-Day Week

London Underground drivers plan a series of strikes starting March 24 over the introduction of a 'compressed' four-day working week. The RMT union announced six 24-hour strikes, citing concerns about shift lengths and safety impacts. The first strike dates are March 24-25, with additional walkouts

Mar 10, 1:19 PM ET·1 min read

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ElectionsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Colombia Votes in Legislative Elections

Colombians voted on Sunday in legislative elections that will shape the final months of left-wing President Gustavo Petro's term and test whether the once-powerful right wing is poised for a political comeback. About 40 million voters are electing nearly 300 lawmakers, deciding the makeup of Congres

Mar 10, 10:46 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Americans United in Frustration Over Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran War

Americans across the political spectrum are united in frustration over rising gas prices due to the ongoing war with Iran. The national average gas price has increased to $3.48 per gallon, up from $2.90 a month ago before the conflict began. At a central Iowa gas station off Interstate 80, Francis

Mar 10, 10:46 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Declares War with Iran 'Very Complete'

President Donald Trump declared the war with Iran 'very complete' and 'far ahead of schedule' during a press conference at his Trump National Doral club near Miami, Florida. Speaking to CBS News, he asserted that Iran's military capabilities have been significantly diminished, stating they have 'no

Mar 10, 9:12 AM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Georgia Special Election Advances to Runoff

Georgia's special election for the 14th Congressional District will advance to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority of votes. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris received the most votes, setting up an April 7 runoff according to projections from CBS News and CNN. The race has

Mar 10, 7:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

MPs Reject Social Media Ban for Under-16s

MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media, rejecting an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill by 307 votes to 173. The bill will now return to the House of Lords for further consideration. The proposed ban had been backed by the Conservatives, Libera

Mar 10, 3:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Colombia's Historic Pact Wins Senate but Falls Short of Majority

Colombia's left-leaning Historic Pact emerged as the largest party in the Senate following Sunday's legislative elections, but fell short of securing an absolute majority. The party, which brought President Gustavo Petro to power in 2022, won 25 out of 102 Senate seats according to official results.

Mar 9, 8:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Judge Rules Trump Appointments to NJ Prosecutor's Office Illegal

A federal judge ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration overstepped its authority by appointing three prosecutors to lead New Jersey's U.S. Attorney's office without Senate confirmation, potentially impacting thousands of criminal cases in the district. U.S. District Judge Ma

Mar 9, 7:53 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Revealed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide who revealed President Richard Nixon's secret taping system during the Watergate scandal, has died at age 99. His testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities in 1973 led to a series of events that culminated in N

Mar 9, 6:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves GOP

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California has announced he is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent but will continue caucusing with Republicans for administrative purposes like committee assignments. This move reduces Speaker Mike Johnson's already slim House majority from one vote to zero.

Mar 9, 4:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Madlanga Commission Rules on Carrim's Testimony

Businessman Suleiman Carrim testified publicly at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after his request for an in-camera hearing was dismissed. The commission ruled that it could provide adequate protection without the need for a closed session. The ruling came despite Carrim's claims of security ris

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·1 min read

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Government Shutdown Enters 29th Day

UK Bans Al Quds Day March Over Public Disorder Concerns