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Federal Judge Dismisses Human Smuggling Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A judge ruled the Justice Department's prosecution of the Maryland man, who was previously wrongfully deported, was 'vindictive' and based on political reasons.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Gabbard cited her husband's battle with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for her departure.
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DNC Chair Ken Martin Criticizes 2024 Post-Election Autopsy Report
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin stated the party's 2024 election autopsy "does not meet my standards" following its release.
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Trump Says No 'Escalation' Expected Following Raúl Castro Indictment
President Donald Trump stated he does not anticipate further escalation with Cuba after the U.S. Justice Department indicted the former president on murder and conspiracy charges.
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UK Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil Imports Amid Surging Fuel Prices
The British government has issued a trade license permitting the import of Russian oil refined in third countries to combat rising fuel costs.
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Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein Defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary
The defeat of the Republican incumbent, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, is viewed as a test of the president's influence over the GOP.
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Voters in Six States Head to Polls as Trump Targets Kentucky's Thomas Massie
President Trump has urged voters to reject Representative Thomas Massie in what has become the most expensive congressional primary in U.S. history.
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US Suspends Joint Continental Defense Effort With Canada
The Trump administration has paused participation in a joint defense board with Canada that dates back to World War II.
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Spain's Conservatives Lose Majority in Andalusia, Increasing Likelihood of Far-Right Deal
The People's Party failed to secure an absolute majority in Spain's most populous region, potentially forcing a coalition with the far-right Vox party.
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Keir Starmer Faces Political Pressure Amid Rise of Nigel Farage
The British Prime Minister is navigating high-profile resignations and parliamentary challenges while populist figures gain momentum.
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Trump Concludes Beijing Summit With No Major Breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan
President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Beijing ended with positive public statements but lacked tangible Chinese assistance in ending the war in Iran.
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South Carolina Governor Orders Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
Governor Henry McMaster called a special legislative session after state senators rejected a measure to redraw congressional districts despite pressure from Donald Trump.
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UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting Resigns Amid Challenge to Keir Starmer
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has quit the Cabinet following poor local election results, signaling a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
The Senate confirmed former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell, amid warnings that desired interest rate cuts may be delayed.
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Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
The former mayor of a Los Angeles suburb has resigned and agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of spreading propaganda for the Chinese government.
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns Following Dispute Over Flavored Vapes
Dr. Marty Makary stepped down Tuesday after President Trump intervened to force the approval of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes.
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Barnaby Joyce Says One Nation Will 'Go for Government'
The One Nation MP stated the party intends to seek government following a victory in the Farrer byelection, while Coalition members reject adding the party to their alliance.
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Former French PM Édouard Philippe Launches 2027 Presidential Campaign
The center-right former Prime Minister has officially entered the race to challenge the far-right National Rally in France's next presidential election.
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Australia's One Nation Party Wins First Lower House Seat
The right-wing populist party secured its first-ever seat in the lower house following a by-election in Farrer.
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President Trump signs off on plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
The decision follows reported clashes over vaping regulations, abortion pill oversight, and leadership infighting within the agency.
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Labour Suffers Early Losses as Reform UK Surges in 2026 Local Elections
Early results from England's local council elections show significant gains for Reform UK and historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
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Tennessee Legislature passes map splitting state's lone Democratic district
Republican lawmakers approved a new congressional map that divides the state's only majority-Black district into three separate constituencies.
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New York Judge Unseals Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note
A federal judge has ordered the release of a handwritten document purported to be a suicide note written by the convicted sex offender prior to his 2019 death.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Questioned by House Lawmakers Over Epstein Ties
The House Oversight Committee questioned the Commerce Secretary regarding discrepancies in his claims about when he severed contact with Jeffrey Epstein.