An Iranian cleric has called for the death penalty for protesters detained during a nationwide crackdown amid ongoing unrest against the Islamic regime. The cleric’s calls follow President Donald Trump’s…
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Trump launches phase 2 of Gaza peace plan — but Hamas disarmament remains the real test
by adminPresident Donald Trump’s administration formally launched the second phase of its plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas this week, shifting from a ceasefire framework toward a post-ceasefire…
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Top Iranian official downplays death toll, blames ‘Israeli plot’ as US considers strikes
by adminIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected claims of mass casualties amid a recent surge in protests within the Islamic country and blamed any killings that have taken place on an…
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The House of Representatives passed a roughly $80 billion spending package Wednesday evening, taking a significant step toward averting a government shutdown at the end of this month. The package…
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Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe
by adminSeveral federal prosecutors in Minnesota were formally fired on Wednesday after they gave notice that they had resigned in the wake of internal disagreements over the Justice Department’s handling of…
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Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition
by adminJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament’s powerful lower house as early as this month, setting up a snap election aimed at securing voter backing for her agenda…
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Lindsey Graham calls for US to use ‘any means necessary’ to stop the people behind the killing of Iranians
by adminRepublican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina declared in a Wednesday post on X that the U.S. should utilize ‘any means necessary’ to stop the individuals ‘responsible for killing’ Iranians.…
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Obama wingman Eric Holder defended Walz’s vetting — then Minnesota’s fraud scandal erupted
by adminFormer Democratic Attorney General Eric Holder, who served during former President Barack Obama’s tenure, played a key role in vouching for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s 2024…
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Trump to meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader after praising ‘terrific’ Maduro loyalist
by adminPresident Donald Trump is slated to meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient María Corina Machado at the White House Thursday. Trump announced Jan. 3 that…
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Israel will reportedly honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk with an award for his efforts battling antisemitism. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office indicated that this recognition will take place…