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Taiwan is conducting its 10-day military exercises this weekend, aimed at preparing for a possible invasion by China, which maintains claims over the territory and has issued threats of military action. Further details are provided by Anna Coren from Taiwan.
During an appearance on “Face the Nation,” Senator Bill Cassidy, alongside NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, discussed the Senate’s recent confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Cassidy emphasised the nuanced decision-making involved, addressing concerns about the administration’s handling of the Justice Department amid ongoing public health challenges.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders discussed the upcoming midterm elections, emphasising the competitive race between endorsed candidate Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig in Minnesota. He noted Flanagan faces a significant funding disadvantage but expressed hope due to her grassroots support. Sanders also highlighted broader concerns over economic inequality and healthcare access.
USAID places staff on leave as the announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms…
What has happened in the past 6 hours from Washington DC – it’s been a chaotic 6 hours. As you can imagine Palestine and Israel were top of the agenda when Trump meets Netanyahu, kills of USAID, withdraws from UNHRC and offers CIA staff a payout.
Overseas USAID missions halted
US taking over Gaza
US withdraws from UNHRC
Pam Bondi confirmed as AG
CIA workforce offered buyouts
Breaking – China announces retaliatory action as Trump tariffs take effect China has responded with…
Who won the trade war? A trade war that would send economic shockwaves through North…
ICJ Fugitive Netanyahu in Washington gets a red carpet treatment instead of handcuffs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States for meetings with President Donald Trump and others in his administration to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal and his Middle East plans.
There’s a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is holding on by a thread but Israel continues to bomb the West Bank and is butchering palestinians at every chance it gets.
Musk has an issue with USAID being autonomous enough to disregard and undermine his orders.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are no longer a threat but a reality. They cap off a wild January in Washington. ‘Tariff is a beautiful word’, only Trump would say something so Ron Burgundy.
He is using these tariffs to assert more authority over these trading partners and at the same time, put up taxes, without using the word TAX.
Starmer will be doing Trump’s dirty work in Europe, if he wants to keep his job.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he ordered military airstrikes on a senior “Islamic State” attack…
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