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- Feds investigate suspicious letters sent to election officials and Congress
- US military considers deploying MOAB against Iranian energy and nuclear sites
- Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries amid comments from Zelenskyy
- US-Iran stalemate raises questions about Trump’s potential military options
- Kenora residents welcome permanent daylight time decision by provincial government
- U.S. Justice Department orders California to review potential noncitizen voters
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Federal investigators are examining “suspicious” letters sent to state election officials and congressional offices, some containing unknown substances. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are involved as reports surface from Louisiana and Oklahoma, where packages with white powder prompted evacuations but caused no injuries.
The US military is reportedly preparing plans to use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) against Iran’s energy and nuclear sites if directed by President Trump.
The Justice Department has directed California to assess a list of individuals who may have received mail-in ballots despite potentially lacking US citizenship. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter imposed a 48-hour deadline for this review and requested the segregation of ballots for individuals whose citizenship status cannot be confirmed.
Democratic socialism is gaining traction in the U.S., particularly following the inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Increasing numbers of candidates in major cities are now embracing this progressive ideology, signalling a potential shift in the political landscape. Nikole Killion reports.
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The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following algae-related contamination. David Hearn, detained for touching the pool’s surface, plans to appear in court next month as the National Park Service did not respond to inquiries.
The U.S. government has awarded a $1.7 million no-bid contract to Green Water Solutions, owned by Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a filtration system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This contract was justified under rules for projects of “unusual and compelling urgency.”
The Trump administration informed a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is evaluating options for its upcoming programming, ranging from a complete closure to limited public access. This follows a court order mandating the centre to remain open amid ongoing renovations and the removal of Trump’s name from its title.
Israeli jets struck Beirut hours before President Trump’s planned announcement of a ceasefire deal with Iran, resulting in three fatalities. Trump’s criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated during a phone call, highlighting tensions between the two leaders amid ongoing military operations.
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