Republicans are bracing for President Trump to deploy U.S. troops on the ground in Iran as the conflict in the Middle East crosses into its third week with no signs …
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House Republicans leaders will not bring a “clean” reauthorization of foreign surveillance powers up for a vote next week as they had hoped, a source familiar with the schedule confirmed …
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How Bloody Sunday’s aftermath divided an interracial Civil Rights Movement
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBlack victims are usually forgotten footnotes of history.
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U.S. Embassy in Cuba tells citizens to avoid crowds amid protests
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, is urging American citizens to avoid large crowds amid reports of “anticipated pro-Cuban regime and anti-U.S. policy protests and rallies” in the coming days. …
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The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Thursday greenlighted a $1 gold coin featuring President Trump’s likeness to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. The proposed design depicts Trump with his fists …
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GOP grapples with $200B Iran funding request from Trump, Hegseth
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepublicans are grappling with how to handle an expected $200 billion request for supplemental funding for the war in Iran, weighing their desire to support the president with demands from …
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Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ huge gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump warned Iran against continued attacks on Qatar late Wednesday, after the Islamic Republic targeted key energy facilities in neighboring Gulf States in response to an Israeli attack on …
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Former Israeli ambassador doesn’t think Iran war will last for an extra 6 months
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan said Wednesday that he doesn’t believe the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran will last six more months. “From our point of view, …
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Padilla says he will ‘rework’ bill establishing Chávez National Park after abuse allegations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Wednesday vowed to “rework” a bill he introduced last year proposing the creation of a national park dedicated to César Chávez, after a lengthy piece …
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Vice President Vance referred to high gas prices as a result of the war in Iran as “a temporary blip” during remarks Wednesday in Michigan. “Look, gas prices are up, …