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Biden would veto 'backward' GOP energy bill, White House says
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Three children, three adults dead in Nashville school shooting
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House lawmakers demand Saudis release political prisoners detained for tweeting
House lawmakers sent a letter to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday demanding that he release all political prisoners being held in his country who were detained…
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Sanders voices support for mass protests against Israeli government's ‘extreme’ actions
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday threw his support behind the mass demonstrations in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push to overhaul the judiciary in the country. “I applaud…
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Train derails, spilling hazardous materials in North Dakota
Several cars on a Canadian Pacific freight train derailed in North Dakota late Sunday, spilling hazardous material in the area, the railway said. Some of 31 rail cars involved were…
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Israel defense minister’s firing triggers security fears, reservist call-ups and greater protests
Thousands of Israelis attend a rally against Israeli Government’s judicial overhaul plan on March 27, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Sunday’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant intensified the political crisis…
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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul after protests
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Netanyahu ally agrees to delay Israeli judicial overhaul amid mass protests
A key ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to delay plans to push through a controversial judicial overhaul that has drawn unprecedented public, government and military…
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A Fractured Border: Syria, Türkiye, and Cantonization
Ongoing negotiations between Syria and Türkiye may change the outlines of their border regions. But they won't alter the basic reality of cantonization.
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Biden moves to prohibit government use of spyware that poses national security risk
President Biden on Monday issued an executive order to prohibit the use of commercial spyware across the U.S. federal government that poses a risk to national security or targets U.S.…
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The Medal of Honor: They did their part, now let’s do ours
As a veteran of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I have had the distinct honor and privilege to lead and serve alongside some of the most extraordinary, heroic, and selfless…
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We cannot counter China's ambitions without a global strategy
Defense officials and analysts acknowledge that China is no longer merely a regional power but a global power on the move. Its recent moves to restore diplomatic ties between Saudi…
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Why it’s time for the US Army to divest Iron Dome
The US Army owns two Iron Dome batteries. (US Army) For several years the US Army has been experimenting with Israel’s Iron Dome system. In the following op-ed, Tom Karako…
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Whither Israel: A tale of two cities?
The most existential news from Israel thus far in 2023 is not about ongoing tit-for-tat violence between Israelis and Palestinians; instead, it is about the Netanyahu government’s proposed “judicial reform”…
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France makes support for Tunisia conditional on pushing through reforms
The economic and budgetary situation in Tunisia may become “extremely complicated in the absence of an agreement with the IMF,” Parant said.
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The state of America in 2023: confusion and pessimism
The first quarter of 2023 has left Americans with little reason to be optimistic about the next three. The economic and geopolitical challenges of 2022 have persisted in the new…
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America’s post-9/11 veterans are struggling and need our help
This month marks 20 years since our nation launched Operation Iraqi Freedom, right on the heels of our engagement in Afghanistan. The two wars rank among the longest in U.S.…
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Bragg says 'unprecedented' GOP inquiry undermines prosecutors' 'legitimate work'
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg slammed House Republican calls for him to testify in front of lawmakers as a move that will “hinder, disrupt and undermine” his office’s investigation into…
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Harris visits Ghana's president, promises aid, investments
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday praised Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo for his “democratic principles" during a visit with the West African leader, who's facing…
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Time Bandits
A controversial decision in Lebanon to delay the move to summer hours has highlighted deep divisions within the country.
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Senate Democrat calls Netanyahu plans 'alarming' and 'appalling'
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Sunday called out Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reform plans, which have sparked widespread protests in the country, calling them “alarming” and “appalling.” “I…
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Unions launch widespread strikes in Israel after Netanyahu fires defense official
Unions in Israel have launched widespread strikes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired a defense official who challenged his controversial plan to reform the nation's judiciary. Netanyahu ousted Yoav Gallant…
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Libya: Crimes against humanity committed since 2016 – rights probe
UN-appointed independent human rights investigators on Monday said there are grounds to believe that Libyan authorities and armed militia groups have been responsible for “a wide array” of war crimes,…
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The Hill's Morning Report — Finger pointing threatens debt limit deal
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The Real Meaning Of 'Pro-Palestinian'
Inviting Hamas and PIJ officials to participate in such events shows that the real aim of the so-called pro-Palestinian groups is not to help the Palestinians, but to incite and…
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