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Trump-Zelenskyy clash marks a defining turn away from U.S. defense of democracies
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Trump-Zelenskyy clash marks a defining turn away from U.S. defense of democracies

An intense and unprecedented showdown in the Oval Office made it clear just how hostile President Donald Trump is toward Ukraine and its president, while also showing his ongoing admiration for Russia's authoritarian leader. With cameras rolling, Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the democratically elected leader of Ukraine, calling him “ungrateful,” “disrespectful,” and accusing him of “gambling with millions of lives.” This exchange left no doubt that Trump vie
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Cleveland, Ohio mayor says irony of Trump’s anti-DEI crusade is that racial equity was mandated by Republican president
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Cleveland, Ohio mayor says irony of Trump’s anti-DEI crusade is that racial equity was mandated by Republican president

Democratic Black mayors are stepping up to challenge President Trump’s attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — just one of many controversial moves from the White House. Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland, Ohio, who’s now the chair of the Democratic Mayors Association, shared that he and other mayors have a unique opportunity to show how DEI strengthens the U.S., rather than weakens it. When President Trump took office, he wasted no time, signing an executive order that wiped out all DEI
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Trump orders database on federal police misconduct to close
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Trump orders database on federal police misconduct to close

The U.S. Justice Department has recently removed a database that tracked misconduct by federal law enforcement officers. This database, which was created during Biden’s presidency, was initially proposed by Trump during his first term. The database, called the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, was taken down as of Feb. 20, according to the Washington Post. The Justice Department’s website now says the database is being decommissioned after Trump canceled Biden’s executive order
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Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims
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Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

The Trump administration is making false claims that millions of dead people over 100 years old are still getting Social Security payments. Recently, both President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk have shared on social media and in press conferences that people aged 100, 200, or even 300 years old are improperly collecting benefits. Musk even called it a "HUGE problem" as his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) digs into federal agencies to fight waste, fraud, and abuse.
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Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
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Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that she wouldn't immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing government data systems or getting involved in worker layoffs. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan acknowledged that there are real questions about Musk’s authority, but she didn’t find enough evidence of serious legal harm to warrant a temporary restraining order. This decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by 14 Democratic states challenging DOG
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Trump has stated that he has communicated with Putin and made a decision to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Trump has stated that he has communicated with Putin and made a decision to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Former President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the resolution of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which commenced three years ago following the full-scale invasion by Russian forces. Additionally, Trump had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy subsequent to his dialogue with Putin. These discussions took place as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided a comprehensive overview of the
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Trump Announces Agreement with Putin to Initiate Discussions Aimed at Resolving the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

Trump Announces Agreement with Putin to Initiate Discussions Aimed at Resolving the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

President Donald Trump altered three years of American policy regarding Ukraine on Wednesday, announcing that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had reached an agreement to initiate discussions aimed at concluding the conflict, following an unexpected exchange of prisoners. Trump indicated that he engaged in a conversation with Putin lasting over an hour, expressing optimism by stating, "I think we’re on the way to getting peace." He also mentioned a subsequent discussion with Ukrainian Pr
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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.
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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.

Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages on Thursday, comprising two women and an 80-year-old man, along with five Thai nationals who were taken during the attack on October 7, 2023. The Hostages Families Forum has reported that it has received confirmation regarding the release of these eight individuals. This forum is a volunteer organization established by the families of the abductees following the incident. Among those set to be released is Arbel Yehoud, 29, who Israeli offici
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Esther Ige
New proposal from Perplexity AI on TikTok may result in the U.S. government acquiring 50% ownership interest.
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New proposal from Perplexity AI on TikTok may result in the U.S. government acquiring 50% ownership interest.

Perplexity AI has submitted a fresh proposal to TikTok's parent company that would permit the US government to own up to 50% of a new firm that would be created by combining Perplexity with TikTok's US operations. The suggestion, which was turned in last week, is an update to an earlier strategy the AI startup had given to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, on January 18, the day before the law that forbids the app entered into force. The initial proposal, to which ByteDance has not repl
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Taliban accuse Pakistan of conducting strikes inside Afghanistan
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Taliban accuse Pakistan of conducting strikes inside Afghanistan

The Islamic Emirate have denied the assertions made by the Pakistani army that the bombing targeted a number of members of the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), adding that the airstrikes also attacked women and children who were fleeing. According to the media source, the bombings were the Pakistani military's second significant action in the last 12 months and their third large operation on Afghan territory since the Taliban regained power in August 2021. In response, the Islamic Emirate lau
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Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor on Saturday in a White House ceremony. President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. The White House said the recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of
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Trump and his Republican allies falsely attribute the New Orleans attack to immigration failings.
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Trump and his Republican allies falsely attribute the New Orleans attack to immigration failings.

Despite the fact that the perpetrator was a U.S. citizen, President Joe Biden's border policies have been criticised by President-elect Donald Trump and his congressional allies for the deadly truck attack in New Orleans. As news of the ramming attack began to circulate on Wednesday morning, Trump posted on Truth Social, saying, "When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News
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Senegal and Mauritania make a significant "milestone" move towards joint gas production.
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Senegal and Mauritania make a significant "milestone" move towards joint gas production.

On Wednesday, Senegal and Mauritania announced that they had opened the first well at a field near their maritime boundary, bringing them one step closer to producing gas. The offshore natural gas resource known as Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) is shared by both nations. It was co-developed by Senegal's state-owned Petrosen, Mauritanian hydrocarbons business SMH, American company Kosmos Energy, and British energy behemoth BP. Its annual production target is around 2.5 million tonnes of liquefie
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Republican backing for House Speaker Mike Johnson's reelection falters
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Republican backing for House Speaker Mike Johnson's reelection falters

In advance of an election later this week, a top Republican congressman from Texas has stated that Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House, does not currently have the necessary number of votes to be re-elected. Even though Donald Trump endorsed Johnson with fervour on Monday, Representative Chip Roy said that he was not sure if he would back the Louisiana Republican. "Since we witnessed so many of the failures from the previous year, we are worried about what could restrict or impede our capac
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Almost 20 years after its last hanging, Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
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Almost 20 years after its last hanging, Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the president of Zimbabwe, has signed legislation that would immediately eliminate the death penalty in the southern African nation. Amnesty International, a rights organisation, praised the ruling as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement in the region" but lamented that the death sentence may be brought back in emergency conditions. Following a vote by Zimbabwe's parliament earlier in December to abolish the death penalty, Mnangagwa took this action. Although Zi
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