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No countries respond yet to Trump’s call for warships to keep Strait of Hormuz ‘open and safe’
Trump urged countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to send warships to safeguard shipping through the narrow passage
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Democratic senator calls on FCC chairman to resign after social post about Iran war
"You have once again shown that you are unwilling to maintain that independence and uphold your sworn oath to defend the U.S. Constitution, and I once again call on you to resign,” Markey wrote to Carr
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FCC chairman warns broadcasters their licenses could be pulled for airing 'fake news' about Iran war
“Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up,” Carr wrote. “The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not.”
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Biden signs $95 billion foreign aid bill, sending money to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
“It’s going to make America safer, it’s going to make the world safer, and it continues America’s leadership in the world and everyone knows it," Biden said.
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Texas Supreme Court pumps brakes on Harris County guaranteed income program after Paxton challenge
Paxton had sued Harris County in early April over the program, describing it as a "welfare scheme that violates the Texas Constitution."
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Truth Social CEO calls on House to investigate potential 'unlawful manipulation of DJT stock'
"Such an inquiry is needed to protect shareholders, including TMTG’s retail investors," Nunes says
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Pelosi calls on Netanyahu to resign, calls his Oct. 7 terror attack response 'terrible'
"We recognize Israel's right to protect itself. We reject the policy and the practice of Netanyahu — terrible," Pelosi says
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears challenge to Idaho abortion ban
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears challenge to Idaho abortion ban
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Argentina President Milei: First quarterly budget surplus since 2008 'heroic effort'
"The fiscal surplus is the cornerstone from which we will build the new era of prosperity in Argentina."
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House Speaker Johnson to visit Columbia, talk with Jewish students amid 'virulent antisemitism'
The Louisiana Republican will discuss the “troubling rise of virulent antisemitism on America’s college campuses,” according to his office.
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Anti-Israel protesters arrested outside of Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn
The arrests come as the Senate passed a major foreign aid package, which included billions of dollars for Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas.
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Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package, including potential TikTok ban
The Senate already cleared one hurdle earlier Tuesday, by voting to end the filibuster on the foreign aid package in a 80-19 vote.
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FTC bans noncompete agreements that prohibit employees from switching jobs
The Democratic-led commission voted in favor of the ban in a 3-2 ruling, which will go into effect in August, but the two Republicans on the commission claimed the FTC does not have jurisdiction to create or enforce the rule.