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Trump warns of NATO's future if members fail to help open Strait of Hormuz
The critical waterway has been essentially closed for weeks due to the ongoing war with Iran, which has targeted oil tankers attempting to leave the Persian Gulf.
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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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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.
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Ex-DHS disinformation chief starts 'bipartisan' watchdog, accuses GOP of sexist investigations
American Sunlight Project won't reveal its donors but threatens to investigate and expose lawmakers who "peddle" disinformation. Team includes former staff in Biden White House and agencies, left-leaning think tanks, social media.
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Congressman Eli Crane says Biden administration is stonewalling officials asking about border
Over 189,000 migrants arrived at the southern border just in the month of February.
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George Santos drops independent bid for New York House seat
Santos said that his decision was to help Republicans win the seat in November, even though he remains critical of Republican hopeful Nick LaLota
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McConnell blames Tucker Carlson for pulling Republicans away from supporting Ukraine aid
Carlson interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin in February, in a two-hour interview that was met with backlash from critics who claimed Carlson was too lenient in his questions for the Russian leader.
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Ex-Israeli ambassador slams State Department report comparing Hamas attacks to IDF conduct in war
Oren said that remarks in the report send mixed messages since the U.S. has also made massive efforts to support Israel.
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FBI produces Tennessee’s Covenant school shooter manifesto and other writings
U.S. District Court Judge Aleta A. Trauger sided with the Tennessee Star last month, in seeking all the written documents from shooter Audrey Hale, which resulted in the deaths of three students and three faculty members.
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Texas Supreme Court grants Paxton bid to stay basic income program
"Uplift Harris" was supposed to send $500 monthly checks to over 2,000 residents later this week.
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DOJ announces $138.7M settlement over FBI mishandling Larry Nassar assault allegations
A total of $1 billion has now been set aside by "various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who said Nassar assaulted them under the guise of treatment for sports injuries," according to the AP