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Older people outnumber younger people for the first time in recorded history: U.S. Census
The population of those over 65 is projected to grow from 852 million in 2025 to 2 billion in 2060. In that time, the total global population is expected to rise from 8.13 billion to 10.23 billion by 2060.
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Watch Live: Vice President JD Vance takes podium for White House press briefing
He previously was one of many administration officials who took turns filling in for Leavitt while she was on maternity leave.
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Billionaire investor Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee to block subpoenas in Epstein probe
Leon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management, refused to appear for a deposition on Thursday, instead electing to file the lawsuit. Black's lawsuit argues the subpoenas exceed the committee's authority by seeking private information.
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Abbott denies Minnesota's claim that he is obligated to extradite ICE agent
U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., who was appointed by President Donald Trump and oversees the case, is expected to hear Minnesota’s bid at a hearing Tuesday afternoon in Texas.
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Trump admin removes Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism list
Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress of its intention to remove the country last month, citing positive changes and counterterrorism actions taken by the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Supreme Court lets Trump proceed with mail-in voting order ahead of midterm elections
The executive order was issued in March of this year.
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Treasury’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ delivers warning to China, Iran’s global enablers
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that nations facilitating Tehran’s financial and trade networks must now choose between partnering with the United States or facing economic isolation.
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State Department planning mass revocation of 200,000 visas: AP
The effort comes as State works with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify recipients who used the visas for short-term entry, but instead filed for asylum to try to secure a permanent stay.
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US cancels another major joint drill with South Korea
Reports of the cancellation come shortly after President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to scale back its drills with the country, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s refusal to support him in the war in Iran.
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ICE nabs 1,300+ illegals in DC area in 2-week op
The operation primarily targeted D.C. and the suburban areas of Maryland and Virginia, many of which are sanctuary jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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United States military conducts missile strike on alleged drug boat, killing two 'narco-terrorists'
The command said Monday that the lethal attack was against a low-profile vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific, and that intelligence confirmed that the boat was engaged in narco-trafficking.
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Trump’s three-front offensive hits cartels, Canada and economic blackout on Iran
A busy 48 hours: A sweeping economic campaign against Iran, imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after trade talks failed, and ordering a U.S. military strike that destroyed a suspected cartel drug boat.
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Trump administration proposes $100,000 fee on H-1B visa workers already residing in the US
The draft rule the agency published Monday would apply to individuals hired within the U.S., Bloomberg reported, and it would be added to all petitions for H-1B workers.