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State Department imposes new sanctions on Cuba
The latest sanctions target the leaders of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, which the secretary claimed exploits educational exchange with the goal of “identifying, cultivating, and radicalizing subversives.”
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White House says $2 million donation for 'Fostering the Future' program will create new scholarships
“America’s greatest competitive advantage remains in its own people," Trump said at a White House event. "Tomorrow’s leaders are sitting in classrooms today, including those growing up in foster care. Their capability is no less remarkable.”
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House women's caucuses urge Ethics Committee to speed up investigation into Jimmy Gomez
The House committee opened its investigation into Gomez on Monday, after allegations surfaced that he engaged in sexual misconduct with a female staffer of another Democratic lawmaker.
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GOP senators introduce bill to increase penalties for assaulting ICE officers
The bill was filed as an unprecedented amount of assaults continue against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as they perform daily immigration enforcement duties.
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Pittsburgh amongst anti-ICE protests
As Pittsburghers rally, Mayor Corey O’Connor has maintained his campaign stance — the city will not cooperate with ICE, an issue on which he aligns with his predecessor, progressive Ed Gainey.
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Thousands protest outside US embassy in Havana over deaths of Cuban officers during Maduro operation
Venezuelan and Cuban officials reported that dozens of officers and personnel were killed in the operation, including 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela.
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Virginia Senate passes constitutional amendment for redistricting, special election later in 2026
Virginia Democrats are considering either a 10-1 or 9-2 advantage over Republicans for the new congressional map
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DOJ claims 'substantial progress' made on Epstein files, but no new releases
According to DOJ’s own analyses, at least 2 million more files have yet to be released. So far, the DOJ has published 12,285 documents, about 125,575 pages of material.
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Trump warns Minnesota to crack down on 'insurrectionists'
Trump has previously warned he was prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell unrest in Minneapolis. Border Czar Tom Homan this week confirmed he would meet with Trump on Friday and discuss the prospect.
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Tyler Robinson moves to disqualify Utah prosecutors
Prosecutors are expected to seek the death penalty should Robinson be convicted.
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CIA chief meets new Venezuelan leader, warns country to stop consorting with cartels and US enemies
Just the News obtained three CIA photos of Ratcliffe's visit with Rodriguez, including one of the U.S. spy chief shaking hands with the Venezuelan leader dressed in a bright lime-colored pant suit and sneakers.
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Mother of Hunter Biden's daughter asks court to arrest him for failing to uphold child support deal
Lunden Roberts said her daughter doesn't receive the "same lifestyle as Mr. Biden’s other children"
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Former Sen Sinema sued for alleged breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Matthew Ammel allegedly exchanged “romantic and lascivious” messages with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema before he stopped wearing his wedding ring, per the lawsuit