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Politics · 13 d ago

Vance says Ukraine should not join NATO

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US Vice-President JD Vance said in an interview that, as far as he knows, the United States has no formal alliance agreement with Ukraine. Ukraine is not in NATO, and he does not think it should join.

Politics · 13 d ago

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Washington golf course fight: a judge presses Trump officials over the tree cutting

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Interior Department chief of staff Greg Wischer testified Monday before Judge Ana Reyes, while Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward invoked attorney-client privilege to block several questions about the tree plan.

Politics · 13 d ago

US charges 28 people accused of illegally registering to vote in California

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The Justice Department says the 28 are lawful permanent residents but not citizens, charged with crimes including false statements on a naturalization application and fraudulent voter registrations.

Politics · 14 d ago

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Russia frees an imprisoned American as Putin meets Trump's envoy

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Stephen Hubbard, a 75-year-old retired English teacher held in Russia for four years, is on his way home. Vladimir Putin announced his release Wednesday while receiving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg.

Politics · 14 d ago

Hegseth meets Netanyahu on an unannounced visit to Israel, reports say

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, according to reports citing two sources. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Politics · 14 d ago

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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's Oct 27 election

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U.S. President Donald Trump gave his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Oct 18, after declining to back him earlier this month.

Politics · 14 d ago

Trump says Saudi Arabia could join the Abraham Accords

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Asked whether Saudi membership in the Abraham Accords was back on the table, Trump told reporters at the White House: “Yeah, I think so. Maybe more than ever.”

Politics · 14 d ago

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Trump plans to close a historic Washington golf course for 15 months

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Donald Trump says the 106-year-old East Potomac Golf Links will close in November for a 15-month renovation, so it can host world-class tournaments.