President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration is raising sanctions on Russia in a pressure campaign to bring a close to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Trump reveals how US military is going to crack down on drug smugglers on land
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will “hit” drug smugglers attempting to enter the U.S. by land, following a series of lethal strikes on cartel boats at sea.
University of Virginia strikes deal with Trump admin to pause discrimination probes
As part of the agreement, UVA agreed to comply with the Justice Department’s guidance for schools receiving federal funding, which prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion Read More
Trump’s Sanctioning Russian Energy. Here’s What To Know.
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Merkley nearly breaks Booker’s filibuster record, wins his praise for fighting ‘Trump’s authoritarian tactics’
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Maine Dem Senate hopeful backed by Bernie Sanders apologizes for Nazi-style tattoo, vows to stay in race
Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner covered a Nazi-linked tattoo after backlash over old posts and apologized but refused to quit as rivals demand he drop out.
Texas Rep Jasmine Crockett weighs Senate bid after redistricting threatens House seat
Rep. Jasmine Crockett considers Texas Senate run after polling shows strong primary performance. Democrat weighs expanding electorate strategy amid redistricting battle.
Zohran Mamdani will ask Jessica Tisch to stay on as NYPD commissioner if he’s elected mayor: sources
The decision comes as Mamdani continues to face criticism over his past anti-NYPD comments.
Tom Cotton Pushes Full Purge Of Biden Immigration Policies Over Terrorist Caught In U.S.
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Schumer blocks 12th GOP bid to reopen government as Trump says Democrats ‘lost the negotiation’
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