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Trump Vows to End Aid If Israel Annexes West Bank, Ignoring Ongoing Annexation
Trump’s own ambassador to Israel has previously contradicted the administration’s stated policy of opposing annexation.
US Strikes 2 Boats in Pacific Ocean as Hegseth Pledges “Strikes Will Continue”
Members of Congress say the Pentagon has still not provided any evidence to back justifications for the attacks.
Trump Sends Immigration Agents to San Francisco
Elected officials have condemned the deployment of federal agents and Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops.
Hegseth Issues New Restrictions on Pentagon Communications With Congress
Hegseth’s new rules were issued the same day that the Pentagon’s dedicated press corps was effectively kicked out.
Trump Claims DOJ Owes Him $230 Million for Past Investigations of Him
Trump said the final decision on whether or not he is compensated “would have to go across my desk.”
Colombia’s US Ambassador Denounces Trump’s Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes
Ambassador Daniel García-Peña discusses the escalating tensions between the US and Colombia.
Trump Is Gunning for War in Venezuela, Raising Fears of US-Backed Regime Change
Venezuelans fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean could be a leadup to US backing for a Pinochet-style dictatorship.
DHS Spends $172M on 2 Private Jets for Noem, Officials Amid Shutdown
Making such a purchase amid a government shutdown is “completely vile,” one Democrat said.
Trump Nominee Reportedly Spewed Slurs, Said He Has “Nazi Streak” in Leaked Chat
The nominee reportedly wrote that the “founding fathers were wrong that all men are created equal.”
Man Pardoned for Jan. 6 Involvement Arrested for Threats to Hakeem Jeffries
Trump frequently pardons people who are politically aligned with him, rather than considering leniency or justice.