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Assange Freedom May Be Pivotal in Australia’s Support for US Cold War With China
Australian cooperation with the United States' cold war against China is not a slam dunk.

State Dept Official Resigns as Biden Calls for Military Aid Boost to Israel
The Biden administration faces growing internal dissent over arms transfers to an ally committing war crimes in Gaza.

Top State Dept. Official Resigns Over “Immensely Disappointing” Israel Policy
“There’s no space for substantive dissent within the system on this one,” the former U.S. official said.

Biden Officials Announce Crackdown on Junk Fees for Concerts, Hotels, and More
Companies like Ticketmaster have come under scrutiny for charging often exorbitant hidden fees.

Trump Plans Attacks on Kennedy in Fight Over Same Base of Conspiracy Theorists
Robert Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday that he is running for president as an independent.

“A Cruel Policy”: AOC Asks Biden to Reverse Course on Building Trump Border Wall
The Biden administration announced this week that it’s planning to waive dozens of laws to build Trump’s border wall.

Biden Administration Waives 26 Laws to Speed Construction on Trump’s Border Wall
Biden had once promised there would “not be another foot of wall constructed” under his administration.

Biden Condemns “Poisonous Atmosphere” in Congress Following McCarthy’s Ouster
Kevin McCarthy lost his speakership position earlier this week by a vote of 216 to 210 favoring a motion to vacate.

“Nickels and Dimes”: Biden Touts $9B in Student Debt Relief as Payments Restart
Student loan payments resumed for the first time since 2020 on Sunday.

All Manufacturers of 10 Drugs Set for Medicare Negotiation Agree to Participate
The negotiation process won't begin until early 2024, and new prices won't be implemented until two years later.