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Former DoD, VA and FEMA senior official. Defender of the Constitution, Rule of Law, and Democracy
DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence â a central bank scholar explains whatâs at stake
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DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence â a central bank scholar explains whatâs at stake
The investigation follows Fed Chair Jerome Powellâs refusal to toe the White Houseâs line over interest rate cuts.
https://theconversation.com/doj-criminal-probe-highlights-risk-of-fed-losing-independence-a-central-bank-scholar-explains-whats-at-stake-273314
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Trumpâs Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality
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Trumpâs Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/trump-venezuela-oil-dominance-influence.html
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Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
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Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/12/trump-midterms-elections-voting-redistricting/
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Former U.S. Navy Sailor Gets Nearly 17 Years in Prison for Spying for China
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Former U.S. Navy Sailor Gets Nearly 17 Years in Prison for Spying for China
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/us-navy-sailor-china-spy-sentenced.html
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Military success in Venezuela has emboldened the president to flex his power even more.
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A Breathtaking Week of Pure Trump Id
Military success in Venezuela has emboldened the president to flex his power even more.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/trump-venezuela-ice-minnesota-powell/685593/
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Analysts warn that White House pressure on US central bank to cut interest rates could put economy in danger
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Trumpâs attempts to influence Fed risk 1970s-style inflation and global backlashâ
Analysts warn that White House pressure on US central bank to cut interest rates could put economy in danger
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/12/trump-fed-us-central-bank-risks-70s-style-inflation-economy?CMP=us_bsky
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Trump Has Another Justification for the Shooting of Renee Good: Disrespect
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Trump Has Another Justification for the Shooting of Renee Good: Disrespect
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/trump-shooting-renee-good-ice.html
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The DOJ as Trumpâs Compliance Tool
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The DOJ as Trumpâs compliance tool | Perspective
The move against Jerome Powell signals a dangerous shift: prosecutorial power being used to force obedience.
https://www.newsweek.com/doj-trump-compliance-fed-jerome-powell-perspective-11346404
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Data centers will need $3 trillion investment in next 4 years, report reveals
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Data centers will need $3 trillion investment in next 4 years, report reveals
Banks and other institutional lenders will have to play a âprominent roleâ to provide financing for the projects, according to Moodyâs Ratings
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/ai-data-centers-investment-b2899145.html?utm_term=Autofeed
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Data centers will need $3 trillion investment in next 4 years, report reveals
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Data centers will need $3 trillion investment in next 4 years, report reveals
Banks and other institutional lenders will have to play a âprominent roleâ to provide financing for the projects, according to Moodyâs Ratings
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/ai-data-centers-investment-b2899145.html
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Top DOJ Official Shut Down Enforcement Against Crypto Companies While Holding More Than $150,000 in Crypto Investments
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Top DOJ Official Todd Blanche Shut Down Crypto Enforcement While Holding Crypto Assets
The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trumpâs personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, exper...
https://www.propublica.org/article/todd-blanche-crypto-doj-trump
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With action against Powell and the Fed, Trump's list of targeted opponents grows longer
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With action against Powell and the Fed, Trump's list of targeted opponents grows longer
President Donald Trumpâs administration has gone after multiple elected and appointed government officials who have either directly opposed the Republican president or not granted his wishes.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/with-action-against-powell-and-the-fed-trumps-list-of-targeted-opponents-grows-longer
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Embracing impeachment.
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Embracing Impeachment
The case against Trump and his cabinet keeps growingâand the argument for waiting is no longer convincing.
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/embracing-impeachment-trump-cabinet?utm_medium=social
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A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down
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Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down.
https://n.pr/3Na2v4f
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US accuses Russia of âdangerous and inexplicable escalationâ of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
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US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
The United States is accusing Russia of a âdangerous and inexplicable escalationâ of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations towar...
https://apnews.com/article/un-us-russia-ukraine-war-oreshnik-nato-3fa1fda56fe6c537ec762829b145296d
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Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume dismissed the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as retribution by President Donald Trump.
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Brit Hume Says Investigation Into Jerome Powell Is Trumpâs Payback for Interest Rates: âThatâs What This Dispute Is Aboutâ
Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume dismissed the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as retribution by President Donald Trump.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/brit-hume-says-investigation-into-jerome-powell-is-trumps-payback-for-interest-rates-thats-what-this-dispute-is-about/
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ACA sign-ups fall as higher premiums push people off plans
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ACA sign-ups fall as higher premiums push people off plans
Nationally, sign-ups are down more than 800,000 from last year.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/obamacare-sign-ups-down-monthly-premiums-rise-rcna253204
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GM CEO says EVs still the âend gameâ despite industry pullback
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GM CEO says EVs still the 'end game' despite industry pullback
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administrationâs push to loosen fuel-economy rules has affected the automakerâs business even more than its fast-changing trade policies.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-ceo-says-evs-still-end-game-despite-industry-pullback-2026-01-12
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House Republican introduces bill to let Trump annex Greenland
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House Republican introduces bill to let Trump annex Greenland
The bill would authorize Trump to take "such steps as may be necessary" to take control of the island territory.
https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/trump-greenland-annex-republican-bill-congress
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Trumpâs Feel-My-Pain Economic Message
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Trumpâs Feel-My-Pain Economic Message
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/trump-economy.html
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Sen. Kelly defends lawsuit against Secretary Hegseth in Senate speech
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Sen. Kelly defends lawsuit against Secretary Hegseth in Senate speech
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon, charging their effort to censure and demote him is "unlawful and unconstitutional." Hegseth said hat ...
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/sen-kelly-defends-lawsuit-against-secretary-hegseth-in-senate-speech-255832133617
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G-7 Nations Discuss Path to Counter China Rare Earths Dominance
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G-7 Nations Discuss Path to Counter China Rare Earths Dominance
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations, along with officials from other countries, met Monday in Washington to discuss a path forward to âaddress vulnerabilities in critical minerals supply...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/g-7-nations-discuss-path-to-counter-china-rare-earths-dominance
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Report: U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
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U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/us-boat-attacks-law.html
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Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts
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Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/business/federal-reserve-john-williams-rates.html
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Trump Officials Are Sending 1,000 More Immigration Officers to Minnesota
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Trump Officials Are Sending 1,000 More Immigration Officers to Minnesota
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/border-patrol-minnesota-surge.html
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NYT: The FBIâs ICE Shooting Inquiry Examines Renee Goodâs Possible Ties to Activist Groups
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F.B.I. Inquiry Into ICE Shooting Is Examining Victimâs Possible Ties to Activist Groups
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/fbi-renee-good-ice-shooting.html
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Harvardâs Foreign Enrollment Hits Record Despite Trump Battle
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Harvardâs Foreign Enrollment Hits Record Despite Trump Battle
Harvard University enrolled a record number of international students in the current academic year, even as the Trump administration sought repeatedly to curb student visas and funding for the Ivy Lea...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/harvard-s-foreign-enrollment-hits-record-despite-trump-battle
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If Trump succeeds in gaining control of the Federal Reserve, it could have ripple effects beyond U.S. borders.
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The Global Cost of Futzing With the Fed
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/world/federal-reserve-global-costs-iran-gaza.html
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What Justice Department investigation of Fed chair Powell may mean for your money
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What the Justice Department investigation of Fed Chair Powell may mean for your money
The Justice Department's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could have far-reaching impacts on consumer wallets, economists say.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/fed-chair-powell-investigation.html
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Trump will not be able to intimidate Powell
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DOJ trying to âintimidate' Powell by launching criminal probe: Fmr. Federal Reserve general counsel
The Department of Justice launches a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Former Federal Reserve General Counsel Scott Alvarez reacts to the investigation and what it could...
https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/doj-trying-to-intimidate-powell-by-launching-criminal-probe-fmr-federal-reserve-general-counsel-255828549938
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Multiple GOP Senators, Including Close Allies, Break With Trump on Criminal Probe Into Powell
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GOP Senators, Including Close Allies, Break With Trump on Criminal Probe Into Powell
Multiple Republican senators have come out to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump pursuing criminal charges against Fed chair Jerome Powell.
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/gop-senators-including-close-allies-break-with-trump-on-criminal-probe-into-powell
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Judge Strikes Down Trumpâs Latest Effort to Stop Offshore Wind
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Judge Strikes Down Trumpâs Latest Effort to Stop Offshore Wind
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/climate/judge-strikes-down-trumps-latest-effort-to-stop-offshore-wind.html
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CBSâs Norah OâDonnell Grills Iranâs Crown Prince About Protests: âIs it Responsible to Be Sending Citizens in Iran to Their Deaths?â
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CBSâs Norah OâDonnell Grills Iranâs Crown Prince About Protests: âIs it Responsible to Be Sending Citizens in Iran to Their Deaths?â
Reza Pahlavi told Norah O'Donnell that he believes Donald Trump is poised to help liberate the Iranian people from the current hard-line Islamic regime.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/cbss-norah-odonnell-grills-irans-crown-prince-about-protests-is-it-responsible-to-be-sending-citizens-in-iran-to-their-deaths
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Minnesota Sues Trump Admin for âFederal Invasion of the Twin Citiesâ
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JUST IN: Minnesota, Illinois Sue Trump Admin for âFederal Invasionâ
The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul sued the Trump administration on Monday over the recent surge of immigration agents in the area, arguing that it amounted to "a fede...
https://www.mediaite.com/lawcrime/just-in-minnesota-sues-trump-admin-for-federal-invasion-of-the-twin-cities
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The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that President Donald Trump âhas complained to aides repeatedlyâ in recent weeks about his Attorney General Pam Bondi being âweakâ and âineffectiveâ at pursuing his agenda.
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Bombshell Report Reveals Trump is Privately Grousing About Pam Bondi â Considers Her âWeakâ and âIneffectiveâ
"The criticisms appear to be part of an intense campaign by Trump to pressure the Justice Department to more aggressively pursue his priorities," WSJ reports
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/bombshell-report-reveals-trump-is-privately-grousing-about-pam-bondi-considers-her-weak-and-ineffective/
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Four migrants die in US ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026
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Four migrants die in US ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026
Four migrants died while in custody of U.S. immigration authorities over the first 10 days of 2026, according to government press releases, a loss of life that followed record detention deaths last ye...
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/four-migrants-die-us-ice-custody-over-first-10-days-2026-2026-01-12
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Trumpâs Attack on the Federal Reserve Is Already Backfiring
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Opinion | Trumpâs Attack on the Fed Is Already Backfiring
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/opinion/trump-jerome-powell-federal-reserve.html
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Breaking: Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran - NBC News
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BREAKING: Minnesota sues over the deployment of thousands of immigration agents, alleging the Trump administration is 'targeting' the state for its diversity. - NBC News
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The vice president knows what ICE means to MAGA. David Frum
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Why Vance Committed So Hard to the Minneapolis Shooter
The vice president knows what ICE means to MAGA.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/vance-defends-minneapolis-shooter-ice-maga-symbol/685584/
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Judge orders HHS to restore funding for childrenâs health programs as lawsuit continues
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Judge orders HHS to restore funding for childrenâs health programs as lawsuit continues | CNN
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification ...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/12/health/aap-lawsuit-funding-trump
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Illinois sues Trump administration over use of federal forces in state
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Illinois sues Trump administration over use of federal forces in state
Illinois sued Republican U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday, with the state's Democratic governor JB Pritzker saying the lawsuit was filed over the Department of Homeland Security'...
https://www.reuters.com/world/illinois-sues-trump-administration-over-use-federal-forces-state-2026-01-12
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Trump Reportedly âLeans Towardâ Iran Strike as JD Vance Urges Talks
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Trump Reportedly âLeans Towardâ Iran Strike as JD Vance Urges Talks
President Donald Trump is reportedly leaning toward authorizing military strikes on the Iranian regime as it continues to violently clamp down on protesters.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-reportedly-leans-toward-iran-strike-as-jd-vance-urges-talks
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Jim Cramer Blasts Trump DOJ For Going After Fed Chief: âOnly a Hack Would Want The Job Nowâ
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Jim Cramer Blasts Trump DOJ For Going After Fed Chief: âOnly a Hack Would Want The Job Nowâ
Jim Cramer began his appearance on Monday morning's Squawk on the Street by stating plainly: "I think Chairman [Jerome] Powell has done a terrific job."
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Why the Federal Reserve's independence from the White House matters
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Why the Federal Reserve's independence from the White House matters
The Justice Department is threatening the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment over the testimony of Fed Chair Jerome Powell this summer regarding its building renovations.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-the-federal-reserves-independence-from-the-white-house-matters
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The court case that allows ICE to stop just about anybody has always been dangerousâand ICEâs use of it takes this to an extreme, Paul Rosenzweig argues.
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The Court Case That Is Allowing ICE to Stop Just About Anyone It Wants
Whren v. United States needs to go.
https://bit.ly/4qsrq1x
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Why attacking Iran right now could be too risky for the US
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Why attacking Iran right now could be too risky for the US
Donald Trump is threatening to hit Iran hard, but could an attack right now be too risky?
https://news.sky.com/story/bluesky-13493469
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Trump Loves Calling People âTerrorists.â Weâre Starting to See How That Ends.
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Trump Loves Calling People âTerrorists.â Weâre Starting to See How That Ends.
âFor my friends, everything; for my enemies, the law.â
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/renee-good-killing-trump-ice-terrorists.html
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Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says
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Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says
An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/12/civilian-casualties-in-ukraine-up-sharply-in-2025-un-monitor-says
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Greenland rejects US takeover under âany circumstanceâ
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Greenland rejects US takeover under âany circumstanceâ
Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/12/greenland-rejects-us-takeover-under-any
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