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Trump’s Elite Legal Team at Sullivan & Cromwell Collapses Ahead of Appeals
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Trump’s Elite Legal Team at Sullivan & Cromwell Collapses Ahead of Appeals

President Trump’s high-profile legal team at Sullivan & Cromwell shrinks to one ahead of key criminal and civil appeals in 2026.

Unauthorized Cigarette Ignites $70M Fire on USS George Washington Off South America Coast
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Unauthorized Cigarette Ignites $70M Fire on USS George Washington Off South America Coast

USS George Washington suffered a $70 million fire triggered by unauthorized smoking and hidden flammable oil while en route to Japan in 2026.

North Carolina’s New State Budget Brings Major Changes to K-12 Education
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North Carolina’s New State Budget Brings Major Changes to K-12 Education

Governor Stein signs 2026 budget with teacher raises, new safety rules, and community oversight amid ongoing debates in NC schools.

MAGA Supporter Turns on Trump After Wife’s Detention Sparks Fear in California
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MAGA Supporter Turns on Trump After Wife’s Detention Sparks Fear in California

A MAGA voter and his wife face fear and uncertainty after her arrest and detention by ICE in California.

US Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Siege of Palestinian Homes in West Bank
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US Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Siege of Palestinian Homes in West Bank

The US sharply criticizes Israeli settlers’ five-day siege of Palestinian homes in Qusra, West Bank, marking a rare rebuke amid ongoing violence.

Trump’s Truth Social Alerts Fail to Attract Subscribers Amid Financial Losses
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Trump’s Truth Social Alerts Fail to Attract Subscribers Amid Financial Losses

Donald Trump’s new Truth Social alerts service fails to gain subscribers, deepening losses for the struggling platform.

Senator Hegseth Faces Backlash for Excluding Democrats from Defense Budget Talks
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Senator Hegseth Faces Backlash for Excluding Democrats from Defense Budget Talks

Republican Pete Hegseth is criticized for locking Democrats out of key defense budget talks, risking bipartisan support for $1.5tn military spending.

Marco Rubio Calls RFK Jr.’s Meat-and-Sauerkraut Diet ‘Crazy’
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Marco Rubio Calls RFK Jr.’s Meat-and-Sauerkraut Diet ‘Crazy’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismisses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s meat-heavy diet as impractical and unsustainable for his busy travel schedule.

Trump Signs Memo Allowing US Firms to Conduct Cyber Attacks on Criminal Networks
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Trump Signs Memo Allowing US Firms to Conduct Cyber Attacks on Criminal Networks

President Trump authorizes US companies to carry out government-supervised cyber attacks targeting foreign criminal organizations.

Trump DOJ Lawyer Defends IRS Lawsuit Amid Criticism for ‘Lack of Respect’ to Judiciary
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Trump DOJ Lawyer Defends IRS Lawsuit Amid Criticism for ‘Lack of Respect’ to Judiciary

A DOJ lawyer criticized for 'lack of respect' defends Trump’s IRS lawsuit, arguing the settlement was normal, not collusive.

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