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Rubio Announces Sweeping Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
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Rubio Announces Sweeping Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces broad US sanctions on the ICC to block prosecution of Americans abroad.

Trump Immigration Crackdown Could Slash Social Security by $2,152 Annually
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Trump Immigration Crackdown Could Slash Social Security by $2,152 Annually

Trump’s immigration crackdown may cut Social Security benefits by $2,152 yearly, worsen food prices, and stall housing nationwide.

President Trump Names Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary
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President Trump Names Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary

President Trump selected Katie Zacharia, conservative commentator and former DHS official, as his new White House press secretary.

New Texas Senate Poll Shows Dead Heat as Early Voting Nears
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New Texas Senate Poll Shows Dead Heat as Early Voting Nears

A new UMass Lowell/YouGov poll finds Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 45% with early voting set to begin Oct. 19.

Leaked Memo Reveals Trump Administration Plans to Deploy ‘Heat Ray’ Weapon
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Leaked Memo Reveals Trump Administration Plans to Deploy ‘Heat Ray’ Weapon

A leaked memo shows the Pentagon approved lending a heat ray weapon to immigration authorities, raising alarm over Trump’s crackdown tactics.

Pentagon Deputy Steve Feinberg Defends $300M Contract Amid Corruption Claims
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Pentagon Deputy Steve Feinberg Defends $300M Contract Amid Corruption Claims

Pentagon Deputy Steve Feinberg defends $300 million spent on consultancy linked to his old firm despite conflict concerns.

President Trump Targets Minnesota’s Somali Community in Controversial Truth Social Post
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President Trump Targets Minnesota’s Somali Community in Controversial Truth Social Post

President Trump accuses Somali immigrants of causing violence in Minnesota, urging residents to 'fight back' and calling for federal intervention.

Nebraska Ranchers Protest After Trump Allows 661M Pounds of Foreign Beef Amid Rising Prices
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Nebraska Ranchers Protest After Trump Allows 661M Pounds of Foreign Beef Amid Rising Prices

Nebraska ranchers criticize President Trump’s move to import 661 million pounds of foreign beef as U.S. beef prices hit $6.92 per pound.

Trump Voters Show Tepid Enthusiasm Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Approval Dips
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Trump Voters Show Tepid Enthusiasm Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Approval Dips

A new poll reveals declining enthusiasm among Trump voters for the 2026 midterms amid slipping presidential approval ratings.

Obama Raises Over $13 Million for Democrats Ahead of Crucial Elections
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Obama Raises Over $13 Million for Democrats Ahead of Crucial Elections

Barack Obama has raised more than $13.6 million for Democrats through fundraisers and digital ads ahead of November elections.

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