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Trump’s 250‑foot DC arch cleared—then frozen by a judge

The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8–4 to approve a triumphal monument near Arlington after a nine-hour hearing, even as the project lacks congressional funding.

Published: 7 days ago

The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8–4 to approve President Donald Trump’s proposed 250‑foot triumphal arch near the approach from Arli...

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Gavin Newsom commutes 548 California death sentences—principle or positioning?

The governor converted every death sentence in the state to life without parole, an unprecedented mass clemency affecting roughly a quarter of the U.S. death row population.

Published: 7 days ago

California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 death sentences to life without parole—the largest mass clemency in modern U.S. history, covering...

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France’s Nov. 5 strike meets a zero-tolerance security line

Unions plan over 220 actions across sectors as authorities cite intelligence warnings and travelers face disruption alerts.

Published: 8 days ago

France faces a Nov. 5 nationwide strike with more than 220 planned demonstrations as unions press for wage rises, protection of public services, an...

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Musk’s near-half-billion bet fails, oversight risk rises under Democratic Congress

He emerged as the cycle’s largest GOP donor as Tesla and SpaceX shares fell over 5% and Democrats notched gains in Texas, a hub for his expansion.

Published: 8 days ago

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress despite Elon Musk’s near–half‑billiondollar backing of Republican candidates, a bet followed by ...

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Abdul El-Sayed’s historic win tests Democrats’ direction in the Senate

The progressive Democrat defeated Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan’s open seat, contributing to Democratic control of the chamber.

Published: 8 days ago

Democrat Abdul ElSayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber after ...

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Trump Defends Iran War as Democratic Congress Gains Leverage

Democrats now hold the House and Senate, tightening oversight and appropriations for the US‑Israeli campaign launched in February.

Published: 8 days ago

Democrats seized control of both chambers in the 2026 midterms after a Republican wipeout that President Trump and Vice President JD Vance linked i...

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Zelensky awards Melania Trump as evacuation corridor tests diplomacy

The first lady will host Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the White House before Abu Dhabi contacts linked to the Oleshky truce.

Published: 8 days ago

President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded U.S. First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, citing humanitarian support, as internati...

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Alaska’s Senate call caught between ranked-choice rules and 'Decoy Dan' probes

Mississippi’s contest is also razor-close as Alaska’s ranked-choice timeline and related legal actions shape certification.

Published: 8 days ago

Two Senate races remain uncalled: Mississippi is on a knife’s edge, while Alaska may need ranked‑choice tabulation that could stretch the count int...

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Israel’s Herzog Starts Coalition Talks as Interference Probe Tests Guardrails

After formally accepting certified results, he will meet party leaders as the election panel’s limited foreign‑influence inquiry proceeds with Shin Bet and Mossad assistance.

Published: 8 days ago

President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified election results and opened consultations to form a government after election officials dismissed fra...

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French blood bank hacks test cold-chain defenses and possible wider campaign

At three EFS facilities, temperature controls were manipulated before alarms triggered and staff secured vital blood and plasma.

Published: 8 days ago

France’s national blood service says hackers briefly took control of temperature settings at three blood storage sites, pushing thresholds to very ...

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Supreme Court rebuffs late Trump push to sideline 20,000 California ballots

The justices denied an eve-of-election emergency request after lower-court setbacks, leaving California’s election procedures intact.

Published: 9 days ago

The U.S. Supreme Court, acting just hours before the final day of voting, rejected the Trump administration’s emergency bid to have California set ...

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IRGC mine claims collide with US assurances as Hormuz traffic stalls

Iran reports multiple tankers ablaze and intercepted amid asserted closures, while Gulf states warn of risks to energy shipments.

Published: 9 days ago

Iran’s IRGC says multiple oil tankers were set ablaze after striking mines on “unauthorised” routes in the Strait of Hormuz and that other vessels ...

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