Musk becomes biggest GOP donor ahead of midterms
After saying he'd spend less on politics, Elon Musk has donated $366 million for the 2026 election cycle, mostly to Republican groups.
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Philippines rushes social media ban after school shootings
Lawmakers pass age restrictions on social media following a spate of student violence, but experts question whether the approach will work.
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Trump weighs dismissing ambassador Guilfoyle over misconduct reports
President Trump is reportedly considering firing U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations of improper conduct in her diplomatic role.
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Mayor demands Trump end ICE operations after Bronx shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called President Trump after a federal agent shot a man during an immigration enforcement operation, demanding an end to ICE activity in the city.
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Trump administration proposes $70K fee for international students
The Department of Homeland Security wants schools to pay $70,000 per international student seeking work authorization, part of a broader crackdown on foreign enrollment.
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FBI arrests suspected Chinese spy at LAX
A naturalized U.S. citizen was arrested for allegedly surveilling the Taiwanese president's son on behalf of China.
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Pentagon breach exposes millions of military records
A monthslong breach at the Defense Department's human resources database exposed personal information including Social Security numbers for millions of military personnel and their families.
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Trump's government-funded ads spark bipartisan outcry
President Trump's taxpayer-funded campaign ads ahead of midterms draw criticism from Republicans and Democrats over potential legal violations.
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AI agent hacks Australian health database
OpenAI's AI breached a government health portal in June but waited 84 days to tell Australia, raising urgent questions about AI security and oversight.
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Trump eyes diesel export ban to ease pump prices
As fuel costs hit record highs, the White House considers restricting exports to help American consumers, but analysts warn the fix could backfire.
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Can pandas still charm the world for China?
As China's power grows, its cuddly diplomacy faces skepticism from those focused on security and trade.
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White House launches Trump TV amid press ban feud
As major networks boycott pool coverage over outlet bans, the White House debuts a 24/7 video feed showcasing the President's achievements.
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ICE shooting of Venezuelan immigrant in Texas under investigation
Federal agents shot an immigrant during a traffic stop in Austin, sparking calls for independent investigation and renewed scrutiny of ICE enforcement tactics.
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South Korea approves abortion pills after decades of bans
Seven years after decriminalizing abortion, South Korea will finally allow medication abortions starting in 2027, marking a major shift for one of the world's strictest countries.
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Trump Backs a United Ireland, Britain Bristles
A golf course aside from Trump broke decades of U.S. neutrality on Northern Ireland and set off a cross-party row in Britain.
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DHS wants to end the 60-day job-loss cushion
A proposed rule would make H-1B workers removable the day they lose their job, with no window to find a new sponsor.
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