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Russia and Ukraine exchange long-range attacks as their front-line forces remain bogged down

By Associated Press

The report Thursday comes as both sides in the war continue long-range strikes while their front-line forces remain largely deadlocked.

Foreign governments spent millions at Trump businesses while he held office, Democrats say

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

House Democrats released a new report showing foreign countries spent millions at former President Trump’s businesses while he held office. The release appears to be a political counter-punch to Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his family’s foreign business…

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Blinken heads to the Middle East again as fears of regional conflict surge

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Blinken leaves late Thursday on his latest extended Mideast tour, which will take him to Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank and Egypt.

DHS Secretary Mayorkas on immigration system strains and border security negotiations

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

The U.S. government is set to partially shut down in 15 days unless a funding agreement is reached. But immigration is a key sticking point in those talks, and it’s an issue that has plagued Congress and the White House…

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Here's how the 2024 Iowa caucus will work

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

The Republican process this year is largely unchanged, but Iowa Democrats were forced to completely redo their caucus and presidential delegate selection process after the chaotic caucuses of 2020.

Strike kills 12 people, mostly children, in Gaza area declared safe by Israel

By Najib Jobain, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press

The strike came as Israeli troops pressed their assault in the nearby city of Khan Younis, where the military says it has been uncovering tunnels of Hamas and battled fighters from the militant group.

Putin speeds up citizenship path for migrants who enlist in the Russian military

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

The move comes as Moscow is trying to replenish its troops in Ukraine by various methods, including the recruitment of migrants.

Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after U.S., allies issue 'final warning'

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Thursday's attack took place just hours after the White House and a host of partner nations issued a 'final warning' to the Iran-backed militia group to cease the attacks or face potential military action.

Trump's lawyers want special counsel Jack Smith held in contempt in 2020 election interference case

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Prosecutors have acknowledged the deadlines in the case are on hold pending an appeal. But prosecutors say they'd continue meeting the deadlines to ensure the prompt resumption of the case once it's returned to the court.