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... according to a White House official. It was the first direct diplomatic talks in decades between the two countries, which have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948. Hezbollah had opposed direct talks between Lebanon and Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUvbIgTimAk&t=5s
Challenges: A federal court panel and the state Supreme Court, in February, each rejected Republican challenges to the judicial map selection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEG8HW0WYOI Where redistricting efforts were denied Governors, lawmakers or partisan officials pushed for congressional redistricting in numerous states. In at least five states ...
... Last month, Russia fired 948 drones and 34 missiles in the space of 24 hours in the largest assault of the war on civilian areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOCwmwf-3yY At least four people were killed overnight in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old, with more than ...
... sits atop significant reserves of oil, natural gas, cobalt, bauxite, iron ore, gold and diamonds, making resource extraction one of the pillars of its economy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvo1BD-nydA While French and English companies have long dominated the extraction industry in Cameroon, Chinese companies have established ...
... of a complete disconnection in the dialogue between the two countries,” Gila Gamliel, Israel’s minister of science and technology, told Army Radio Thursday morning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB2xh0npY7E Gamliel, who was at a cabinet meeting late Wednesday night about negotiations with Lebanon, is part of Israel ...
... And they don’t demand perfection,” Hegseth said of the public, after criticizing the press. “You only seek the negative,” Hegseth said of the press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXuu1-ZyCMY Hegseth is overstating public support for the conflict. A recent AP-NORC poll shows nearly 60% of ...
... has described migrants from poorer countries in vulgar terms, and he has falsely accused Haitian migrants in Ohio of eating their neighbors’ cats and dogs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_YPVvenisU Rep. Laura Gillen, D-N.Y., whose district includes Long Island’s Haitian community, said she promised ...
... mean a vessel beat the blockade. “Humanitarian shipments including food and medical supplies essential for the survival of the civilian populations” can pass with inspections. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUvbIgTimAk That last provision aligns with international law on naval warfare, which bars blockades solely intended to starve civilians ...
... to pull back vaccine recommendations and messaging, which they said have caused unnecessary deaths. Kennedy fired back, often raising his voice as he accused the Democrats of misrepresenting his work and past statements. Kennedy also testified Thursday afternoon before the House Appropriations Committee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0zPQXqaauk
... and health agencies for fiscal year 2027. Vought, the White House budget director, testified before a House panel Wednesday. Watch the full House hearing below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhmhukyOYJ4 The president’s budget request is not final. But it does signal the Trump administration’s priorities for ...
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