Trump-Backed Candidate Ed Gallrein Defeats Incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary
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Trump-Backed Candidate Ed Gallrein Defeats Incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary

Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky’s 4th congressional district was ousted in a primary election by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL who received strong support from former President Donald Trump. The result marks another success in Trump’s ongoing campaign to influence Republican electorate by backing challengers against sitting lawmakers. Massie, who had represented the […]
Trump Family Tax Returns Shielded from IRS Enforcement in $1.8 Billion Settlement Addendum
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Trump Family Tax Returns Shielded from IRS Enforcement in $1.8 Billion Settlement Addendum

A newly disclosed addendum to a $1.8 billion Justice Department settlement grants broad immunity to Donald Trump, his family members, and the Trump Organization regarding past federal tax filings. The agreement effectively prevents the Internal Revenue Service from pursuing enforcement actions or continuing pending audits related to tax returns filed prior to the settlement’s effective […]
Major U.S. Airlines Push Back Against Mandatory Airport Privatization Plans
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Major U.S. Airlines Push Back Against Mandatory Airport Privatization Plans

A prominent coalition of major U.S. airlines is raising significant concerns regarding a White House proposal that would mandate the use of private security screeners at smaller airports. Currently, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) oversees security operations across the country, and industry leaders are arguing that transitioning to a mandatory private model could threaten aviation […]
Tensions Escalate as Cuba Denounces U.S. Sanctions and Warns Against Military Aggression
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Tensions Escalate as Cuba Denounces U.S. Sanctions and Warns Against Military Aggression

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued a stern condemnation of recent U.S. sanctions, labeling the ongoing economic pressure as an immoral and illegal campaign aimed at destabilizing the island nation. The latest round of restrictions, which includes sanctions against 11 Cuban officials and the country’s primary intelligence agency, has further strained diplomatic relations, with Havana […]
DOJ’s New $1.8 Billion ‘Anti‑Weaponization’ Fund Opens Door to Jan. 6 Convicts and Trump Allies
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DOJ’s New $1.8 Billion ‘Anti‑Weaponization’ Fund Opens Door to Jan. 6 Convicts and Trump Allies

The Justice Department announced a $1.8 billion “Anti‑Weaponization Fund” intended to compensate individuals who claim they were politically targeted during the Biden administration. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that the program is open to “anybody in this country” who files an application, and that a five‑member commission will set the eligibility […]
Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls for Global Coalition to Dismantle Iran’s Financial Networks
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls for Global Coalition to Dismantle Iran’s Financial Networks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a direct appeal to G7 nations, urging them to align with the United States in a concerted effort to dismantle the financial infrastructure supporting Iranian activities. Speaking at the ‘No Money for Terror’ conference in Paris, Bessent emphasized that the global community must move beyond passive observation and actively […]
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff, Challenging Incumbent John Cornyn
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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff, Challenging Incumbent John Cornyn

Former President Donald Trump threw his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary runoff, a move that could reshape the contest against four‑term incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The endorsement, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, praised Paxton as a “true MAGA Warrior” and highlighted his record on tax cuts, deregulation, […]