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Intelligence head Tulsi Gabbard amazes with claim it’s not her job to determine threats

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) pushed National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to answer questions about President Donald Trump‘s knowledge of economic fallout prior to the Iran war during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday. Gabbard tried to dodge his questions

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U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

Separately, the White House says Trump will waive, for 60 days, requirements for goods shipped between U.S. ports to be moved on U.S.-flagged vessels for 60 days.

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Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC’s cultural life, bringing joy — and a backlash

NYC Mayor Mamdani observed Ramadan publicly at a time when many politicians and activists on the right are voicing hostility and in some cases open bigotry toward American Muslims. (Image credit: Brian Mann)

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FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are tightening safety rules in congested airspace around major airports, suspending the use of visual separation between planes and helicopters. (Image credit: Tom Brenner)

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Trump’s tariffs are causing harm to American manufacturers instead of benefiting them

The White House says the Republican president’s policies will take time to make a difference.

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Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department – NPR

Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department  NPR DHS pick Mullin boasts of ‘special assignments’ abroad but offers few details  The Washington Post “Classified”: Mullin offers few details on mystery 2016 mission  Axios Live: Senate confirmation hearing for Trump’s DHS

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Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare — and catching the U.S. off guard – NPR

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare — and catching the U.S. off guard  NPR The Autonomous Battlefield  Foreign Affairs Opinion | I’ve seen several types of warfare. This is the worst.  The Washington Post Cheap drones transform global battlefield  Axios World Drone Warfare Market

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