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‘Is there proof?’ Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Ayman al-Zawahiri’s killing is midterm conspiracy

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) used her congressional Twitter account to claim that Democrats engaged in a conspiracy to claim terrorist mastermind Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed to boost their midterm fortunes. In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Greene suggested

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan despite Chinese warnings

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday, starting a visit that Beijing had warned her against taking, saying it would undermine Sino-US relations. Live television images showed the 82-year-old lawmaker, who flew on a

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, raising tensions between U.S. and China

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan despite threats from Beijing of serious consequences, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.

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For the Taliban, a New Era of Isolation Has Arrived

The group has promised moderation even while reinstituting its harsh rule of Afghanistan. Now, the revelation that the Taliban were sheltering Al Qaeda’s leader is likely to harden support for sanctions.

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Biden Names Top FEMA and CDC Officials to Lead Monkeypox Response

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak. The White

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How The Climate Bill Could Help The U.S. Lead the Global Electric Vehicle Race

This week, everyone working on energy and climate issues in the U.S. is intensely focused on the Inflation Reduction Act, looking for smoke signals as to whether it will pass and if any modifications will be made. The bill is

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Al Qaeda Leader Killed: What We Know

The United States said it killed the Qaeda leader, an ally of Osama bin Laden who was considered a mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks. Here’s a guide to the drone strike and its implications.

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Donald Trump endorses ‘Eric’ in Missouri primary – but which one? – The Guardian US

Donald Trump endorses ‘Eric’ in Missouri primary – but which one?  The Guardian US Inside the wild Bedminster lobbying spree that led to Trump’s double Missouri endorsement  POLITICO Trump endorses “ERIC” in Missouri GOP Senate primary. There’s more than one Eric in

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Russia designates Ukraine’s Azov Regiment terrorists

Russia’s Supreme Court has labeled Ukraine’s Azov Regiment as a terrorist organization banned in Russia, a designation that could spell prison terms for the battalion’s prisoners of war.

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Dismal Views of the National Economy : It’s the Inflation, Stupid

Public satisfaction with the state of the nation is about as low as it has been in 20 years of Pew polling; but optimism about the future rises somewhat. The post Dismal Views of the National Economy : It’s the

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