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Trump says he’s willing to use economic pressure on Russia to end Ukraine war

Speaking to the World Economic Forum, President Trump railed against the European Union, threatened to levy major tariffs on adversaries and allies, ruminated on global energy markets and spoke of his hopes to end the war in Ukraine. Amna Nawaz

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Federal judge puts blocks on Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, the first legal test for his flurry of immigration actions. Birthright citizenship was enshrined in the Constitution in 1868 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 1898.

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After Jan. 6 pardons, judges who oversaw cases express frustrations

In the days since President Trump’s sweeping clemency of Jan. 6 rioters, the federal courts have been busy processing the dismissals. But the judges who’ve spent years overseeing the hundreds of trials are not hiding their frustration. Geoff Bennett discussed

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A look at destruction in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes and occupation of border region

On Sunday, the 60-day window to implement the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will close. As part of the deal, Israeli troops must withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah must disarm in a border zone. But just days from the deadline,

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Hegseth told senator that he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, AP reports

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained.

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Hegseth told senator that he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, AP reports

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained.

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ICC prosecutor calls for arrest of Taliban duo over ‘persecution’ of women

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has told Sky News he is seeking the arrest of two senior Taliban figures over the “systemic and deliberate” persecution of women in Afghanistan.

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WATCH: Trump signs order recognizing Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, pardons anti-abortion activists

Trump signed another batch of executive orders in the Oval Office on Thursday, ranging from federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to boosting artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries in the United States. He also pardoned anti-abortion activists

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WATCH: Trump signs order recognizing Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, pardons anti-abortion activists

Trump signed another batch of executive orders in the Oval Office on Thursday, ranging from federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to boosting artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries in the United States. He also pardoned anti-abortion activists

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Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media – The Associated Press

Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media  The Associated Press

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