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‘Demand more’: WaPo opinion writer won’t apologize for making Dems ‘uncomfortable’

A Washington Post opinion writer came out swinging against Democrats who complained he hasn’t been tougher on President Donald Trump. Shadi Hamid wrote Monday, “I’m more critical of Democrats precisely because I expect more from them.” He continued, “When Trump

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Pope’s infection is a ‘complex clinical situation’, Vatican says

The pope’s condition is “stable” and he is “touched by messages of affection”, the Vatican has said in an update amid his hospital stay.

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The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’ – CNN International

The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’  CNN International

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Why are Israel’s deals to exchange hostages so lopsided?

An Israeli delegation is in Cairo to hash out details for the second phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Under the first phase of the deal, Hamas agreed to release a total of 33 Israeli hostages – and Israel

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‘Backfired spectacularly’: European officials reportedly now view US as an ‘adversary’

If Vice President J.D. Vance hoped to earn respect among international leaders with his speech in Germany last week, it wouldn’t work, according to one senior diplomat. Vance not only didn’t persuade his audience, he insulted them, the Financial Times

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The White House Is Criticized Over ‘Offensive’ Valentine’s Day Social Media Post – TIME

The White House Is Criticized Over ‘Offensive’ Valentine’s Day Social Media Post  TIME

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After triumphant return to White House, Trump is still fixated on Biden: ‘It’s his fault’ – CNN

After triumphant return to White House, Trump is still fixated on Biden: ‘It’s his fault’  CNN

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At least 31 dead after bus crash in Bolivia

At least 31 people have died after a bus crash in Bolivia, police have said.

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Four top deputies to Eric Adams have resigned, New York mayor says – CNN

Four top deputies to Eric Adams have resigned, New York mayor says  CNN Opinion | Refusing to Carry Out Trump’s Flagrantly Dishonest Orders  The New York Times New York City Council Calls For Under-fire Mayor’s Resignation  Barron’s At least 3 NYC deputy mayors

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Mexico’s President Sheinbaum threatens to take legal action over the Gulf name change

Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf. (Image credit: ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)

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