Congress
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Government
US to Close Five Diplomatic Missions Abroad
DID Press: United States has informed Congress of its decision to close five diplomatic missions overseas as part of a broader effort to streamline its global diplomatic footprint, according to sources cited by Reuters. The planned closures include US diplomatic…
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Economy
US Congressional Delegation Meets Pakistan Army Chief
DID Press: A United States congressional delegation has met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, in Rawalpindi for talks focused on regional security, economic cooperation, and bilateral trade. According to the Pakistan Army’s Inter-Services Public…
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Government
US Lawmakers Warn Over Saudi Nuclear Deal Risks
DID Press: A group of US lawmakers from both Democratic and Republican parties have warned about the potential consequences of a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement between Washington and Riyadh, raising concerns over nuclear proliferation risks in the Middle East. According…
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Government
Schumer Calls for End to US Military Action Against Iran
DID Press: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has called for an end to U.S. military action against Iran, warning that prolonging the conflict would place American service members at greater risk. In a post on X, Schumer said that “every…
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Government
Bernie Sanders Calls for End to US War Against Iran
DID Press: US Senator Bernie Sanders has called for an immediate end to the war against Iran, criticizing the resumption of US military actions and accusing President Donald Trump of reversing a ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted on X,…
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Economy
Trump Urges Fast-Track Approval of $350B Pentagon Budget
DID Press: Donald Trump has called on Republicans in Congress to urgently approve a $350 billion Pentagon funding package, citing rising military pressures and financial strain linked to ongoing operations against Iran. According to reports from Washington, Trump is seeking…
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Afghanistan
Former US Officials Call to Stop Afghan Refugee Transfer to Congo
DID Press: A group of former US civilian and military officials has called for the cancellation of a reported plan to transfer Afghan refugees from a detention facility in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging Washington to uphold…
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Government
US Senate Supports Measure to End War Against Iran
DID Press: US Senate has, for the first time, approved a resolution calling on the government to end military involvement in the war against Iran. In a vote held Tuesday and broadcast live on C-SPAN, 50 senators voted in favor…
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Government
‘Sharia-Free America’ Hearings Spark Accusations of Organized Islamophobia in Congress
DID Press: Muslim advocacy groups in the United States have accused members of Congress of fueling anti-Muslim sentiment after Republicans held hearings centered on the theme of a “Sharia-Free America.” The Council of American-Islamic Organizations, a coalition representing more than…
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Economy
US Congress Report: 42 American Aircraft Lost During Iran War
DID Press: A new report by the Congressional Research Service of the United States has estimated that at least 42 American aircraft—including fighter jets and drones—were destroyed, missing, or damaged during the recent conflict with Iran. According to the report,…
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