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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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Government
US Senate Rejects Fresh Bid to Curb Trump’s Iran War Powers
DID Press: United States Senate voted down a Democratic resolution aimed at preventing military action against Iran without formal congressional authorization. The measure failed by a vote of 52 against to 47 in favor, reflecting continued divisions in United States…
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Government
US Government Shuts Down Following Budget Deadlock in Congress
DID Press: Following the failure of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over a temporary budget bill, the U.S. federal government officially shut down at midnight on Tuesday. This marks the first government shutdown during Donald Trump’s second term, a crisis…
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Government
Trump Intends to Rename Pentagon as “Department of War”
DID Press: Trump administration has reportedly initiated efforts to rename U.S. Department of Defense as the “Department of War.” According to the Wall Street Journal, citing a White House official, plans are under review to implement this change. Republican Representative…
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