U.S. Congress
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Economy
US House Votes to Halt Military Operations Against Iran
DID Press: US House of Representatives voted 220-204 on Tuesday to approve a war-powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to end U.S. military operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes continued action. The measure marks the third time the House has…
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Afghanistan
Nancy Mace Says US Should Not Recognize Taliban Government
DID Press: U.S. Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, has described the Taliban as a terrorist organization and called efforts to legitimize the group “dangerous and reckless.” She said the United States should not recognize the Taliban-led government…
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Afghanistan
Aisha Wahab Sworn In as First Afghan American in US Congress
DID Press: Aisha Wahab was sworn in on Wednesday as the first Afghan American to serve in the U.S. Congress, formally taking her seat in the House of Representatives for California’s 14th Congressional District. Wahab, 39, won a special election…
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Election
Afghan American Aisha Wahab Wins US House Seat Despite Pro-Israel Spending
DID Press: Aisha Wahab, a Democratic politician and outspoken critic of Israeli policies, has won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from California, defeating a rival backed by millions of dollars in spending from pro-Israel groups. Wahab’s victory…
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Athlete
US Congress Probes FIFA President’s Ties to Trump
DID Press: US Congress has launched a new inquiry into FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s relationship with President Donald Trump, amid scrutiny over alleged political influence on decisions within world football’s governing body. According to the report, Representative Jamie Raskin, the…
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Afghanistan
US Lawmaker: Recognizing Taliban Would Be “Reckless and Dangerous”
DID Press: Nancy Mace has renewed her opposition to any future U.S. recognition of the Taliban government, warning that granting legitimacy to the group would be “reckless and dangerous.” In a post on social media platform X, Mace announced a…
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Election
Politico: Republicans Set Deadline for Ending Iran War
DID Press: A group of Republican lawmakers has reportedly urged Donald Trump to bring the U.S. war with Iran to an end by September 7, according to a report by Politico, as political pressure mounts ahead of congressional midterm elections.…
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Economy
Israel to Invest $110B in Domestic Weapons Industry over Next Decade
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday the country will invest $110 billion over the next ten years to develop an independent domestic weapons industry. A significant portion of the military equipment used by the Israeli army has…
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Government
Aftermath of Kirk’s Murder: WH Requests $58M for Protection of Officials
DID Press: Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and supporter of US President Donald Trump, White House has requested an additional $58 million from the U.S. Congress to enhance security measures for officials of the executive…
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