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Economy
US Congress Moves to Block Russian Fuel Purchases After Trump–Putin Deal
DID Press: Some members of the US Congress are preparing legislation to block purchases of Russian oil following an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply Russian diesel to American and global markets. Republican…
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Election
Trump Urges Supporters to “Pretend” He Is on the Ballot in November
DID Press: U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Republican supporters to “pretend” that his name is on the ballot in the November midterm elections. Speaking at a rally in Mobile, Alabama, Trump said Republican voter turnout declines when he is…
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education
Congress Pushes Back as Trump Moves to Rescind $810M in Approved Funding
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of about $810 million in funding previously appropriated by Congress, using a mechanism known as a “pocket rescission,” according to the White House and U.S. media reports. The measure affects…
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Afghanistan
US Congress Extends Afghanistan War Commission’s Mandate
DID Press: The United States Congress has extended the mandate of the independent, bipartisan Afghanistan War Commission for another year. The commission said leaders of relevant committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, representing the country’s two…
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Economy
US Congressman: Iran War Has Weakened America
DID Press: US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the Trump administration’s war with Iran has significantly weakened the United States, arguing that the conflict has strained the country’s military capabilities and economic stability. In a post on X, Massie wrote:…
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Economy
Over 100 House Democrats Back Bid to Halt US Military Aid to Israel
DID Press: More than 100 Democratic members of the US House of Representatives voted in favor of a proposal to halt military aid to Israel, highlighting growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Washington’s policy toward its key Middle East…
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Government
US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Sudden Illness
DID Press: The office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that the Republican lawmaker died following a “brief and sudden illness.” No further details about the nature of his illness or the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately released.…
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Human Rights
US Presbyterian Church Calls Gaza War “Genocide”
DID Press: General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has overwhelmingly passed a resolution describing Israel’s war in Gaza as “genocide” and urging the US Congress to impose an arms embargo on Israel. The resolution was approved with 454 votes…
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Government
US Congress Rocked by Scandals as 2 Lawmakers Resign, 2 Face Expulsion Risk
DID Press: Two members of US House of Representatives resigned on Monday amid escalating misconduct allegations, while two others are facing potential expulsion, deepening political turmoil in Washington. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic lawmaker from California, stepped down following allegations of…
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Government
US Congress Acts to Curb Trump’s Military Authority Following Iran Truce
DID Press: Hours after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the US Congress initiated efforts to restrict his war powers. Chuck Schumer, Senate minority leader, stated that a bill would be introduced next week requiring congressional approval before…
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