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Trump signs executive order putting new sanctions against Russia under Lindsey Graham Act on hold
The president said the order only impacts sanctions under the Graham Act, and not sanctions imposed by other executive orders.
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Trump admin announces ban of unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border
The temporary flight restriction zone for drones is up to 400 feet above ground level and extends one nautical mile north of the southern border, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Deputy Secret Service director to leave agency after 18 months in position
The departure comes after reports surfaced concerning a potential conflict of interest given his work at drone-manufacturer Fortem Technologies.
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Abbott set to appeal federal court ruling blocking Texas border security law
After the bill was signed into law in 2023, multiple groups sued, arguing the law is unconstitutional and that illegal entry is a federal crime, not a state crime. A district court and panel of Fifth Circuit judges agreed.
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US Supreme Court denies Virginia Democrats' redistricting appeal
Virginia Democrats filed an emergency appeal Monday after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the state's redistricting referendum last week, ruling that the legislative process in which the referendum was created was unconstitutional.
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Trump’s ‘historic’ visit to China yields some economic, less geopolitical fruits
Former President Joe Biden did not visit China while in office, so it was also the first time a U.S. president has visited the country in nearly 10 years.
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State Department says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended 45 days as talks continue
The State Department will resume hosting political negotiations on June 2 and June 3, and a security track will be hosted at the Pentagon on May 29 with military delegations from both countries.
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Despite summit optimism, China still presents ‘fundamental challenge,’ experts say
Juxtaposed with the upbeat summit in Beijing, the Justice Department's pursuit of China’s agents in the U.S. reached a crescendo ahead of the meeting.
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Lawmaker wants feds to probe research contractors for physical evidence of UFOs
"The Truth is Out There": The lawmakers’ crusade for transparency celebrated a major milestone this week when the Trump administration fulfilled its promise to release thousands of previously secret UFO files.
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Taiwan urges US to move forward with arms deal after Trump's hesitancy
Taiwan's foreign affairs ministry emphasized the U.S.’s “long-standing and consistent policy toward Taiwan," and stated the sale was supported by the Taiwan Relations Act.
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Trump says tariffs never came up during China trip
"We didn't discuss tariffs," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as the plane refueled in Anchorage, Alaska. Asked why, he responded: "Wasn't brought up."
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Germany's leader urges Iran to 'come to the negotiating table now' after Trump call
Trump and the chancellor have had a rocky relationship over the conflict in the Middle East, with Trump last month singling Merz out over his alleged support of Iran developing nuclear weapons.
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Texas Supreme Court declines to boot House Dems who fled state during redistricting
Last year, several Democrats left the state in a bid to deny lawmakers a quorum for redistricting, though many returned, and the state ultimately passed a new slate of congressional maps.