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Trump admin considering total Naval blockade to stop Cuban oil imports: Report
The blockade would significantly hurt Cuba's economy because Cuba imports about 60% of its oil supply, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Pentagon drops new National Defense Strategy that places defending homeland as top priority
The priority is a change from President Donald Trump's first administration, which labeled China as a serious challenger in an era of “great power competition," and the focus on China was supported by the Biden administration in 2022.
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US military kills two in latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling vessel, leaves one survivor
The strike was part of "Joint Task Force Southern Spear" which targets alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
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Chicago ranks among most expensive cities to rent apartment
Illinois Policy Institute Director of Fiscal and Economic Research Bryce Hill says Chicago residents everywhere are paying the price for the city’s rising rental apartment prices.
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Customs and Border Patrol agents blocked from entering LA Dodgers parking lot
"[U.S. Customs and Border Patrol] vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement," the Department of Homeland Security said.
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Iranian foreign minister says 'no talks' with US on nuclear program while Israel continues attacks
“The Americans have sent serious messages asking for serious talks. But we have no words for America,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
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DC man found incompetent to stand trial in stabbing of Rand Paul aide, unlikely to be prosecuted
“There are no prospects that Mr. Neal will return to competency in the foreseeable future,” D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd E. Edelman said.
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One million illegal immigrants have left US since January: study
The study was conducted by the Center for Immigration Studies, based on Census Bureau’s monthly surveys.
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Trump 'border czar' Homan says ICE raids on farms, hotels will continue, but 'criminals come first'
"We're going to continue to do worksite enforcement operations, even on farms and hotels, but based on a prioritized basis," Tom Homan said.
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Federal appeals court hands Trump big win, lets him maintain control over California National Guard
A federal judge had blocked Trump from maintaining control over the troops used to quell riots in Los Angeles.
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Federal district judge rejects 'Duffy Directive' that ties DOT grants to immigration cooperation
Duffy made the announcement in April that states would lose funding for various infrastructure projects, like roads and bridges, if they support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.
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Ohio GOP Congressman said a 'deranged man' showing him a Palestinian flag ran him off the road
“As I was driving to work, some unhinged, deranged man decided to lay on his horn and run me off the road, when he couldn’t get my attention, to show me a Palestinian flag, not to mention death to Israel, death to me — that he wanted to kill me and my family,” Miller said.
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Unelected officials 'complicit' in costing taxpayers billions, Trump says
Trump's familiar criticism of the man he appointed to lead the U.S. central bank in 2017 came after the Federal Open Market Committee decided Wednesday to hold interest rates steady. Trump has been pushing Powell to lower rates.