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CIA obtained germs used by Fauci’s institute, which provided cover for its involvement in biodefense
The CIA reportedly used funds to leverage pre-existing civilian research efforts in a way that would benefit both the CIA and NIH, and the unclassified research would be "used to augment and complement” CIA research and development.
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Trump announces massive oil deal with Venezuela
The president said the deal, which will be overseen by War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, secures majority U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela.
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DOJ Weaponization Working Group releases report on 2023 FBI memo targeting traditional Catholics
The internal memo was filed in the FBI's Richmond Field Office and attempted to link "racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists" with "radical-traditionalist Catholic" ideology.
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House Republicans launch judicial task force that targets 'rogue, activist judges'
The new task force, titled the "Judicial Activism Accountability Task Force," will be led by Republican Reps. Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Eli Crane of Arizona.
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Animal and gun rights groups back pro-life pregnancy centers' First Amendment rights at SCOTUS
Washington's Bob Ferguson, now governor, "singled out" Second Amendment Foundation "for a campaign of relentless harassment because of its political beliefs and activities," yet federal lawsuit dismissed as premature.
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Europeans are fueling Russia’s war effort through gas purchases while militaries wither
Europe’s tough talk on defending Ukraine contrasts with Russian oil purchases and faltering military forces.
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HHS spokesperson unexpectedly resigns after arguing with Kennedy amid measles outbreak
“I want to announce to my friends and colleagues that last Friday I announced my resignation effective immediately,” he wrote in a post. “To my colleagues at HHS, I wish you the best and great success.”
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White House urges Senate Dems to pass bill banning transgender athletes from competing against women
The bill was introduced by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, and aims to codify President Donald Trump's No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order.
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Trump: 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect
At a briefing Monday evening, Trump told reporters the tariffs will go into effect beginning Tuesday.
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Former Florida GOP Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dies at age 70
Mario Díaz-Balart praised his brother's legacy in a statement on X, highlighting his brother's career as a "defender of the silent and oppressed.”
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Taiwanese chipmaker commits another $100 billion investment to U.S.
The Taiwanese chipmaker’s investment fuels U.S. facilities to domestically manufacture microchips, bringing additional jobs to the U.S. labor force.
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Ex-Trump security adviser Coates: Resuming peace talks with Ukraine possible if Zelensky changes
Coates said that Zelensky initiated the tension in his meeting with Trump and that future negotiations are dependent on his choices going forward.
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Trump offers 'best wishes' for those observing Muslim religion's Ramadan season
President Donald Trump honored Ramadan during his first term in office, too.