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Trump administration’s agreement to help Saudi Arabia develop nuclear power for civilian purposes. But some lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns fearing that the kingdom could use it to develop nuclear weapons. share.google/ATSc1QYOPnkXWZQ…
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Hegseth Issues Veiled Order to Military to Vote Republican in Midterms Hegseth said that the number of military members unregistered to vote would outnumber the populations of multiple blue cities newrepublic.com/post/215887/…
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Trump has met two world leaders on the tarmac: Xi and Putin.
David Cochrane: "The president has met two world leaders on the tarmac: President Xi and President Putin. And that is an interesting thing."
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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba: Though the message makes no reference to Cuba, the request is for continued military planning aimed at Cuba share.google/qoSnIIqjiBXK1mM…
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The collapse of farm exports is the most underappreciated story in American politics There is no easy fix to the damage that Trump's trade war has done to American agriculture. reason.com/2026/09/24/the-co…
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Perfect question
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Spotted in Paris
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Bank account jumped from under $50,000 to over $1 million: Pete Hegseth has reported more than $1 million in an account that he previously listed as holding no more than $50,000, according to his newly released annual financial disclosure. advocate.com/politics/nation…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump is the reason for the hold on the release Epstein Files: "He had a 100% lock on, this was not going to be released... shut it down."
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U.S. Military Prepares for Possible Action in Cuba New documents reveal that U.S Southern Command is investigating how soon the military action can take place. newrepublic.com/post/215859/…
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Trump's economy
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Canada Climbs, America Falls: Canada just secured the 20th spot on the World Press Freedom Index, completely eclipsing the U.S., which has absolutely plunged to a shocking 64th place. While Canadian journalists still face issues like corporate media concentration and local protest restrictions, Canada remains a relatively safe haven for free speech. Meanwhile, the U.S. is now categorized as "problematic" for media freedom, sitting just ahead of nations with severe political instability. This massive gap begs a serious question: What the hell happened to America? A nation built on the bedrock of the First Amendment is now FAILING to protect its own freedom of press. Rising hostility toward reporters, political polarization, and public distrust have broken the American media landscape. As Canada holds the line for free expression in North America, the country south of its border has drifted into dangerous territory. It is time for Americans to ask hard questions about their democracy. Lately it's hard to even point it out.... even to Americans. #cdnpoly #canpoli #MAGA #Republicans #usa #Democrats
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Carney’s Big Challenge: Time As he tries to break Canada’s dependence on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he knows Canadians will feel pain from the trade war. nytimes.com/2026/09/24/world…
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Why are you so cruel?
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That's a good question...
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