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Why Trump’s takeover of D.C.’s police marks a historic clash over local control and crime politics
In a first-of-its-kind move, the US president has ordered a federal takeover of Washington’s police department while dismissing concerns from local leaders.
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Why Trump is deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and what it means for presidential power
This is a historic exercise of presidential power in the capital, raising political and legal storm about the presence of the military at home.
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Why European leaders are scrambling ahead of the Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine
Fearing a deal made without them, allies push to ensure Kyiv’s and Europe’s interests are heard.
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Why Netanyahu’s plan for Gaza faces Arab resistance and security pushback
Israel wants to exclude both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority from postwar control — a stance that clashes with regional proposals.
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Which Latin American gangs could face US military action under Trump’s directive
From Mexico’s most powerful cartels to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, here’s who’s on Washington’s radar.
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Why Trump is keeping the MAGA succession race between Vance and Rubio wide open
The US president is praising both his vice president and secretary of state but shows no sign of naming a clear heir.
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Why Trump is targeting India over Russian oil — and what it means for the Ukraine war
The new tariffs mark the sharpest US–India rift in decades as Washington tests economic pressure on Moscow.
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Trump–Putin Alaska summit: What it means for the war in Ukraine
The August 15 meeting marks a major shift in US policy, but expectations for peace remain low.
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Why Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City is facing backlash at home and abroad
Military leaders warn the move could fail to defeat Hamas and risk the lives of hostages.
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Why Trump has targeted Switzerland with steep tariffs and what it means for trade
The 39% duty hits watches, drugs and gold — and has left Swiss officials scrambling for a deal.
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Why Trump’s marijuana reform pledge is stalled and what could happen next
Seven months into his second term, the president has yet to deliver on a campaign pledge to ease federal restrictions.
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Inside Meta’s race to build superintelligence: How TBD Lab is driving the next Llama model and poaching top AI talent
TBD Lab is leading work on the next Llama model as Meta invests heavily in AI talent and infrastructure.
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Apple ramps up India iPhone production as China dependence comes under pressure
The tech titan is expanding its Tamil Nadu factory to handle additional U.S.-bound iPhones amid tariffs and shifting patterns of commerce.
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Why Trump’s push for a Ukraine cease-fire with Putin faces long odds
The US president weighs sanctions and diplomacy as a potential summit looms, but deep divisions remain.
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How Trump's new tariffs can harm Americans more than they know
Consumers will foot the bill, economists say, as average import tariffs hit a 90-year high.
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How Israeli strikes on Gaza school shelters using US weapons may breach international law
Rights group urges US to halt arms sales, citing risk of complicity in unlawful attacks.
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Why Trump might intervene in the crowded NYC Mayor’s race to stop Zohran Mamdani
Trump considers stepping into New York’s mayoral race to block progressive nominee Zohran Mamdani and reshape the city’s political future.
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How China’s GoLaxy is using AI to reshape global opinion: Inside Beijing’s next-gen propaganda tool
China’s AI-powered influence operations are entering a new phase, with a little-known tech firm emerging as a key player in its digital propaganda war.
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How Trump’s immigration crackdown could limit global attendance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Games, Trump’s sweeping immigration curbs clash with Olympic ideals of global unity.
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Why a secret Trump team dinner to defuse Epstein fallout was abruptly cancelled
A planned dinner at Vice President Vance’s residence aimed to heal rifts over the Epstein case—but media leaks and internal tensions forced it off the table.
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Why Trump’s attack on the University of California could reshape public higher education
With UCLA’s federal research funds suspended over antisemitism allegations, Trump escalates his push to purge academia of ‘woke ideology’—this time targeting public universities.
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Why Trump’s DOJ is reviving the Russia probe and what it means for his enemies
Trump pushes for a new grand jury investigation into the ‘Russia hoax’ as Justice Department faces Epstein backlash.
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Why Trump’s ICE bonus plan for fast deportations was launched—and abruptly cancelled
An internal pilot to reward agents for rapid removals sparked backlash and was withdrawn the same day, reflecting pressure to ramp up deportations under Trump’s immigration overhaul.
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Inside the surrogacy mansion scandal: 22 babies, false promises, and an FBI probe
A Chinese-American couple’s surrogacy business is under federal investigation after authorities found over 20 infants in one mansion, triggering concerns about abuse, trafficking, and deception in the multibillion-dollar industry.
