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Russia calls talks with US envoys “useful”
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A Russian aide said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two United States envoys were “highly useful” as the Americans attempt to restart stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Yuri Ushakov, a foreign-policy adviser to Putin, said that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner “outlined a number of ideas regarding possible avenues…
Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn) offered herself up to replace retiring WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who recently announced her retirement amid the league’s growing popularity and recent controversies. “Hey, @WNBA, I’m a free agent in January,” Rep. Craig wrote on social platform X Friday. Craig lost to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the Democratic primary for…
Trump admin ends $45M support for Namibia HIV program
The Trump administration announced it will be ending $45 million in support for Namibia’s HIV response program following two decades of annual payments. The U.S. will provide its final $45 million payment in the 2027 fiscal year as “this support will transition into a technical cooperation model,” according to a Friday joint statement from Namibia’s…
Trump’s MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign
President Trump’s super-PAC MAGA Inc. gave $10 million to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings published Saturday. The $10 million payment, given to political media company, Del Ray Media, funded two attack ads against his Democratic opponent James Talarico —…
Trump’s MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Texas Senate race
President Trump’s super-PAC MAGA Inc. gave $10 million in support of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings published Saturday. The $10 million payment, given to political media company, Del Ray Media, funded two attack ads against his Democratic opponent James…
Trump faces down beef backlash. Will import plan pay off?
President Trump is pushing ahead with his plan to import foreign beef as a way to reduce prices for Americans, despite the backlash from cattle farmers and Republicans whose states would be most be most affected. In an apparent effort to soften the blow, Trump signed executive orders Friday, including one that allows ranchers and…
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'Act of terror:' U.S. ambassador condemns settler attacks in West Bank
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned escalating settler attacks in the occupied West Bank and labeled the perpetrators "terrorists."
2 more rescued 10 days after Nepal flood; 1,350 dead
A third electric worker in a tunnel and a woman trapped in her house were rescued Saturday, 10 days after flash flooding killed at least 1,300 people.
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Could US Nuclear Reactors Survive Military Hits in Saudi Arabia?
The US-Saudi nuclear accord has largely been discussed as a nuclear proliferation issue. But Saudi nuclear reactors could also risk a massive radiological release if attacked. The post Could US Nuclear Reactors Survive Military Hits in Saudi Arabia? appeared first on The National Interest.
Crypto Money Still Matters for the Midterms
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US Navy Spending $2.87 Billion on Engine Support for Its Two Favorite Aircraft
General Electric will provide logistics support for the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the EA-18G Growler over the next five years. The post US Navy Spending $2.87 Billion on Engine Support for Its Two Favorite Aircraft appeared first on The National Interest.