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Trump administration pressuring Serbia and its “allies” to accept migrants deported from the US
Serbian Monitor
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June 5, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration is putting pressure on Serbia and other Balkan countries to accept migrants who have been deported from the United States, according to individuals familiar with the situation, Bloomberg reports. The...
Trump slashing VOA staff to just 18 people, leaked letter reveals
WorldNetDaily
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June 5, 2025
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the 2025 U.S. Military Academy commencement at Michie Stadium, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in West Point, New York. (Official White House photo by Daniel Torok) The Trump administration moved to eliminate...
U.S. seeks strategic flexibility against rising China
Donga Ilbo
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The United States believes it may be running out of time to contain China’s rise, prompting the Biden administration and potentially a second Trump administration to renew focus on strategic flexibility for U.S. Forces Korea, retired Gen. Lim...
SCOTUS Tosses Mexico Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers
Daily Wire
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June 5, 2025
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed a lawsuit by the Mexican government against United States gun manufacturers. The unanimous court decision found that Mexico did not prove a link between the gun manufacturers and cartel violence in Mexico....
MN U.S. Senators secure grants following floods
Northern News Now - Minnesota
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June 6, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Northern News Now) - More than $7 million in grant funding is coming to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan after severe flooding and extreme heat damage. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the funding Thursday...
Kevin Smith Praises ‘Superman’ Trailer’s “Really F—ing Smart” Take On U.S. Political Climate: “People Wanna Hope Right Now”
Deadline
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June 5, 2025
With James Gunn‘s Superman marking the dawn of a new DCU, U.S. audiences are navigating a new era of cultural and political strife. During a recent conversation with Deadline following his Dogma (1999) victory lap at Cannes, Kevin Smith praised...
Senator Schmitt addresses concerns over Biden's leadership and Trump's legislative goals
Springfield Standard - Missouri
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June 5, 2025
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri appeared on Fox Business' Varney & Co to discuss several topics, including President Joe Biden's mental competence, the Big Beautiful Bill, and peace talks involving former President Donald Trump and Vladimir...
Trump Admin Imposes Sanctions On Four International Criminal Court Judges, ‘Abuse Of Power’
TFPP Wire
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June 6, 2025
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on four judges from the International Criminal Court, accusing them of overreach for pursuing legal actions against American and Israeli officials. The move intensifies a long-standing rift between...
Senator Schmitt releases report on limiting power of unelected officials
Springfield Standard - Missouri
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June 5, 2025
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), who chairs the Post-Chevron Working Group, has authored a 150-page report that aims to influence the future of administrative law. The report is intended to guide the crafting of legislation designed to limit the...
Senate Judiciary Committee reviews judicial nominees' adherence to constitutional principles
Columbia Standard - South Carolina
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June 4, 2025
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, engaged in a thorough questioning session with five judicial nominees during a recent committee hearing. The nominees included Whitney...
Trump-Musk bromance descends into brawl over contracts and impeachment
Yahoo Finance
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By Nandita Bose and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts to Elon Musk's companies and the world's richest man suggested the U.S. president should be impeached, marking a stark end...
Trump’s ban on Harvard international students blocked by US judge
The Economic Times
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June 5, 2025
A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to bar international students from entering the United States to study at Harvard University, in a ruling that gives a breather to the Ivy League school and students. The...
Congressman Donald Norcross criticizes Trump administration's proposed legislation
Garden State Times - New Jersey
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June 5, 2025
Congressman Donald Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, expressed his concerns on social media regarding President Trump's legislative proposals. Through a series of tweets, he criticized the potential impacts...
Congressman Donald Norcross addresses key issues from Sikh remembrance to environmental protection
Garden State Times - New Jersey
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June 5, 2025
Congressman Donald Norcross, who has represented New Jersey's 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2014, shared several statements on social media this week addressing significant issues and events. His remarks covered topics ranging from...
U.S. Targets 12 Nations in New Travel Restrictions
Prevue - Florida
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June 5, 2025
Update: See South Africa’s Response Below A new executive order signed by the Trump administration will place sweeping travel restrictions on citizens of 12 countries, predominantly in the Middle East and Africa, beginning Monday, June 9, 2025....
Senator Cruz outlines Republican budget reconciliation proposals
Austin News - Texas
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June 5, 2025
Sen. Cruz - Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation | Official U.S. Senate headshotSen. Cruz - Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senator...
Trump and Musk’s relationship flames out
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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June 6, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance took off like one of SpaceX’s rockets. It was supercharged and soared high. And then it blew up. The spectacular flameout Thursday peaked as Trump threatened to cut Musk’s government...
Senators unveil bipartisan bill to boost space cooperation with Indo-Pacific allies
SpaceNews
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June 5, 2025
WASHINGTON — In a new sign of concern over China and Russia’s space activities, two senators unveiled bipartisan legislation June 5 to deepen military space cooperation between the U.S. and its Indo-Pacific allies. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a...
Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts
ABC News - New York
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June 6, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next U.S. surgeon general has repeatedly said the nation’s medical, health and food systems are corrupted by special interests and people out to make a profit at the expense of Americans’...
Trump, Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started
Southeast Missourian
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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance took off like one of SpaceX’s rockets. It was supercharged and soared high. And then it blew up. The spectacular flameout Thursday peaked as Trump threatened to cut Musk’s government contracts and...