Trump Vows to Revive Controversial ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Fund Amid Todd Blanche Confirmation Standoff
President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
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President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
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The Justice Department dropped felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing faulty construction, but President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum maintain the damage was caused by vandalism.
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President Donald Trump vows to push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill if Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is blocked by Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
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United States Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed charges against David Hearn after documents revealed the reflecting pool damage resulted from flawed contractor installation.
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Former President Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill after opposition from GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
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Iranian officials caution against escalating conflict as US contemplates operations targeting Tehran’s power infrastructure.
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Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have delayed the confirmation vote for Todd Blanche, prompting former President Trump to warn he will push for a controversial $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not approved.
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As Washington considers possible new strikes on Iran, Tehran cautions neighboring states against acting as a defensive shield for the US, warning of potential involvement in the conflict.
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After a rocky start, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have developed a notably warmer relationship, influenced by Ukraine’s strategic support amid escalating tensions with Iran.
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker struck near the Strait of Hormuz as hostilities escalate between Iran and the United States.
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The DOJ acknowledged that the $14 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool was rushed and flawed, leading to the dismissal of vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn.
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Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital resulted in multiple casualties amid escalating long-range strikes and a push by President Zelensky for enhanced air defenses.
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At least two Palestinians were killed and ten wounded in Israeli strikes across Gaza, occurring shortly after Hamas accepted a draft peace deal proposing phased disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
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