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Senators Call for FCC Review of Warner/Paramount Deal

US Senators are requesting that the FCC review the proposed Warner/Paramount deal, specifically scrutinizing foreign ownership aspects of the merger. This move indicates regulatory concerns over media consolidation.

US Senators Unanimously Vote to Suspend Pay During Government Shutdowns
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US Senators Unanimously Vote to Suspend Pay During Government Shutdowns

US Senators have unanimously passed a resolution to suspend their own salaries during any future government shutdowns. This measure aims to prevent senators from receiving pay while other federal workers are furloughed or unpaid.

US Lawmakers to Visit Taiwan Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
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US Lawmakers to Visit Taiwan Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

US lawmakers have announced plans to visit Taiwan before a potential summit between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping, a move expected to draw opposition from Beijing, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province.

Zelenskyy Kicks Off Surprise Gulf States Tour with Defense Pitch
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Zelenskyy Kicks Off Surprise Gulf States Tour with Defense Pitch

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for unannounced 'important meetings,' kicking off a surprise tour of Gulf States with a defense pitch and offering Ukraine's drone expertise with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards
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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards

A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology.

US Senators vote for more say in Iran war
Worldtagesschau4d ago

US Senators vote for more say in Iran war

US Senate Democrats, with support from four Republicans, successfully passed a resolution seeking more congressional oversight in a potential Iran war. The resolution's chances of controlling Trump's actions are considered slim.

Senator Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican Amid US-Vatican Tensions
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Senator Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican Amid US-Vatican Tensions

US Senator Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a 'constructive' meeting aimed at strengthening US-Vatican ties. The discussions took place amidst reported tensions between the Vatican and the Trump administration.

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands
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Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands

The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.

US Senators Warn of Depleted Ammunition Stocks
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US Senators Warn of Depleted Ammunition Stocks

Several US senators expressed concern that American ammunition and missile stockpiles are significantly depleted, with some attributing the reduction to potential conflicts with Iran. The Pentagon has reportedly launched an investigation into these claims.

US Senators Ban Themselves from Trading on Prediction Markets
BusinessBusiness Insider15d ago

US Senators Ban Themselves from Trading on Prediction Markets

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution, sponsored by Senator Bernie Moreno, to ban lawmakers from participating in prediction markets. This move aims to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest, though the article notes it's easier than regulating stock market trading.

RFK Jr. Questioned in Senate on Measles and Flu Deaths
HealthThe Guardian1mo ago

RFK Jr. Questioned in Senate on Measles and Flu Deaths

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from US senators during a hearing focused on measles and flu deaths, where he denied involvement in a measles outbreak and affirmed support for measles and MMR vaccines.

Russian Influence Network Targets Milei Government in Argentina
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Russian Influence Network Targets Milei Government in Argentina

A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.

Iran War Exposes Deep Rifts Within Trump's MAGA Base
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Iran War Exposes Deep Rifts Within Trump's MAGA Base

An open conflict is raging within the MAGA movement in the US over the ongoing US-Israeli offensive in Iran, exposing philosophical differences and threatening to fracture Trumpism in a decisive election year.

US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes
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US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes

US Senate Republicans backed US President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop ‌the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress. The Senate voted 53 to 47 not to advance the resolution, largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the procedural motion and all but one Democrat supporting it. The latest effort by Democrats and a few Republicans ‌to rein in Pre