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Trump Administration Prepares Indictment Against Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Attack

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to announce an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The charges are expected to be linked to a deadly 1996 incident involving the shootdown of two civilian planes.

19 May, 20:03 — 20 May, 09:16
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Fox NewsMixed19h ago

Trump admin readies Raul Castro indictment as fatal shootdown case resurfaces: sources

Trump's Justice Department is expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro, sources familiar with the matter say.

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cnbcMostly Factual13h ago

U.S. airlines oppose Trump plan to require small airports to use private security, Reuters reports

A group representing major U.S. airlines opposes a White House proposal to require smaller airports to use private security screeners instead of the TSA.

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cbcHigh16h ago

Trump looking for a 'win' on Cuba as Raul Castro indictment expected

As U.S. President Donald Trump appears poised to announce criminal charges against 94-year-old former Cuban president Raul Castro, analysts say it's likely a symbolic move designed to increase psychological pressure on the small island nation. They don't rule out, however, that it could be a pretext for violence.

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SCMPMostly Factual21h ago

US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration’s pressure on Cuba

The United States is expected to unseal criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro on Wednesday in a move that could further deepen tensions between Washington and Havana and inject new strain into an already volatile regional relationship. Multiple US media outlets, citing US Justice Department sources, have reported that federal prosecutors in Miami are preparing an indictment tied to Cuba’s 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group...

By Teresa Elena Frontado

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EL PAISMostly Factual8h ago

US deals major blow to Cuban regime with indictment against Raúl Castro

Donald Trump has again opened the door to a diplomatic deal with Havana to force political and economic concessions in exchange for aid

By Macarena Vidal Liy

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The IndependentMostly Factual10h ago

Trump targets Raul Castro with charges for deadly 1996 plane attack

The Trump administration is preparing to drop the hammer on former Cuban strongman Raúl Castro — with criminal charges expected Wednesday in a dramatic escalation of Washington’s pressure campaign against the communist island.

By Luc Cohen

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual9h ago

Trump administration fights Minnesota law outlawing Kalshi, Polymarket-style markets

The law was to go into effect Aug. 1, but CFTC chairman Michael Selig said in a statement that it "turns lawful operators and participants in prediction markets into felons overnight."

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cyprus-mail14h ago

US regulator leans toward allowing stock token trading without issuer consent

The Trump administration plans to unveil a framework for trading tokenized or ​digital versions of securities, Bloomberg News has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The US Securities and Exchange Commission ​is expected to release an “innovation exemption” for ​tokenized stocks as soon as this week, the ⁠report said. The move highlights the ​Trump […]

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