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Jun 2025
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Iran state TV targeted, Minnesota suspec...

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Iran’s state TV channel has been attacked by Israel. Officials have released new information on the Minnesota shootings. President Donald Trump has criticized the G7 for ousting Russia 11 years ago. We explain why the Persian-language operations are back up and running at Voice of America. Plus, we’ll tell you why the Louvre has shut its doors. Learn more ab ... Show More
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Ceasefire next steps, National Guard court cases, IRS furloughs & more
The Israeli government is set to vote today on the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. Two court cases on National Guard deployments are testing the bounds of President Donald Trump’s authority. The IRS is the latest agency to be impacted by the government shutdown. The Senate ha ... Show More
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Today
Gaza ceasefire agreed, shutdown latest, pig liver transplant & more
Israel and Hamas have brokered the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan. A major MAGA lawmaker seems to have broken ranks with Republicans in shutdown negotiations. The Trump administration is pushing back in its legal battle with Chicago over the National Guard being deployed th ... Show More
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Democrats and Republicans are still trading blame as the shutdown crosses the one-week mark. President Donald Trump may travel to the Middle East as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reportedly “close.” Police arrested a man in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire – we have details. ... Show More
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