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Oct 2025
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A rare bipartisan move to rein in Donald...

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Four years in, war in Ukraine grinds on. Is that what Russians want?
Russian planners and Western intelligence predicted the invasion of Ukraine would be quick and decisive. Of course, Kyiv did not fall quickly - and still hasn’t.In the four years since Russia first invaded, the Kremlin’s so-called “special military operation” has evolved into the ... Show More
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What's the war in Iran costing American consumers?
Americans are paying more for gas than they were a week ago. On Sunday, the price of oil hit $118 a barrel. It's since come down from those highs, but remains up sharply from the pre-war price of $70.The price is being pushed up by disruption to oil supply out of the Persian Gulf ... Show More
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New front in Lebanon as Iran war reshapes Middle East
The repercussions of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran continue to be felt across the Middle East. However, Lebanon has become the most active second front in the continued conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Israel began its military assault on Lebanon after the Iran-bac ... Show More
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