Trump administration
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U.S. Justice Department Prepares Historic Indictment Against Raúl Castro Amid Escalating Tensions
The Trump administration is moving to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, a move that signals a significant escalation in U.S.-Cuba relations.
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Trump Administration Signals Pivot Toward Federal AI Oversight
Facing mounting security concerns and the unchecked proliferation of deepfakes, the Trump administration is preparing a new executive order to establish federal guardrails for AI model development.
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Matt Damon Returns as Kavanaugh in SNL’s Trump-Era Bar Sketch
Matt Damon reprised his role as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in a viral SNL cold open, joining Colin Jost and Aziz Ansari for a satirical look at the Trump administration.
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Rubio Confirms Trump’s Direct Line to Iran via Fox News
Secretary of State Marco Rubio details the administration’s high-stakes Iran strategy, signaling that media reporting is now a primary channel for presidential threats.
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Strait of Hormuz Standoff Deepens as Iran Rejects Negotiation Terms
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as the US maintains a naval blockade and Iran halts peace talks, threatening global energy security and regional stability.
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Trump Administration Shifts Cuba Strategy Amid Secret Havana Talks
U.S. officials held secret talks in Havana as the Trump administration balances aggressive regime-change rhetoric with potential diplomatic off-ramps.
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Appeals Court Halts Judge Boasberg’s Deportation Contempt Probe
A federal appeals court has ordered U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to end his criminal contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials over controversial 2025 deportation flights.
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Federal Fraud Probes Face Scrutiny After Data Error
The Trump administration has admitted to a significant error in its Medicaid fraud accusations against New York, while California officials simultaneously announce a $267 million hospice fraud crackdown.
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U.S. Education Department Plans Headquarters Relocation
The agency will vacate its Washington office this August, moving to a smaller space as part of efforts to reduce its federal footprint.
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Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Subpoenas for Jerome Powell
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to use grand jury subpoenas to compel testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking a major victory for institutional independence.
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Nashville Protests Surge as Thousands Rally Against Executive Power
Thousands gathered across Nashville on Saturday for ‘No Kings’ demonstrations, marking a nationwide movement against the Trump administration’s policies.
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Anthropic Sues U.S. Government Over National Security Risk Designation
AI firm Anthropic has filed federal lawsuits against the Trump administration after being designated a supply-chain risk.
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U.S. Deaths in Iran Conflict Reach Six, Kuwait Base Security
U.S. Death Toll in Iran Conflict: U.S. Deaths in Iran Conflict Reach Six, Kuwait Base Security. Read the full story and key context on Azat TV.
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DHS Denies ICE Deployment at Polls Amid Conflicting Trump Ally
A senior DHS official denied plans to deploy ICE agents at polling places, countering statements from Trump allies suggesting otherwise ahead of midterms.
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Maduro Lawyer Alleges US Blocks Legal Fees for Drug Case
Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer claims the Trump administration is obstructing Venezuela from paying his legal fees in a New York drug trafficking case, raising fair defense concerns. This follows his January ouster.