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Cousin of Marcos Jr. that Martin Romualdez, new House Speaker: No one opposed Rep. Martin Romualdez in office after the president's son filed the nomination ...
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Cousin of Marcos Jr. that Martin Romualdez, new House Speaker
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Martin Romualdez is the new House Speaker: Leyte First District Rep. Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was elected as leader of the ...
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Martin Romualdez is the new House Speaker
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Marcos cousin elected House Speaker: The 19th Philippine Congress formally opened Monday morning, hours before President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr ...
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Marcos cousin elected House Speaker
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Cousin of Marcos Jr. that Martin Romualdez, new House Speaker: No one opposed Rep. Martin Romualdez in office after the president's son filed the nomination ...
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Martin Romualdez is the new House Speaker: Leyte First District Rep. Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was elected as leader of the ...
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Martin Romualdez is the new House Speaker
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Marcos says U.S., Japan deal will change South China Sea dynamic: WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) -- A cooperation agreement by the Philippines ...
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Marcos says U.S., Japan deal will change South China Sea dynamic
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
  • President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

  • The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

  • The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

  • The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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It all started with ‘bangag’: How rift between Liza Marcos, Sara Duterte began: First Lady Liza Marcos draws the line on former president Duterte accusing her ...
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Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister ...
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Philippines wins breakthrough at summit with Japan, U.S., experts say: TOKYO/MANILA -- Soon after a trilateral summit at the White House, the Philippine coast ...
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Philippines wins breakthrough at summit with Japan, U.S., experts say
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China's government is helping fuel the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel reveals
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Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
  • A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.

  • The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.

  • The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.

  • Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
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Marcos lands on Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' list: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. was among Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024 ...
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Marcos lands on Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' list
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Philippine gov’t will not turn in Duterte to ICC, says Marcos: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his administration won't recognize an International ...
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Philippine gov’t will not turn in Duterte to ICC, says Marcos
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Marcos Questions ‘Secret’ Duterte Deal with China on South China Sea: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said a “gentleman’s agreement” made by his ...
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Marcos Questions ‘Secret’ Duterte Deal with China on South China Sea
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Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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WATCH: Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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Quiboloy: ‘I will not be caught alive’: Fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy breaks down towards the end of a nearly 33-minute audio recording posted by ...
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Quiboloy: ‘I will not be caught alive’
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Marcos 'horrified' by Duterte's alleged gentleman's agreement with China on West PH Sea
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Biden urges House to pass military aid package for Israel, Ukraine in WSJ op-ed: The U.S. president noted that both Ukraine and Israel are 'under attack by ...
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Biden urges House to pass military aid package for Israel ...
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Calls to suspend military aid to Israel gather strength among US Democrats: Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi leads the signatures on an open letter from ...
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Calls to suspend military aid to Israel gather strength among US Democrats
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Marcos Says a Death May Trigger US Pact as China Tensions Rise: The Philippines will invoke its defense treaty with the US if a Filipino soldier dies from a ...
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Marcos Says a Death May Trigger US Pact as China Tensions Rise
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Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in House, Putting It Back on Track: Speaker Mike Johnson scaled back the measure to two years from five, winning over ...
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Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in House, Putting It Back on Track
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Duterte defends suspended Davao del Norte governor, slams Marcos again: Former president Rodrigo Duterte warns that his successor, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ...
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Duterte defends suspended Davao del Norte governor, slams Marcos again
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Philippines seizes 1.8 tonnes of meth in drug bust: MANILA: The Philippines has seized 1.8 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, President Ferdinand Marcos said ...
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Philippines seizes 1.8 tonnes of meth in drug bust
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Marcos Jr. dodges question on refusal to apologize for Martial Law atrocities: One reporter asks Marcos whether he will apologize for Martial Law atrocities now ...
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Marcos Jr. dodges question on refusal to apologize for Martial Law ...
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Japan, U.S., Philippines to form joint cyberdefense network: TOKYO -- Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines will set up a joint cyberdefense framework ...
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Japan, U.S., Philippines to form joint cyberdefense network
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From P13-B, PNP says confiscated shabu went down to P9-B. How did this happen?: Interior chief Abalos explains that the initial value they reported was only an ...
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From P13-B, PNP says confiscated shabu went down to P9-B. How did this ...
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Philippines' Marcos boosts security as South China Sea tension rises: MANILA (Reuters) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his government to ...
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Philippines' Marcos boosts security as South China Sea tension rises
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Philippine deals with US, Japan will not affect China's investments, Marcos says: Business deals that the Philippines secured at a summit with Japan and the ...
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Philippine deals with US, Japan will not affect China's investments ...
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Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions, says president
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Quick Glance: China conducts military drills in South China Sea amid US-led exercises
  • China conducted military 'combat patrols' Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, while joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan, and Australia were ongoing.

  • The announcement came one day after defense chiefs from four countries, including the Philippines, stated they would conduct joint drills in the area on Sunday.

  • Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command mentioned organizing 'joint naval and air combat patrols in the South China Sea'.

  • Further details about the Chinese military activities in the waterway on Sunday were not disclosed.
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House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the chamber will consider legislation to support Israel ...
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House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack
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Marcos admitted that it was difficult to get details on the 'secret agreement' in the West PH Sea
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Marcos admitted that it was difficult to get details on the 'secret ...
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Trump's many, many positions on abortion: A timeline: Since 1999, Trump has been on just about every side of the abortion issue. Here's a timeline of his many ...
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Trump's many, many positions on abortion: A timeline
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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We stick with the President: AFP rejects Alvarez’s call to abandon Marcos: (UPDATED) Fellow congressmen want the Davao del Norte representative investigated ...
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We stick with the President: AFP rejects Alvarez’s call to abandon Marcos
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No political amendments in charter change push? Marcos’ adviser Gadon suggests otherwise
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Marcos says Quiboloy ‘tail-wagging’ for making demands for his surrender: President Marcos shrugs off Quiboloy's fears that the US will meddle in how his ...
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Marcos says Quiboloy ‘tail-wagging’ for making demands for his surrender
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Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos: Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering ...
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Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: ...
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Philippine President Warns of Countermeasures in Response to Chinese Aggression at Sea
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Philippine President Warns of Countermeasures in Response to Chinese ...
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Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.
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Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate
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A vehicle with license plate '7' fled after passing the EDSA busway: A vehicle with license plate number 7 fled after being stopped by traffic enforcers for ...
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A vehicle with license plate '7' fled after passing the EDSA busway
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A TikTok ban is wrapped in Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package: What happens next?
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A TikTok ban is wrapped in Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package: What ...
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MTG Rips Johnson’s ‘Total Surrender’ in Scathing Appeal to Colleagues: The Georgia congresswoman took her revolt against the House speaker up a notch Tuesday ...
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MTG Rips Johnson’s ‘Total Surrender’ in Scathing Appeal to Colleagues
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US, Allies to Conduct Maritime Drills in Philippines on April 7: The US, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint military drills in the South China ...
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US, Allies to Conduct Maritime Drills in Philippines on April 7
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Philippines: China is ‘source of tension,’ not trilateral summit: China earlier said the US-Japan-Philippine trilateral summit 'drives up tensions' in ...
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Philippines: China is ‘source of tension,’ not trilateral summit
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With new trilateral partnership, Philippines eyes more foreign investment: Manila, Tokyo and Washington forged closer security and strategic ties at a White ...
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With new trilateral partnership, Philippines eyes more foreign investment
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House to vote on home appliance bills instead of Ukraine aid: The GOP-led House of Representatives keeps stalling to bring a Ukraine aid bill to a vote after MTG ...
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House to vote on home appliance bills instead of Ukraine aid
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With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?: The question will be pressing as Congress returns next week.
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With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?
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Marcos says e-trike, e-bike ban stays, but no penalty on violators for now: (1st UPDATE) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders a grace period ...
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Marcos says e-trike, e-bike ban stays, but no penalty on violators for now
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Will PH fight to get $40-million Marcos loot in New York? ‘I leave it to lawyers’
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Will PH fight to get $40-million Marcos loot in New York? ‘I leave it to ...
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UN's Libya envoy resigns and says progress is still elusive : Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily says he tendered his resignation to the UN Secretary General
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UN's Libya envoy resigns and says progress is still elusive
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Navy to probe reservist Alvarez over call to withdraw support from Marcos : The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of Defense have also rejected ...
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Navy to probe reservist Alvarez over call to withdraw support from Marcos 
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PNP, AFP refuse to withdraw support for Marcos: Alleged seditious remarks by Philippine congressman and former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez.
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PNP, AFP refuse to withdraw support for Marcos
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment proceedings: What to expect: Senators and leadership aides say a trial on the Senate floor is not likely.
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment proceedings: What to expect
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
  • The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
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Alvarez apologizes for call to military to withdraw Marcos support | The wRap: Today’s headlines: Pantaleon Alvarez, Visayas power outage, IU concert
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Safe, prosperous Indo-Pacific Region will be promoted by PH, US, Japan: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is convinced. that cooperation with different countries ...
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Safe, prosperous Indo-Pacific Region will be promoted by PH, US, Japan
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'Not the role of the VP': Marcos says no issue over Sara Duterte's silence on China's aggression
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'Not the role of the VP': Marcos says no issue over Sara Duterte's silence ...
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[EDITORIAL] Kapag bumabagsak ang ratings, balikan ang basics: Panahon nang mag-soul searching. Sa bandang huli, isa ang saligang katotohanan: ang pamumuno ay ...
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[EDITORIAL] Kapag bumabagsak ang ratings, balikan ang basics
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U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide: Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent ...
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U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide
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Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast to repeal 1864 abortion ban
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Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast to repeal ...
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Schumer expected to move quickly to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment: Senate aides say they expect Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to immediately ...
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Schumer expected to move quickly to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment
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Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz
  • Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.

  • Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.

  • Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.

  • His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.
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Biden Judge Puts DOJ on Blast for Defying Republican Subpoenas: Judge Ana Reyes criticized the DOJ on Friday for defying Republican subpoenas related to Hunter ...
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Biden Judge Puts DOJ on Blast for Defying Republican Subpoenas
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Marcos Jr. says he does not consider Duterte a 'political enemy': President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said that he "does not consider" former President ...
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Marcos Jr. says he does not consider Duterte a 'political enemy'
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Trump, Biden clash over Transgender Day of Visibility falling on Easter: Trump camp decries ‘assault on the Christian faith’, while White House blasts ‘cruel ...
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Trump, Biden clash over Transgender Day of Visibility falling on Easter
Quick Glance: White House Responds to 'Dishonest' Republican Criticism of Biden's Transgender Proclamation on Easter
  • The White House is pushing back against misleading criticism from top Republicans of President Joe Biden for issuing a proclamation in support of transgender people on Easter.

  • A spokesman for the president rejected attacks from the House speaker and others claiming Biden's message for the Transgender Day of Visibility contradicts Christianity.

  • Biden has issued a proclamation marking March 31 as the Transgender Day of Visibility every year since taking office in 2021.

  • Biden allies are also challenging the attacks and highlighting that the criticism this Easter weekend also involves an egg art contest for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House.
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Philippines to hold joint naval drills with US, Japan, Australia - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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