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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Congress Says No to Limiting Trump's Venezuela Actions

In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Congress Pushes for Transparency in Venezuela Strikes

The Senate recently approved a massive defense spending bill, totaling $901 billion. This bill not only boosts military budgets but also puts pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to share video footage of strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The bill, which includes a 3. 8% pay raise

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Spark Debate

The U. S. military's recent actions in the Caribbean have sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and experts. The focus is on a September strike that killed two survivors clinging to a damaged boat. Officials like Hegseth and Rubio defended the campaign, calling it a success in stopping drugs from

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Senator Kelly Stands Up to Pentagon Probe

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, recently faced a tough situation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth started an official investigation into Kelly. This all started after Kelly and other former military members made a video. They urged troops to not follow illegal orders. Kelly thinks this i

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Raise Questions

The U. S. military's recent actions in Venezuelan waters have sparked a wave of questions and concerns among lawmakers and experts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to face Congress to discuss the escalating military operations, which have led to the destruct

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Allies Seek Justice: War Damage Compensation Commission Established

In a significant move, Ukraine and 34 other countries have joined forces to create an International Claims Commission. This body, based in The Hague, will handle compensation claims for damages caused by Russia's invasion since 2022. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of interna

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

US Military Takes Aim at Drug Trafficking in the Pacific

The US military has recently taken action against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean. They claim to have targeted three boats, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. The US Southern Command shared footage of these strikes on social media, stating that the vessels were mov

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

A Close Call in the Skies: JetBlue and US Air Force Aircraft Nearly Collide

A JetBlue flight from Curacao to New York had a close encounter with a US Air Force refueling plane near Venezuela. The JetBlue pilot had to stop climbing to avoid a collision. The military plane's transponder was off, making it hard to track. The US Southern Command is looking into what happened.

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Iowa's Brave Guardsmen Lost in Syria

In a tragic turn of events, two soldiers from the Iowa National Guard lost their lives in Syria. These brave individuals were part of a larger group deployed to the Middle East. Their mission was to fight against ISIS and other terrorist groups. The soldiers were identified as Sgt. Edgar Brian Torre

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

West Africa Says No to Guinea-Bissau's Military Takeover

In a strong move, West African leaders have turned down Guinea-Bissau's military plan. They want the country to go back to its normal government rules fast. If the military doesn't listen, there could be punishments. The military in Guinea-Bissau took control on November 26. They removed the presid

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