Read more about the article Democrats in Congress begin inquiry over alleged $230 million payment to Trump from his Justice Department. By Katy Moore.
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Democrats in Congress begin inquiry over alleged $230 million payment to Trump from his Justice Department. By Katy Moore.

Democrats in Congress are opening a new investigation into reports that former President Donald Trump may have sought a massive payment — worth as much as 230 million dollars —…

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Read more about the article Colombian President Proposes Working With Venezuelan Troops, Not an Endorsement of Maduro. By Katy Moore.
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Colombian President Proposes Working With Venezuelan Troops, Not an Endorsement of Maduro. By Katy Moore.

In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has proposed a bold plan for Colombian forces to cooperate with Venezuelan troops and other regional partners in fighting drug trafficking. Petro emphasized that this…

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Read more about the article Trump authorizes more student-loan forgiveness claims to protect borrowers from big tax bills. Noko David
The Trump administration agreed to process student-loan forgiveness claims for eligible borrowers. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images © Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Trump authorizes more student-loan forgiveness claims to protect borrowers from big tax bills. Noko David

In a major development for student borrowers, President Donald Trump’s Department of Education has reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to process additional student-loan forgiveness claims —…

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Read more about the article Brazil’s President Lula cautions that U.S. interference in Venezuela could backfire. By Katy Moore.
Brazil’s President Lula Tells Trump to Stay Out After He Defends Bolsonaro

Brazil’s President Lula cautions that U.S. interference in Venezuela could backfire. By Katy Moore.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a stern warning against foreign interference in Latin America, signaling concern over increasing U.S. pressure on Venezuela. Speaking while welcoming new ambassadors…

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Read more about the article Trump commutes the prison term of the former Congressman George Santos. By Katy Moore.
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Trump commutes the prison term of the former Congressman George Santos. By Katy Moore.

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of former Congressman George Santos, the once-prominent New York Republican who was serving time for wire fraud and identity theft. In a…

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Read more about the article House panel unveils new Epstein files including interview with Ex-Trump Secretary. By Katy Moore.
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House panel unveils new Epstein files including interview with Ex-Trump Secretary. By Katy Moore.

New developments in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation — as the House Oversight Committee has released a fresh batch of files revealing new details about the disgraced financier’s criminal network…

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Read more about the article U.S. officials advise citizens to reconsider trips to Trinidad and Tobago over escalating Venezuela conflict. By Katy Moore.
US urges Americans to reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago in new advisory

U.S. officials advise citizens to reconsider trips to Trinidad and Tobago over escalating Venezuela conflict. By Katy Moore.

We begin with a security alert for U.S. citizens in the Caribbean. The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has issued a warning urging Americans to reconsider any travel plans…

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Read more about the article Venezuela deploys Military and Local Militias as naval forces. By Katy Moore.
US Naval Forces approaching Venezuela

Venezuela deploys Military and Local Militias as naval forces. By Katy Moore.

Venezuela is escalating its military posture as U.S. naval forces approach the Caribbean coast. President Nicolás Maduro is mobilizing troops and calling up a militia he claims numbers in the…

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Read more about the article Tennessee prepares to execute sole female inmate on death row. By Katy Moore.
Christa Gail Pike, only woman on Tennessee death row, asks to reopen appeal

Tennessee prepares to execute sole female inmate on death row. By Katy Moore.

A story from Tennessee is drawing national attention — the state is preparing to execute its only female inmate on death row. If carried out, it would mark the first…

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Read more about the article ICE Raids Threaten to Overshadow Major US Citizenship Ceremony. By Katy Moore.
FILE - People hold flags as they are sworn in as U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona.

ICE Raids Threaten to Overshadow Major US Citizenship Ceremony. By Katy Moore.

Growing concern is brewing in Louisville, Kentucky, as planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity threatens to overshadow one of the city’s most meaningful celebrations — the annual WorldFest and its…

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