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Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign has raised concerns after accepting a $25K donation from Keliang 'Clay' Zhu, a lawyer tied to China and the Chinese Communist Party. The campaign's continued reliance on Zhu has been described as 'outrageous'.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned in an interview that Vice President JD Vance may be even more 'dangerous' as a political operator than President Donald Trump.
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A top aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism over his defensive behavior towards a reporter, while raking in a significant salary paid for by taxpayer dollars. Isaac 'Izzy' Gardon's $170,000 annual salary is nearly 8 times the median household income of California.
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The UN warns that South Sudan is at risk of returning to full-scale war due to ongoing violence and entrenched impunity for human rights abuses.
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The Department of Justice has sued 5 more states, demanding access to their voter rolls as part of the Trump administration's efforts to acquire election data. The DOJ stated it will continue pursuing this request despite resistance from states.
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The US government has spent over $30 billion on laptops and tablets for schools, which have been shown to hinder rather than improve student learning outcomes among Gen Z students. The expensive technology was intended to enhance education but instead seems to be producing a generation of less academically adept kids.
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Pakistan launches air strikes on Afghan capital Kabul and other cities amid escalating clashes along their shared border, sparking tensions between the two nations.
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South Africa's gang-ridden townships are bracing for the possibility of army deployment amid rising violence and intimidation in areas such as Tafelsig township near Cape Town. The Hard Livings gang has claimed territory with ominous letters, sparking fears of increased security presence.
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Pakistan declares itself at war with Afghanistan's Taliban government amid escalating clashes across the border, with explosions reported in Kabul and ongoing fighting.
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Indonesia is set to send 1,000 soldiers to Gaza within weeks as part of its pledge to deploy up to 8,000 personnel to the Palestinian territory, sparking questions about the country's solidarity with Palestinians.
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President Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to stop using technology from American AI company Anthropic, citing unknown reasons for the directive. The move comes as a deadline set by the Pentagon is approaching for the adoption of Anthropic's AI systems in government services.
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Former President Bill Clinton's testimony on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal could set a precedent that might backfire on President Trump. Clinton's appearance in front of a congressional committee could be seen as an example for Trump to follow if he is called to testify about his own potential involvement with financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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President Trump pushed Congress to pass the SAVE Act during his State of the Union speech, expressing optimism that it would move forward despite its uncertain fate. 'So we'll see how it goes,' he said in a characteristic Trumpian non-committal tone.
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During his State of the Union speech, President Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act, a bill aimed at addressing the nation's immigration system, while emphasizing his commitment not to meddle with tariffs. The speech marked the quintessential tone of aspiration for future legislation.
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Sweden jams suspected Russian drone near French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier during NATO drills, amid rising war fears between Russia and Western nations.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange deadly border strikes as the Taliban launch an 'extensive' offensive on the country, escalating hostilities along their shared border.
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Pakistan warplanes have carried out bombing raids on the Afghan capital Kabul and other cities amid intensifying clashes between the two countries, following attacks by Afghan forces against Pakistani military positions along their shared border.
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A convicted Russian stowaway who previously hid on a plane has allegedly done it again, sneaking onto a United flight from Newark Liberty International Airport without a ticket and landing in Milan.
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US officials have indicted high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel members Rene 'La Rana' Arzate-Garcia and Alfonso 'Aquiles' Arzate-Garcia for narcotics trafficking, offering up to $10M in rewards for their capture.
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Denmark is set to hold early elections on March 24 after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called a snap parliamentary election in response to growing public support related to Trump's push for Greenland autonomy.
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Netflix is walking away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business, leaving Paramount in a strong position to acquire it. This move effectively puts Paramount ahead of its rival in the battle for control of the media conglomerate.
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Travis County District Attorney is facing renewed criticism for being 'soft on crime' following the arrest and charging of a career criminal accused of murdering a father of five in Austin. The suspect has a lengthy rap sheet and was charged outside a 7-Eleven.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a two-day visit to Israel after meeting with counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which key points including defense cooperation were noted but specifics about Israel's defense policies remained unspoken.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu share a warm gesture as they meet at Ben Gurion airport, marking a significant moment in their bilateral relations.
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