Author: Brady Knox, Washington Examiner
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Iranian officials threaten US troops after Trump promises intervention on behalf of protesters
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials traded threats after he threatened to intervene on behalf of protesters. Iran has been racked by protests over the past several days around deteriorating economic conditions in the country, made worse by a growing water crisis and severe sanctions against Tehran. Early Friday morning, Trump issued a threat to…
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Madagascar’s president flees country following Gen Z protests
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina fled the country after the military sided with young protesters, marking the second time a youth-led movement toppled a government in just over a month. Youth-led demonstrations against Rajoelina began on Sept. 25. Originally in protest of soaring utility prices, demonstrators morphed their cries into broader expressions of discontent over government…
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Gaza ceasefire takes effect, ending fighting after over two years
A U.S.-backed ceasefire took effect in Gaza at noon local time as part of the first phase of President Donald Trump’s peace deal seeking to end the war in Gaza. The Israeli Cabinet approved the ceasefire on Friday, announcing it had taken effect at noon. The Israel Defense Forces had already been observed dismantling its…
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IRS to furlough nearly half of staff
The Internal Revenue Service will furlough nearly half its staff this week as the government shutdown drags on with no end in sight. The IRS is already operating at a reduced workforce, which fell from about 100,000 employees at the end of 2024 to roughly 75,000 when the shutdown started, the Associated Press reported. Its…
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WATCH LIVE: House GOP holds press conference as shutdown enters Day 8
House Republicans are holding a press conference as the government shutdown surpasses one week. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LEAVES FEDERAL WORKERS TORN The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The Senate is expected to vote on the continuing resolution to end the shutdown again, but it isn’t expected to pass. Republicans and…
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David Hogg makes first primary endorsement targeting Democratic incumbent
Former Democratic National Committee Vice Chairman David Hogg made his first primary endorsement, targeting incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI). Hogg caused a stir while serving as DNC vice chairman for advocating primarying perceived ineffective incumbent Democrats, a move that ultimately cost him his position. Now running his own political group, Leaders We Deserve, Hogg announced…
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ABC to bring Jimmy Kimmel’s show back after suspension
ABC announced it would bring late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s show back on Tuesday after a brief suspension. ABC owner Disney announced in a statement that it would bring Kimmel’s show back after “thoughtful conversations” with the host. It came amid widespread outcry from left-wing figures and outlets over the suspension. “Last Wednesday, we made the…
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As Yerevan celebrates peace deal, Armenian diaspora voices disappointment
On Aug. 8, a beaming Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev shook hands over President Donald Trump, agreeing to a seemingly win-win peace deal that would see the decades-old rivals finally put an end to their feuding. This is the view held by Baku and Yerevan, at least. As Armenians struggle…
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Kimmel’s ABC cancellation fuels debate over ‘hypocrisy of cancel culture’
Late Night host Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension following inflammatory comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination has driven polarized reactions, with supporters decrying the move as “cancel culture” and opponents celebrating it as a justified response. During his show on Monday, Kimmel briefly spoke about the MAGA movement’s reaction to Kirk’s murder, implying, against evidence, that the…
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Israel declares ‘Iron Beam’ laser defense system fully operational
Israel declared that its “Iron Beam” laser defense system is fully operational and ready for use. It represents the first operational defense laser to be deployed by a nation facing immediate threats. The Israeli Ministry of Defense said the laser had proven useful in tests against rockets, mortars, aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles. It will…