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56 US Organizations Urge Congress to Remove Clause Deepening Cooperation with Israel
In a letter to the heads of the Armed Services Committees, the organizations demanded the removal of a clause from the defense budget bill that would accelerate joint military technology development and production in the US with Israeli defense industries. The bill has already passed the House and is awaiting Senate review.

At a cost of $16.7 million: The US police's way of dealing with criminals
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased 6,000 pairs of gloves capable of delivering an electric shock. The gloves will assist officers in the field in subduing detainees and protesters who resist arrest.

New development: Will Trump deport the Muslim congresswoman?
US President Donald Trump shared a report this week stating that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is refusing to disclose documents related to Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that their release could interfere with "enforcement proceedings." Trump shared the report without further commentary, but the move has reignited the question of whether authorities are examining...
Behind closed doors in New York: Kushner met with the man who could complicate things for Trump
Jared Kushner met secretly with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, amid the possibility that Democrats will take control of the House. The two explored future cooperation, despite the sharp exchange of blows between Jeffries and Trump.

Trump's Great Crash: The Dramatic Data Arriving at the Most Dangerous Time
The name "Trump" will not appear on the ballot this time, but the midterm elections will be a referendum on his presidency. Less than 3 months before the vote, the president is facing a sharp erosion among independent voters, a distancing of Hispanics, and disappointment even within the Republican camp - in the shadow of the war in Iran and the cost of living: "He is not doing what he promised...

US Deploys Aircraft Carrier "George Washington" to the Middle East
The "USS Lincoln" has been at sea for over 250 days without a port visit. Amid reports of harsh conditions and crew exhaustion, the US is preparing to deploy the "George Washington" to the Middle East as part of a scheduled rotation.

Even Republicans are shocked: The unusual conduct of the Secretary of Defense in Congress
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has decided to exclude Democratic members of Congress from classified briefings, a move that could jeopardize the approval of the defense budget.

US Postal Service in critical condition: borrowing money from employee pensions to survive
The United States Postal Service (USPS) reported a net loss of $2.5 billion in the third fiscal quarter. The agency is currently borrowing from employee pension funds to maintain operations.

The historic US move that will fundamentally change relations with Israel
One of the oldest and most central alliances in the world is facing a historic turning point. Faced with heavy political pressure from both sides of the political map in the US and the approaching expiration date of funding agreements, the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are promoting a dramatic outline: ending the transfer of annual grants of billions of...
Congressman accused of violence against family refuses to withdraw candidacy
For the party, the main concern is now political rather than personal. The seventh district of Ohio has historically been a safe Republican stronghold, but in light of the serious scandal, the seat is now in clear danger.