During a meeting, Donald Trump indicated a willingness to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range American weapons against targets within Russia, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested more long-range missiles and permission to strike Russia during their discussions. While Trump expressed openness to the idea, no specific commitments were made. The Ukrainian delegation is scheduled to meet with the US Secretary of Defense next week.
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Following a warning to immigration agents about indiscriminate detentions, Acting US Attorney Michele Beckwith was terminated by President Trump. The termination came shortly after Beckwith informed Border Patrol that agents must comply with court orders prohibiting detention without reasonable suspicion, and the Supreme Court had recently overturned a similar order. The same day as the termination, Border Patrol proceeded with a raid in Sacramento. This firing is part of a pattern of dismissals of federal prosecutors who did not align with the President’s agenda, and Beckwith has appealed her termination.
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President Trump has directed military troops to Portland, Oregon, at the request of the Secretary of Homeland Security. He stated that these troops are to protect federal facilities from Antifa and other alleged domestic terrorists. Furthermore, Trump authorized the use of “full force” if deemed necessary during the deployment. The announcement was made via a post on Truth Social.
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Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary election has been disrupted by the electoral commission’s decision to exclude two pro-Russian parties. These parties, Heart of Moldova and Moldova Mare, were barred due to allegations of illegal financing, voter bribery, and undeclared foreign funds. The move follows accusations of Russian interference and is critical as Moldova, a former Soviet republic, navigates its path towards the European Union, potentially deciding the country’s geopolitical orientation.
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The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of the president’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship, arguing that the long-held understanding of the 14th Amendment is “mistaken.” This appeal follows lower court rulings that have blocked the policy, citing the Constitution and precedent, including the case of *US v. Wong Kim Ark*. The administration contends the policy is crucial for border security, asserting that American citizenship should only be granted to those lawfully entitled. The ACLU, which has been involved in lawsuits against the order, has voiced opposition, calling the order illegal.
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The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of an executive order that would end birthright citizenship, marking the second time this year the issue has been brought before the justices. The administration’s appeal argues that the long-held understanding of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to those born in the U.S., is “mistaken.” The order was blocked by lower courts, with the administration now seeking a final ruling to resolve the issue. The executive order, signed in January, stated that the federal government will not recognize the U.S. citizenship of children born on American soil to parents who were in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
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South Carolina House member RJ May, under the screen name “joebidennnn69,” has agreed to plead guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. The former Republican, who resigned earlier this year, is accused of exchanging 220 files of child sexual abuse content on Kik. Facing up to 20 years in prison per count, May will also be required to register as a sex offender and could be fined $250,000. May, who acted as his own attorney, is scheduled to formally change his plea in federal court.
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Vice President JD Vance recently addressed economic concerns, acknowledging that housing and grocery prices are too high. Despite the timing, Vance attributed the issue to the “disastrous Biden economy,” even though the Trump administration has been in power for over eight months. This statement was made amidst concerns about the struggling U.S. economy and a surge in popularity for Democratic New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani. Recent data revealed inflation rose 0.4 percent in August and 2.9 percent in the past 12 months.
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President Trump recently announced his intention to declassify and release government records related to Amelia Earhart’s disappearance, a move that quickly drew criticism online. The announcement, made on his social media platform, Truth Social, prompted widespread mockery, with many users urging him to focus instead on releasing the long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein files. Social media reactions ranged from humorous comparisons of the two situations to pointed questions about the priorities of the former president. Critics highlighted the contrast between the focus on Earhart and the continued non-release of the Epstein files, suggesting a misdirection of attention.
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Newly released documents from the Epstein estate reveal that Prince Andrew received a $200 massage paid for by Epstein the day before he and Epstein partied with Donald Trump. This information, included in a batch of documents released by Democrats on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Prince Andrew’s association with Epstein. The timing of this new disclosure is particularly sensitive as it coincides with other revelations from the Epstein files and amidst internal divisions within the Royal Family regarding Prince Andrew’s role. The release also emphasizes the differing approaches to the situation between King Charles and Prince William.
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