POLITICS

Biden Admin Quietly Funneled $3 Mil to Palestinian Government ‘Security Forces’ for Weapons Training—After Its Members Carried Out Attacks on Israelis

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The Biden administration, weeks before leaving power, funneled more than $3 million in taxpayer cash to the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF), according to a nonpublic notice transmitted to Congress that was reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon. Those funds allowed the PASF to conduct “firearms and ammunition” training—and came after its members carried out

Israeli Media Corrects Story That Caused Cruz to Question US-New Zealand Alliance

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After Sen. Ted Cruz reposted the story, criticising New Zealand, Winston Peters called it ‘fake news,’ which seems to have made Haaretz back down. Israeli newspaper Haaretz has been forced to amend a story it published, which had earlier led to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) questioning whether the United States should consider New Zealand an

White House Says Tariffs Are ‘Necessary Solution’ in Response to Critics

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Industry groups argue that imposing widespread tariffs won’t solve the fentanyl crisis. Families affected by it support the move. WASHINGTON—The Trump administration issued a series of press releases on Sunday, reaffirming President Donald Trump’s stance on tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China as a “necessary solution.” Trump pushed back on the arguments made by critics,

FBI survey probes agents’ work on Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases, sources say

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FBI supervisors across the country have received questionnaires to distribute to certain agents in their field offices containing questions about the agents’ possible work on Jan 6. Capitol riot cases, according to two sources familiar with the matter.  A source familiar with the matter told CBS News the questionnaires are being sent to more than

Panama Won’t Renew Belt and Road Agreement With China, Making It First Latin American Nation To Leave Initiative

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Rubio says CCP cannot ‘continue with its effective and growing control over the Panama Canal area’ (@SecRubio / X) Panamanian president José Raúl Mulino said his country would not renew its agreement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative following a visit from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a move that will make it the first

Transportation Secretary Calls for FAA Reforms, More Air Traffic Controllers After Deadly Plane Crash

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‘You want the brightest protecting yourself and your family. That’s what we’re going to do with the department,’ Sean Duffy said. Days after the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than two decades, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Feb. 2 that many Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) systems are outdated and need to be updated