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The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, so far

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats have opened three days of talks in the Philippine capital with an agenda topped by their most daunting security problems

Rubio meets China's Wang as US, China prepare for possible Xi visit

Rubio meets China's Wang as US, China prepare for possible Xi visit

MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi this week ahead of a possible summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, even as Trump said the U.S. would raise concerns with China over alleged election meddling. A U.S.

6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says

6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says

New Jersey's governor says about 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens were nonetheless registered to vote in the state because of a Motor Vehicle Commission system error

Why Biden's Exit Forced Democrats to Rethink Their Strategy

Why Biden's Exit Forced Democrats to Rethink Their Strategy

Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race on July 21, 2024, sent shockwaves through the political landscape. As the incumben...

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as Iran war rages

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as Iran war rages

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats have opened three days of talks in the Philippine capital with an agenda topped by their most daunting security problems

ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

By Karen Lema MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) - Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are likely to cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia this week, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional effort to end

President Trump Reveals Evidence of Foreign Election Interference, Calls for Legislative Action

President Trump Reveals Evidence of Foreign Election Interference, Calls for Legislative Action

In a primetime address, President Trump released declassified documents alleging foreign interference in U.S. elections and suppression of information by intelligence officials. The documents reportedly reveal China's involvement in hacking U.S. voter files and the registration of noncitizens to vote. The revelations have sparked calls for the passage of the SAVE America Act, aimed at securing election integrity. The address has drawn reactions from political leaders and commentators, emphasizing the need for bipartisan efforts to protect the electoral process.

President Trump's Election Speech Lacks Evidence of 2020 Election Fraud

President Trump's Election Speech Lacks Evidence of 2020 Election Fraud

President Trump recently delivered a speech addressing the 2020 election, focusing on alleged election fraud and foreign interference. The speech, however, did not present new evidence to substantiate claims that the election was stolen. The White House released datasets on election infrastructure, Chinese meddling, and voter registration issues, but these did not prove any votes were changed or fraudulent ballots counted. The administration's narrative suggests a cover-up by intelligence agencies, but investigations and document releases have not supported these claims. The speech is part of a broader strategy to politicize intelligence and question the integrity of the election process.

ICE Traffic Stops Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Shootings During Trump Administration

ICE Traffic Stops Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Shootings During Trump Administration

Traffic stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have become a focal point of controversy during President Trump's second term, with 22 incidents of shootings by federal immigration officers reported. These incidents, primarily involving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers, have resulted in six fatalities, including three U.S. citizens. The aggressive immigration enforcement strategy has led to calls for independent investigations, particularly following the death of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, in Maine. Despite a temporary pause on traffic stop enforcement by DHS, President Trump has ordered the continuation of these operations as part of a broader deportation campaign.

Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks

Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital for annual talks

Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring

Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers