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FAA tells US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights, citing safety risks

FAA tells US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights, citing safety risks

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration told US airlines on Sunday to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia, citing safety threats tied to ongoing military activities and navigation system interference.
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U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt Introduces $30 Billion Modern Skies Act to Upgrade Airport Infrastructure

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt Introduces $30 Billion Modern Skies Act to Upgrade Airport Infrastructure

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has introduced the Modern Skies Act, a legislative proposal seeking $30 billion from Congress to modernize airport infrastructure across the United States. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined Senator Schmitt in Missouri to advocate for the bill. The legislation is designed to address an anticipated 40% increase in air travel over the next two decades. The Modern Skies Act outlines a three-pronged approach for funding, targeting air traffic control systems, general aviation infrastructure, and airport terminals. Secretary Duffy highlighted that this bill aims to complete the national aviation system updates, building upon previous allocations. He specifically noted the outdated condition of many air traffic control towers, some dating back to the 1960s and 70s, which suffer from structural issues like leaky roofs. The bill also proposes equipping control towers with artificial intelligence-powered air traffic management systems, similar to the Strategic Management of Ai...
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US launches immigration raid of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

US launches immigration raid of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - US authorities conducted a predawn Monday raid on the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation, the Justice Department said.
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'Gift to our adversary': More Republicans balk at Trump's Russia diesel deal

'Gift to our adversary': More Republicans balk at Trump's Russia diesel deal

By Patricia Zengerle and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - A dozen US senators, including six of Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, called on the president on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia, saying it provides Moscow with more fuel to finance its war on Ukraine and
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Analysis-Democratic midterm wins could bring scrutiny for Wall Street, crypto firms

Analysis-Democratic midterm wins could bring scrutiny for Wall Street, crypto firms

By Hannah Lang, Alexandra Alper and Michelle Price WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - A Democratic victory in one or both chambers of Congress would not stop President Donald Trump's administration from handing regulatory breaks to Wall Street banks, prediction markets and crypto firms, but it would
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US Senate report says spending on consultants for internet subsidy program tops $200 million annually

US Senate report says spending on consultants for internet subsidy program tops $200 million annually

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - A US Senate committee report released on Tuesday said consultants who assist schools and libraries in winning funding from a $3 billion annual internet subsidy program receive between $200 million and $400 million annually.
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Trump denies involvement with DHS search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home

Trump denies involvement with DHS search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home

President Trump denied any prior knowledge of federal agents' search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home despite his frequent criticism of the congresswoman.
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Trump says Houthis trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections

Trump says Houthis trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections

By Jacob Bogage and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Yemen's Houthi militants of deliberately trying to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections and warned that he would "never forget" their attacks on Saudi Arabia, amid a widening
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Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool boycott

Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool boycott

WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department said on Saturday it is investigating whether television networks violated federal antitrust laws over their decision to boycott covering the White House following its decision to pull the credentials of reporters from three news organizations,
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Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 20, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow

Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 20, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow

By Sergiy Chalyi and Max Hunder ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Twenty people, including three children, were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel in
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Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

By Max Hunder and Steve Holland Oct 10 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, a day after announcing a diesel supply deal with Russia that drew a sharp rebuke