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Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority

Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority

A federal appeals court has reinstated a $656 million judgment for Americans killed or wounded in Middle East terror attacks
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Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction

Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction

The Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
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TikTok's Role in Shaping Gen Z's Historical Understanding Explored in 'ALL CAPS'

TikTok's Role in Shaping Gen Z's Historical Understanding Explored in 'ALL CAPS'

TikTok's Role in Shaping Gen Z's Historical Understanding Explored in 'ALL CAPS'
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Supreme Court Justices Skeptical of President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Argument

Supreme Court Justices Skeptical of President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Argument

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments regarding the Trump administration's reinterpretation of birthright citizenship. President Trump attended the session, marking the first time a sitting president has done so. The administration's stance seeks to exclude children of undocumented immigrants and 'birth tourists' from automatic citizenship. However, the justices, including those appointed by Trump, expressed skepticism about the administration's position. Justice Neil M. Gorsuch questioned the lack of discussion on parental status in the original congressional debates on the 14th Amendment. Justice Amy Coney Barrett raised concerns about the practical implications of determining parental intent. The court's skepticism suggests a challenging path for the administration's argument.
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Trump offers murky path forward for Republicans as Iran war clouds midterm elections

Trump offers murky path forward for Republicans as Iran war clouds midterm elections

Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars
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President Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget to Enhance Military Capabilities

President Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget to Enhance Military Capabilities

President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a significant increase in defense spending. This budget includes funding for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield, Lockheed Martin F-35 jets, and Virginia-class submarines produced by General Dynamics and Huntington Ingalls Industries. The budget aims to bolster U.S. military capabilities in response to perceived threats from China in the Indo-Pacific region and to replenish weapon stocks depleted by conflicts in Israel, Iran, and Ukraine. The budget request will be formally presented on Friday, with further details expected to be disclosed on April 21.
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Iran's Recruitment of Children for War Effort Raises Human Rights Concerns

Iran's Recruitment of Children for War Effort Raises Human Rights Concerns

Iran is reportedly recruiting children as young as 12 to participate in its military efforts, according to human rights organizations. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a campaign named 'Homeland Defending Combatants for Iran,' amid ongoing military pressure from the United States and Israel. This recruitment drive has been highlighted by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, which have condemned the use of child soldiers as a violation of international law. The campaign involves children in various roles, including staffing checkpoints and providing logistical support. Historical context shows that Iran has previously used child soldiers during the Iran-Iraq war and in support of the Assad regime in Syria.
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President Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Defense Amidst U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran

President Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Defense Amidst U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran

President Trump has submitted a budget request to Congress seeking $1.5 trillion for the Department of Defense for the 2027 fiscal year. This request includes funding for troop pay increases, missile defense systems, and resupplying munitions. The proposal comes as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, now entering its sixth week. The budget also outlines a ten percent decrease in non-defense spending, reflecting a shift in fiscal priorities towards military expenditures. This request is part of a broader strategy to bolster U.S. military capabilities in response to ongoing international tensions.
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Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest

Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest

A man detained in Bahrain last month as the island kingdom came under missile attack from Iran vanished for days, until his family was called to retrieve his body from a military hospital
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter saying that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, after President Donald Trump reiterated his threats this week to strike Iran's power and desalination plants.
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US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, mosque says

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, mosque says

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, the mosque said on Thursday.
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Iranian Regime Accused of Recruiting Child Soldiers Amidst US Tensions

Iranian Regime Accused of Recruiting Child Soldiers Amidst US Tensions

The Iranian regime is reportedly recruiting children as young as 12 for military purposes, according to human rights organizations. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a campaign named 'Homeland Defending Combatants for Iran,' amidst ongoing tensions with the US and Israel. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have raised alarms over this development, highlighting that the recruitment of child soldiers is a violation of international law. The campaign involves children participating in various military-related activities, including staffing checkpoints and operational patrols. This move has been criticized as a grave violation of children's rights and international law.