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Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for US troops over 30
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for US troops over 30

The Pentagon announced new guidelines on Friday for mandatory testosterone testing for US service members aged 30 and older, a policy championed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to optimize soldier performance. Medical experts have raised concerns that the program, which applies only to males, is unnecessary and could lead to health complications like infertility.

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White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE

The White House withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday, without stating a reason. Schroyer's nomination had stalled in the Senate as Republican Senator Rand Paul withheld his support pending information on civilian deaths during ICE operations.

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Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
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BBC US & Canada
center16d ago

Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video

Swedish singer Zara Larsson condemned the White House for using her song "Midnight Sun" in a TikTok video depicting immigration enforcement raids, calling the clip "dehumanizing." The song has since been removed from the post, but the video remains visible on the White House's TikTok feed, continuing a pattern of artists objecting to the use of their music in administration content.

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White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee as Republican senator objects
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BBC US & Canada
center17d ago

White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee as Republican senator objects

The White House withdrew President Trump's nominee for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) leader, Richard Schroyer, on Thursday after Republican Senator Rand Paul stalled the confirmation process. Paul demanded more information regarding ICE shootings that killed two Americans, marking a setback for Trump's immigration enforcement agenda and potentially alienating Hispanic voters ahead of the midterms.

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IS member sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 2021 Kabul airport bombing
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The Guardian Asia
left17d ago

IS member sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 2021 Kabul airport bombing

An Islamic State group member, Mohammad Sharifullah, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for providing material support to the ISKP, which claimed responsibility for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. Jurors could not reach a consensus on Sharifullah's direct responsibility for the bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members, but he received the maximum sentence for his conviction.

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US blocks Palestinian leader from UN meeting in New York for second year in row
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BBC Middle East
center17d ago

US blocks Palestinian leader from UN meeting in New York for second year in row

The US State Department extended visa sanctions after accusing Palestinian officials of failing to live up to peace process commitments.

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Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free
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BBC US & Canada
center18d ago

Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free

The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.

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Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies at 13
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BBC US & Canada
center18d ago

Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies at 13

The Portuguese Water Dog met many high-profile visitors to the White House, including Pope Francis.

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Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again? | Arwa Mahdawi
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The Guardian Europe
left18d ago

Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again? | Arwa Mahdawi

The president’s assistant travelled with him to Ireland – which really shouldn’t be much of a story. But his comms team seems determined to make it onePassport, money, emotional support human: Donald Trump had all the travel essentials on his recent trip to Ireland.

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Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
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BBC Middle East
center19d ago

Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms

The Pentagon inspector general confirmed "strategic inventory shortfalls" in US munitions and "industrial base bottlenecks" for resupply due to spending over $22 billion on munitions from February through June, contradicting President Trump's claims of "virtually unlimited" supplies. The report indicates the Defense Department is working to streamline procurement and production to address these shortages and equipment losses totaling $3.7 billion.

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Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat
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The Guardian Europe
left19d ago

Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that Canada will pursue a "unique security and economic alliance" with the European Union, positioning the country as a safe harbor for foreign capital amid strained US trade relations. This initiative aims to reduce Canada's reliance on the United States and explore new avenues for economic and political cooperation with the EU, including potential visa-free travel and joint defense projects.

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Top Democrat on House oversight panel investigating Trump Jr wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch
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The Guardian Europe
left19d ago

Top Democrat on House oversight panel investigating Trump Jr wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch

Representative Robert Garcia is investigating potential foreign entanglement between Donald Trump Jr. and Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who reportedly bankrolled a portion of Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations. Garcia has requested documents from the White House and Trump Jr. regarding communications and financial ties, citing concerns about pay-to-play schemes and foreign infiltration.

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'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key
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BBC US & Canada
center19d ago

'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key

The Canadian prime minister said the exchange “sums up” the Canada-US relationship.

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Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed
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Al Jazeera
center19d ago

Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed

A Pentagon watchdog report revealed the US lost at least 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones and hundreds of buildings to Iranian attacks between February 28 and June 30. The report also details 11 US military personnel killed in action and 417 wounded, contradicting previous official statements about minimal damage and contradicting President Trump's claims of unlimited ammunition stockpiles.

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US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda
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The Guardian Middle East
left20d ago

US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda

A US airman, identified as 'Bravo,' recounted being shot down in Iran and surviving for 50 hours with severe injuries before a US special forces rescue operation, which some critics have labeled Pentagon propaganda. The rescue involved thousands of personnel and a CIA decoy, with declassified video showing a daytime raid to extract Bravo's co-pilot, 'Alpha,' who was recovered six hours after their aircraft was struck by an Iranian missile.

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Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6m online romance scam
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The Guardian Africa
left22d ago

Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6m online romance scam

Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding over 100 American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams were extradited from Cape Town, South Africa, to the United States on Friday. The men, allegedly part of the Black Axe criminal network, face wire fraud and money laundering charges in the US.

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Trump and Hegseth use 9/11 memorial remarks at Pentagon to defend war on Iran
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The Guardian Middle East
left23d ago

Trump and Hegseth use 9/11 memorial remarks at Pentagon to defend war on Iran

During remarks at the Pentagon's 9/11 memorial ceremony, President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth defended the ongoing war on Iran, linking it to the legacy of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Trump stated the conflict ensures Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons, while Hegseth claimed Iran's defenses are gone and vowed continued action against the Islamic theocracy.

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Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'
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BBC US & Canada
center24d ago

Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'

The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting".

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Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare 'overcharges'
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BBC US & Canada
center24d ago

Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare 'overcharges'

Eligible Americans in 30 states would begin receiving payments in October, funded by a surplus of fees, the White House said.

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Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
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BBC US & Canada
center25d ago

Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show

President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to close aide Natalie Harp and two other White House staffers, with longtime aide Walt Nauta receiving $22,000, according to financial disclosures. The White House stated these were personal holiday gifts, permissible under law, though ethics experts noted such gifts are unprecedented for a sitting president and could raise public concerns about conflicts of interest.

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