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Petro Inks $4.3 Billion Deal for 17 Fighter Jets Amid Regional Tensions
North America Al Jazeera English

Petro Inks $4.3 Billion Deal for 17 Fighter Jets Amid Regional Tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced a $4.3 billion deal to buy 17 fighter jets from Sweden amid regional tension with the US. The purchase comes as Colombia is locked in a high-stakes standoff with Washington over issues including migration and security cooperation.

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Transgender Air Force Veterans File Lawsuit Over Revoked Retirement Benefits Under Trump Era
International Fox News

Transgender Air Force Veterans File Lawsuit Over Revoked Retirement Benefits Under Trump Era

Seventeen transgender Air Force members who were discharged under the Trump administration's transgender ban are suing the federal government for revoking their pensions and benefits after their forced early retirement. The lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration improperly denied the plaintiffs' eligibility for veteran benefits.

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California's Largest Migrant Detention Center Accused of Horrific Conditions in Federal Lawsuit
North America Fox News

California's Largest Migrant Detention Center Accused of Horrific Conditions in Federal Lawsuit

California's largest migrant detention center is accused of horrific conditions in a new federal lawsuit, including sewage bubbles rising from shower drains and detainees being forced to use dirty bands. The allegations come after a group of migrants filed the lawsuit against the facility's owners, alleging severe mistreatment and abuse.

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House Passes Spending Bill to End 35-Day Government Shutdown Record
North America Al Jazeera English

House Passes Spending Bill to End 35-Day Government Shutdown Record

The US House of Representatives has passed a federal government spending package, ending the longest government shutdown in US history. The bill will now head to President Biden's desk for signature, bringing an end to at least 35 days of partial closures and disruptions across the country.

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MSNBC Ditches Parent Network NBC News for Startup Culture Revamp
International Associated Press

MSNBC Ditches Parent Network NBC News for Startup Culture Revamp

MSNBC is rebranding itself as it separates from parent company NBC News, adopting a startup mentality and signaling a shift in its corporate identity. The exact nature of the changes remains to be seen, but president Rebecca Kutler suggests a fresh approach.

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Epstein's Biographer Urged Him to Criticize Trump for 'Political Cover' in Leaked Emails
North America Fox News

Epstein's Biographer Urged Him to Criticize Trump for 'Political Cover' in Leaked Emails

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee released tens of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails that were previously withheld, hours after Democrats accused them of leaking sensitive information. The newly released emails appear to show biographer Jonathan Vankin urging Epstein to criticize Donald Trump in order to gain 'political cover'.

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Trump Admin Seeks to Use White House Website for Political Attacks Against Democrats
North America CNN

Trump Admin Seeks to Use White House Website for Political Attacks Against Democrats

The Trump administration plans to use the White House website as a tool for trolling Democrats and promoting its message, a move seen as an attempt to 'weaponize' the official government site. The tactic is similar to one used by President Bill Clinton in 2000, which launched a new internet address to celebrate changes to the White House website.

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Trump Ally Takes Charge at Controversial Israeli Spy Technology Firm
North America MSNBC

Trump Ally Takes Charge at Controversial Israeli Spy Technology Firm

A Trump ally has taken charge as CEO of NSO Group, an Israeli spy technology company at the center of controversy over its surveillance software used by authoritarian regimes and governments. The appointment raises concerns about the potential for increased misuse of the company's tools under Friedman's leadership.

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Florida AG launches probe into JPMorgan over Trump Media 'debanking' claim
International MSNBC

Florida AG launches probe into JPMorgan over Trump Media 'debanking' claim

Florida's Republican attorney general launches an investigation into JPMorgan over allegations made by President Donald Trump that he and his family were victims of a 'debanking' scheme. The probe aims to boost Trump's claims related to the freezing of his social media accounts and media company, Trump Media.

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Schumer Faces Calls to Step Aside After Dem Defections in Government Shutdown Vote
North America MSNBC

Schumer Faces Calls to Step Aside After Dem Defections in Government Shutdown Vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing renewed calls for him to step aside after Democrats joined with Republicans to pass a government funding bill, dealing with bruised feelings from the second shutdown of the year. This move marks the latest challenge in Schumer's leadership as minority leader amid party divisions and internal power struggles.

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