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Trump’s Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes “Pressure from Israel”
Joe Kent, Trump's National Counterterrorism Center Director, resigned over the Iran war, stating it was driven by Israeli pressure, exposing a significant rift within the MAGA movement on US-Israel policy.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 9, 2026
The US and Israel continue extensive bombing campaigns across Iran, leading to widespread civilian casualties, environmental damage, and escalating regional conflicts, while global oil prices surge and the US economy faces job losses.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 2, 2026
A US-Israeli military assault on Iran triggers widespread retaliatory strikes, global economic disruption, and international condemnation, escalating conflicts across the Middle East and impacting domestic US politics.
Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?
As Bill and Hillary Clinton testified regarding Jeffrey Epstein, an NPR investigation revealed 53 pages of FBI interviews with a Donald Trump accuser are missing from DOJ files, sparking demands for transparency amidst a wave of high-profile resignations.
Rep. Jayapal Slams AG Pam Bondi over Epstein Files & Spying on Lawmakers
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal details alleged Department of Justice misconduct, including spying on lawmakers' Epstein file searches and intentionally exposing victims while protecting powerful predators, alongside a critique of ICE and CBP operations.
“De Facto Dictatorship”: Democrats Confront ICE, CBP Officials on Brutal Tactics
House Democrats grilled top ICE, CBP, and USCIS officials over alleged killings, unconstitutional tactics, and mass deportations, calling for prosecution, defunding, and the abolition of ICE.
Rep. Khanna Slams DOJ for Not Launching New Probes of Jeffrey Epstein's "Co-Conspirators"
Congressman Ro Khanna criticizes the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files, alleging a two-tiered justice system that protects the powerful while failing to prosecute co-conspirators and safeguard victims.
Rep. LaMonica McIver Faces 17 Years in Prison over ICE Jail Inspection
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver details her legal battle, facing 17 years in prison for allegedly assaulting an ICE officer during a congressional oversight visit to a private immigration prison, framing the charges as political intimidation against legislative accountability.
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