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Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 24, 2026
Global conflicts escalate with US-Iran diplomatic disputes and ongoing military strikes in the Middle East, while domestic crises include a DHS shutdown, a USPS financial collapse warning, and a critical Supreme Court case on mail-in ballots.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 4, 2026
President Trump's controversial calls for nationalizing voting, escalating federal immigration enforcement, and tense international relations dominate headlines, alongside a significant media workers' strike for AI protections.
"This Is Our Hemisphere": Report from Colombia on Trump's Escalating Threats to the Region
Donald Trump escalated threats against Venezuela and Colombia, claiming the right to Venezuelan oil and accusing Colombian President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking, prompting a strong defense from a Colombian activist.
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