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Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 17, 2026
Global conflicts escalate with significant casualties and economic repercussions, while domestic US policy faces judicial challenges and political funding controversies.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 19, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US preparations for potential strikes on Iran, ongoing revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst new reports of significantly higher death tolls.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 13, 2026
The Trump administration rescinded key environmental protections, faced a partial government shutdown, and continued controversial immigration enforcement, while new revelations from the Epstein files implicated global figures.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 12, 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense scrutiny and accusations of cover-up and surveillance regarding the Epstein files, while federal agencies like ICE and CBP engaged in controversial actions, and President Trump solidified his pro-coal stance and threatened tariff defectors.
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