Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 5, 2026
US-Iran conflictWar Powers ResolutionMilitary funding

Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 5, 2026

The US Senate rejected a resolution to withdraw forces from Iran amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iranian civilian sites and military responses, while other global and domestic crises unfold.

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 2, 2026
Immigration EnforcementCivil LibertiesPress Freedom

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 2, 2026

A federal judge's decision to allow a federal immigration surge in Minnesota sparks widespread outrage and protests, while journalists are arrested for reporting on related events, and the Epstein files reveal unredacted survivor names and elite connections.

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 14, 2026
International RelationsHuman RightsUS Foreign Policy

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 14, 2026

This episode details a day of escalating global tensions and domestic policy shifts, covering violent crackdowns in Iran, US military actions in Venezuela, and controversial US immigration and civil rights decisions.

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026
US domestic policyFederal law enforcementICE operations

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026

A Democracy Now report details escalating tensions surrounding ICE operations in the US, controversial US foreign policy moves regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and ongoing global conflicts, highlighting a disregard for international law and domestic accountability.

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 5, 2026
US Foreign PolicyVenezuelaMilitary Intervention

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 5, 2026

The US military launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela, abducting President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, sparking international condemnation and threats of further military action against other nations.

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