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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has called for any military action against Iran to focus on regime change, just as the U.S. and Iran restart delicate nuclear negotiations. The dual-track approach of diplomacy and military threats comes as the Trump administration enters a critical period ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
A political firestorm has erupted in Cheyenne after a conservative activist was photographed distributing checks to Republican lawmakers directly on the state house floor. The incident has laid bare deep intra-party divisions and raised sharp questions about ethical boundaries in Wyoming's legislative process.
The Pentagon has abruptly reassigned Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, removing him from his position as director of the Joint Staff after just three months. The move comes amid a period of significant shifts in national security leadership and internal Republican scrutiny of foreign policy appointments.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that while 61 percent of Americans support a broad deportation agenda, many remain opposed to the specific methods utilized. Simultaneously, internal ICE communications indicate the agency is struggling with vetting procedures during a historic hiring surge.
Jersey has become the second jurisdiction in the British Isles to fully approve assisted dying legislation following a decisive vote in the States Assembly. The law, which targets terminally ill adults facing unbearable suffering, is expected to see the first legal procedures take place as early as 2027.
Børge Brende has stepped down as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum after revelations regarding his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. The resignation comes as the Department of Justice launches a new review of withheld records related to the financier.
The city of Benicia faces a significant economic shift as the Valero refinery prepares to idle its operations by April 2026. This move highlights the complex challenges of California's push for carbon neutrality and its impact on local tax bases and state fuel supplies.
Supporters of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have secured a majority on the central executive committee of 'Your Party'. The election marks a significant consolidation of power for the independent political movement within the UK Parliament.
A proposed federal policy would require financial institutions to verify the citizenship status of all account holders. The move could mandate the presentation of passports or other legal proof for everyday banking activities.
A new UK-EU treaty will require travelers entering Gibraltar to undergo passport checks by both British and Spanish authorities. The agreement marks a significant shift in the border dynamics of the British Overseas Territory following years of complex post-Brexit negotiations.
Hungary and Slovakia have increased pressure on Kyiv, threatening to withdraw support for Ukraine’s electrical grid unless Russian oil transit is restored. The diplomatic standoff highlights growing divisions within NATO as Hungary prepares for a critical election on April 12.
New legislative proposals in four states seek to disqualify Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees from holding state-level jobs in law enforcement and education. The move follows a massive federal hiring surge for what officials describe as a wartime-style deportation campaign.
