Myanmar’s military government says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital on Monday in a rare moment of contact with the outside world
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.
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“So, it seems pretty likely that he had a very low regard, if not hatred, for women,” Borgman said.
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The move follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination to become attorney general.
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Rep. Harshbarger’s new bill could help the victims of transgender ideology access the real care they need.
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Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate his political allies.
A spokesperson for Republican Sen. John Cornyn reposted Blanche's post on Sunday, appearing to clear the way for securing Blanche’s approval.
The Air Force’s B-52 modernization effort will likely continue to face significant challenges.
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An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said