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Unbiased Updates
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Russia and Ukraine clash in overnight air assaults as drone war escalates: Unbiased Updates, May 28, 2025
President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he is “playing with fire.” In response, Russia alluded to the potential for a…
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Zelenskyy says Russia's fighting to drag war out: Unbiased Updates, May 27, 2025
There’s a new blow to peace talks as Ukraine accuses Russia of prepping fresh attacks while Moscow calls a move back by the U.S. “dangerous.” Plus, a van…
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Russia, Ukraine launch overnight drone strikes: Unbiased Updates, May 26, 2025
Russia batters Ukraine despite another prisoner swap as Trump blasts Putin. Plus, condolences from the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to…
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Private jet slams into homes in deadly pre-dawn fireball: Unbiased Updates, May 23
They were young, in love and planning to start a life together. Then they were gunned down outside a D.C. museum. This morning, we look at who they were, and…
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Two killed in attack outside of DC Jewish museum: Unbiased Updates, May 22, 2025
A brazen attack in the nation’s capital left two Israeli embassy staffers gunned down. Investigators believe the suspect chanted “Free palestine.” Plus, prayer…
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Republicans pull overnighter to advance Trump's spending bill: Unbiased Updates, May 21, 2025
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, House Speaker Mike Johnson races to finalize President Donald Trump’s budget bill and push it through Congress. Also…
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Russia, Ukraine launch drone attacks after talks with Trump: Unbiased Updates, May 20, 2025
President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call when “the bloodshed” was going to stop in Ukraine. Also, chaos outside an ICE…
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Biden's 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis receives widespread support: Unbiased Updates, May 19, 2025
Former President Joe Biden, 82, faces an aggressive, possibly life-threatening cancer diagnosis, leading to an outpouring of support from across the political…
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Trump closes out Middle East tour in Abu Dhabi: Unbiased Updates, May 16, 2025
President Donald Trump rounds out his trip to the Middle East, addressing whether he will accept the jet from Qatar as the new Air Force One. Also, the…
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Putin won't attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey: Unbiased Updates, May 15, 2025
As Russia and Ukraine prepare for talks in Turkey, President Vladimir Putin, who proposed the meeting, will send delegates instead. Also, a top Iranian…
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Trump lifts sanctions on Syria in effort to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia: Unbiased Updates, May 14, 2025
Day two of President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit features a surprise sit-down with a former enemy, during which he extends an olive branch for a new…
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Trump visits Saudi Arabia for talks on first international trip: Unbiased Updates, May 13, 2025
President Donald Trump receives a royal welcome in Saudi Arabia as he participates in a state visit. Also, the federal government requests the Supreme Court’s…
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Social media posts give insight into first American pope's politics: Unbiased Updates, May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass at the Sistine Chapel less than 24 hours after the College of Cardinals named the 69-year-old Chicagoan the first-ever…
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Trump to announce ‘major’ trade deal: Unbiased Updates, May 8, 2025.
President Donald Trump promises a major trade deal with representatives of a big and highly respected country, which will be announced this morning. Who might…
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Pakistan calls Indian missile strikes an ‘act of war’: Unbiased Updates, May 7, 2025.
An “act of war”: India launches an attack on Pakistan in Kashmir in response to last month’s deadly shootings of tourists. Also, cardinals in Rome start the…
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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after taking over UW building: Unbiased Updates, May 6, 2025.
Pro-Palestinian protests take place on Pacific Northwest campuses a year after nationwide unrest, with demonstrators expressing their support for Palestine and…
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Trump questions universal right to due process: Unbiased Updates, May 5, 2025.
President Donald Trump weighs in on the case of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, sharing his thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court’s involvement. Also, Trump aims to reopen…
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Trump closes tariff loophole, raising prices on Chinese goods: Unbiased Updates, May 2, 2025
President Donald Trump ends the duty-free exemption on Chinese products entering the U.S., raising fears of higher prices and delivery delays. Also, the Trump…
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US-Ukraine minerals deal is clear signal to Russia: Treasury secretary: Unbiased Updates, May 1, 2025
A deal between the U.S. and Ukraine allows the Trump administration access to rare earth minerals. Also, while the GDP declined in the first quarter, imports…
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President Donald Trump marks 100 days of second term: Unbiased Updates, April 30, 2025
President Donald Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office, from immigration reform to tariffs. Also, Russia outlines specific ceasefire conditions it…
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Trump aims to reduce tariffs on US automakers: Unbiased Updates, April 29, 2025
The Trump administration prepares to reward the auto industry by lifting levies to boost car manufacturing in the U.S. Also, Canada elected a new prime…
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Houthis claim US airstrike killed 68 African migrants in Yemen prison: Unbiased Updates, April 28, 2025
The U.S. reportedly continues to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also, the Vatican readies itself for the assembly of the College of Cardinals to convene and…
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‘Vladimir, STOP!’: Trump urges Putin to pursue peace in Ukraine: Unbiased Updates, April 25, 2025
President Donald Trump issues a terse message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the attacks on Ukraine. Also, China acts on the tariff standoff…
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Russia strikes Kyiv as peace negotiations reportedly stall: Unbiased Updates, April 24, 2025
Russia launches lethal strikes on Ukraine while President Donald Trump claims to be assisting both nations in overcoming the war. Also, the Vatican refuses to…
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Thousands gather to pay their respects to Pope Francis: Unbiased Updates, April 23, 2025
Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where cardinals and mourners honor the Holy Father, who died Monday, April 21. Also, President Donald Trump…
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Pope Francis to lie in state, funeral scheduled for Saturday: Unbiased Updates, April 22, 2025
Pope Francis lies in state in Rome as the Vatican prepares his funeral services. Also, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces increasing calls to resign…
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Remembering Pope Francis, 266th leader of the Catholic Church: Unbiased Updates, April 21, 2025
Tributes pour in as the world remembers Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church. Also, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after…
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Court rejects Trump’s appeal in Maryland wrongful deportation case: Unbiased Updates, April 18, 2025
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to block an order directing it to return a mistakenly deported man to the U.S. Also, a gunman…
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Trump admin releases new documents on wrongly deported man: Unbiased Updates, April 17, 2025
A back-and-forth has emerged between the courts and the Trump administration regarding a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Also, more federal funding…
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South African police rescue kidnapped American missionary: Unbiased Updates, April 16, 2025
South African police rescued a kidnapped American missionary. And the U.S. military prepares to assume a larger role at the southern border. These stories and…
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Trump admin probes imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals: Unbiased Updates, April 15, 2025
Tariff talks focus on computer chips, assessing America’s ability to handle the workload amid foreign manufacturing reliance. Also, Harvard University…
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Trump looks to impose more tariffs in ‘near future’: Unbiased Updates, April 14, 2025
President Donald Trump takes a look at imposing tariffs on semiconductors and the whole electronics supply chain. Also, police arrested a suspected arsonist in…
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China increases retaliatory tariffs on American goods to 125%: Unbiased Updates, April 11, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling requiring the Trump administration to “facilitate” the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El…
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Global markets rally after Trump pauses ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: Unbiased Updates, April 10, 2025
President Donald Trump’s tariff reversal sends markets soaring. Also, increased legal disputes surround the Trump administration’s deportation of suspected…
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Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs take effect globally: Unbiased Updates, April 9, 2025
President Donald Trump’s tariffs officially go into effect, with the president advocating for their effectiveness. Also, a high-level Internal Revenue Service…
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China vows to ‘fight to the end’ if Trump hikes tariffs to 104%: Unbiased Updates, April 8, 2025
China said it would “fight to the end” if President Donald Trump intensified measures and imposed further tariffs against the nation. Meanwhile, the U.S…
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European, Asian stocks plummet amid Trump’s new tariffs: Unbiased Updates, April 7, 2025
All eyes are on the stock market as President Donald Trump’s tariffs fallout on dozens of other countries continues. What to expect at the opening bell and the…
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Trump reaffirms support for tariffs despite stock market losses: Unbiased Updates, April 4, 2025
Stocks continue to fall after President Donald Trump announced blanket 10% tariffs and reciprocal duties against more than 180 countries. And a federal judge…
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Trump levies 'reciprocal' tariffs on more than 180 nations: Unbiased Updates, April 3, 2025
President Donald Trump unveils his list of reciprocal tariffs, provoking mixed reactions from lawmakers in Washington, D.C. And the National Weather Service…
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Companies seek ways around Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: Unbiased Updates, April 2, 2025
All eyes are on President Donald Trump and trade Wednesday, April 2, as the president promises to levy tariffs on our trade partners. Also, Republicans claim…
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Trump’s election executive order faces first legal challenges: Unbiased Updates, April 1, 2025
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to impose changes to the election system faces its first challenges in court. And a new month means more Trump…
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Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,700 amid rescue efforts: Unbiased Updates, March 31, 2025
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand continues to rise as rescue efforts progress. Also, President Donald Trump expresses his…
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JD Vance, wife travel to Greenland despite island pushback: Unbiased Updates, March 28, 2025
Vice President JD Vance heads to Greenland to visit the American base on the biggest island in the world. Also, the Trump administration revokes hundreds of…
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Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars: Unbiased Updates, March 27, 2025
President Donald Trump announces a 25% tariff on foreign car imports. Also, the fallout from a Signal chat continues as demands increase for Trump officials to…
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Trump cabinet members face lawsuit over military plans group text: Unbiased Updates, March 26, 2025
A senior Trump official takes responsibility for a group chat that accidentally included a journalist discussing U.S. plans to bomb Houthi rebels. Also, House…
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Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in deportations case: Unbiased Updates, March 25, 2025
The White House continues to rely on the Alien Enemies Act as the issue of transporting migrants to El Salvador moves to a different court. Also, Americans…
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US officials meet with Russia, Ukraine for separate peace talks: Unbiased Updates, March 24, 2025
U.S. officials push ahead with peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this week in Saudi Arabia. Also, Vice President JD Vance’s wife and the national security…
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What does Trump's executive order mean for the Education Department?: Unbiased Updates, March 21, 2025
President Donald Trump issues an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, attributing it to America’s struggling academic performance. Also…
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Trump to sign executive order to shut down Education Department: Unbiased Updates, March 20, 2025
The Trump administration moves to dismantle the Department of Education in a new executive order Thursday. And a website lists the names of Tesla owners…
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Russia, Ukraine launch airstrikes following Putin-Trump peace call: Unbiased Updates, March 19, 2025
The fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues over energy and infrastructure as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin outline the…
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Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds in Gaza as Hamas ceasefire talks stall: Unbiased Updates, March 18, 2025
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes a deadly turn as Israel launches attacks against Hamas in Gaza. And the two American astronauts, stranded at the…
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Trump says he'll speak with Putin on Tuesday about ending Ukraine war: Unbiased Updates, March 17, 2025
President Donald Trump confirms he will speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concentrating on efforts to end the war in Ukraine. And nearly 40…
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Schumer signals GOP funding bill support as shutdown deadline nears: Unbiased Updates, March 14, 2025
A key Senate Democrat says he will vote to support a House Republican budget bill to prevent a government shutdown. And an American Airlines flight catches…
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Government shutdown looms as Senate Dems decide on budget bill: Unbiased Updates, March 13, 2025
A budget battle in Washington as Republicans attempt to advance a spending plan to keep the government operating. And the attempt to bring two stranded…
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European Union hits back after US' 25% tariffs take effect: Unbiased Updates, March 12, 2025
With President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs now in effect, the European Union retaliates with its own tariffs. And U.S. and Ukrainian leaders agree on…
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House to vote on GOP spending bill, aims to prevent government shutdown: Unbiased Updates, March 11, 2025
As lawmakers prepare for a break, the House aims to pass a budget resolution to keep the government open as quickly as possible. And as the U.S. and Ukraine…
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Canada’s next prime minister vows to win trade war with US: Unbiased Updates, March 10, 2025
Canada’s Liberal Party elects a replacement for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid a tariff war with the U.S. And Israel puts pressure on Hamas to extend phase…
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Trump pauses tariffs on some Canadian, Mexican goods another 30 days: Unbiased Updates, March 7, 2025
President Donald Trump is already rolling back some of the tariffs he slapped on Canada and Mexico earlier this week. And his administration is bringing back a…
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Trump delays tariffs on America’s top 3 automakers by 30 days: Unbiased Updates, March 6, 2025
As the U.S. prepares to feel the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, he’s giving the nation’s largest automakers a stay of…
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Trump vows to keep reshaping America in congressional address: Unbiased Updates, March 5, 2025
Proclaiming “America is back,” President Donald Trump delivers an address to Congress where he touted his crackdown on illegal immigration, imposing tariffs…