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Watch: Trump says ‘we don’t need’ Strait of Hormuz after allies refuse to help US escort ships

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🚀 Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,Iran,iran war,Strait of Hormuz 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran "militarily is finished" but is "blocking" the Strait of Hormuz. Watch Trump's remarks in the video player above. Speaking to reporters as he left the White House, Trump said it would be a "simple military maneuver" to keep the vital shipping lane open but would require assistance, which he described as "ships" and "volume." Read more: Trump says NATO has refused to have him join most allies in…

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The White House is urging Congress to take a lighter look at AI regulations in the new legislative scheme

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💥 Discover this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: artificial intelligence,congress,David Sacks,Donald Trump news,intellectual property,technology ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Friday that Congress should "get ahead of artificial intelligence laws" that it sees as too burdensome, laying out a broad framework for how Congress can address concerns about artificial intelligence without stifling growth or innovation in the sector. The legislative outline outlines six guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing rising electricity costs, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship, and educating Americans about the use of technology. Read…

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Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of forging arrest warrant in Breonna Taylor raid

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🚀 Explore this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Breonna Taylor,Department of Justice,Donald Trump news,kentucky,louisville,policing ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal prosecutors asked a judge Friday to dismiss charges against two Louisville officers accused of forging the arrest warrant that led police to raid Breonna Taylor's apartment the night she was killed six years ago. Prosecutors said in a lawsuit that their review of the case revealed the charges against former Detective Joshua Gaines and former Sgt. Kyle Meaney should be "fired in the interest of justice." Read more: A former Louisville officer…

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New York City Mayor Mamdani launches Office of Community Safety

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🚀 Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: mental health,New York,policing,Zohran Mamdani 💡 **What You’ll Learn**: NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani on Thursday unveiled a new office dedicated to community safety, an interim first step toward fulfilling a major campaign pledge to reduce the role of police in responding to mental health emergencies. Mamdani initially envisioned creating a $1 billion-a-year agency that would send civilian workers, rather than police, in non-criminal emergencies. However, his initial proposal is much more modest, launching with just two employees and few immediate plans to…

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WATCH: Trump presents Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to Navy’s football team, says Hegseth and Cain are in the Situation Room

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🚀 Discover this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: dan caine,Donald Trump news,football,pete hegseth,Sports,U.S. Navy ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: President Donald Trump said senior officials were in the situation room on Friday as the Iranian conflict continued. Watch the event in the video player above. The president mentioned the war when he presented the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Navy's football team for beating Army during a game in 2025. "We're in very good shape," he said, without providing details. Trump said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Kaine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…

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Pete Hegseth’s Christian speech has reignited scrutiny after the United States went to war with Iran

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🚀 Read this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: christianity,iran war,pete hegseth,Secretary of Defense 💡 **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) — Since becoming defense secretary, Pete Hegseth has found no shortage of ways to bring his evangelical conservatism to the Pentagon. He watches: Tamara Keith and Amy Walter talk about Trump's promises to religious voters Hosts monthly Christian worship services for employees. His administration's promotional videos have featured Bible verses alongside military footage. In his speeches and interviews, he often argues that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and troops must embrace God,…

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Ukrainian pressure is increasing as the war in Iran worsens and Russia prepares for a new attack

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🔥 Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: iran war,peace talks,russia,Ukraine,Ukraine-Russia conflict ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: With US-brokered Ukrainian peace talks stalled due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains through new attacks against his neighbour, which could increase pressure on Kiev. Read more: Zelensky says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran's attacks Windfall revenues from rising global oil prices are filling Moscow's war coffers, and US air defense assets are being rapidly depleted by Iranian attacks…

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WATCH LIVE: Senate meets to consider DHS funding to end shutdown

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🔥 Check out this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,Government Shutdown,senate,U.S. Department of Homeland Security 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators met behind closed doors Thursday with White House border coordinator Tom Homan, a small sign of progress as lawmakers look to end a Department of Homeland Security shutdown that began more than a month ago. The Senate reconvenes at 12 noon EST. Watch the live stream in our video player above. Funding for the department expired on February 14, as Democrats refused to fund ICE as…

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Zelensky says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran’s attacks

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✨ Check out this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Drones,iran war,middle east,russia,Ukraine,Volodymyr Zelenskyy 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks by Iranian drones on their territory, while the United States and European countries are among others that have requested support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. Read more: Trump's failure to strong-arm allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect He added that Ukraine is also considering whether it could have a role in restoring security in…

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Trump faces his toughest decision regarding the Iran war: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?

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🔥 Check out this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,International Atomic Energy Agency,Iran,iran attacks,pete hegseth,richard blumenthal,uranium 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump faces perhaps the most difficult question in the war with Iran, one that could define his time in office: Will he put U.S. troops on the ground in Iran to secure about 970 pounds of enriched uranium that Tehran could use to build nuclear weapons? Trump has offered varying reasons for waging war, but he has been consistent in making clear that the primary goal of joining…

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