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Exclusive: Trump’s Visit To Qatar, Amid Hubbub Over ‘Free’ Plane, Caps Tiny State’s $40 Billion Influence Campaign To Win America’s Favor


A new report from the Middle East Forum lays out the billions Qatar has spent buying influence and power in America even as it hosts terror groups like…

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Hollow victory on tariffs: China deal only softens self-inflicted blow


Only in the upside-down world of Donald Trump’s second term can 30% import duties on our largest trading partner be considered a positive sign, with the stock market soaring. So yes, the Trum…

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Today in History: May 13, Pope John Paul II shot and wounded


Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter’s Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Ağca.

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New York’s money cops: The Campaign Finance Board tries to keep pols to follow the rules


In every New York City municipal election since 1989, the city Campaign Finance Board tries to protect its rules and a level playing field that the public wants, often actions that candidates and t…

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What cracks in Trump-Netanyahu ties could mean for US support of Israel


“Trump and Netanyahu are exasperated with each other,” a former aide to the Israeli premier told Newsweek.

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California’s $10 Billion Budget Gap Maps Clearly With the $9.5 Billion It’s Spent on Health Care For Illegal Aliens


The escalating cost for health care for illegal immigrants comes as the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office reported that economic trend forecasts are…

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Abbott Says Texas Has ‘Halted Any Construction’ of Planned Muslim Community Amid State and Federal Investigations


Governor Abbott says ‘actions are being taken to address all concerns’ related to the community.

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Education Minister to update Cabinet on major Leaving Cert changes


The significant reforms from the next academic year will see 40 per cent of marks in all subjects given for practical exams or end of year projects.

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Trump, GOP Could Come To Regret Accession of Canada as America’s 51st State


Given the Dominion’s liberal bent, the House speaker would be Representative Hakeem Jeffries. Another impeachment or two or three would be a certainty.

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Уильям Тернер. «Рыбаки в море». 1796 г. Холст. Масло. Тейт Британ. Лондон. Великобритания.