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Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis Announces She Won’t Seek Re-Election, Triggering Open Seat Primary

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 27, 2025

In a decision that will reshape Wyoming’s Senate race, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R‑Wyo.) announced on Friday that she will not run for reelection next...

Thai and Cambodian officials signing ceasefire agreement with flags of both nations and guards watching in border zone.

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Thailand and Cambodia Sign Ceasefire Ending Border Clashes

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire that ends weeks of violent clashes along their contested border, a move that could reshape the...

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Venezuelan Migrants Demand Justice After U.S. Judge Grants Legal Due Process

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

In Caracas, a group of Venezuelan migrants who had been held in a notorious prison in El Salvador are demanding justice after a federal judge in...

Zelensky shaking hands with former US President Trump with golden sunset over Florida landscape for peace

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Zelensky Confirms Meeting with Trump in Florida to Push 20-Point Peace Plan

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 27, 2025

Zelensky confirms meeting with former President Trump in Florida on Sunday, a development that could shape the next steps toward ending the...

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Trump’s First Year: Immigration Overhaul, Price Claims, and Bold Policy Moves

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 27, 2025

In just one year, President Trump has rolled out a flurry of executive actions that have reshaped immigration, the economy, and federal policy,...

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Trump Endorses Three Republican House Candidates Amid 6-Point Democratic Lead

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 27, 2025

Last week, President Trump announced his first endorsements in non‑incumbent Republican House primaries, backing former Maine governor Paul LePage,...

Judge sentences activist with gavel and Russian flag in courtroom.

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Russian Court Sentences Opposition Activist Sergei Udaltsov Six Years for Justifying Terrorism

Aiden V. Crossfield December 27, 2025

In a decisive move, a Russian court on Thursday convicted Sergei Udaltsov, a prominent opposition figure, for justifying terrorism and sentenced him...

Representative Andy Barr standing with hands clasped on Texas flag, Texas Capitol outline in background and badge on floor.

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Tatum Dale, Longtime Staffer and Campaign Manager for Rep. Andy Barr, Dies

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

On Thursday, Representative Andy Barr announced the passing of Tatum Dale, a longtime staffer and campaign manager who had been a cornerstone of his...

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Japan Approves Record 9 Trillion-Yen Defense Budget, Boosting Missiles and Drones Amid China Tensions

Morgan J. Carter December 27, 2025

Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to strengthen its...

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More Than a Dozen Heritage Staffers Jump to Mike Pence’s New Think Tank, Doubling Its Size

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

A wave of departures from the Heritage Foundation has sent shockwaves through the conservative world. More than a dozen staff members, many from the...