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Hungary Calls Out Russian Ex‑Interpreter in Election Watch

March 20, 2026

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) has warned the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that a former interpreter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Daria Boyarskaya, should be removed from its election observation team in Hungary. The move comes ahead of a critical vote o

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Renaming the Legacy: A Call to Reexamine How We Honor Figures

March 19, 2026

The recent claims that Cesar Chavez, a celebrated labor leader, sexually abused young girls have sparked a wave of demands to remove his name from public places. The accusations surfaced after a detailed New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez allegedly assaulted two underage girls in the

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New DHS Leader Faces Big Test After Narrow Committee Vote

March 19, 2026

Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, just got past the first big hurdle in his journey to head the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate committee that reviews these appointments threw out a narrow 8‑to‑7 vote in his favor. All Republicans on the panel voted yes except for Rand Paul, who

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Boston Stadium Gets World Cup Green Light

March 19, 2026

The Foxboro Select Board has given the final nod to bring the World Cup to Gillette Stadium, which will be renamed “Boston Stadium” for the event. Police Chief Michael Grace praised the decision, saying the city will feel a new level of excitement that it has never experienced before. Earlier

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U. S. and Israel Have Different Goals in Iran, Says Gabbard

March 19, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard told the House intelligence committee that Washington and Jerusalem do not share the same plan for Iran. She explained that the U. S. president’s goals are aimed at crippling Iran’s missile factories, stopping its ability to launch ballistic rockets, and weakening its navy. In co

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Fed Nominee Asked About Links to Jeffrey Epstein

March 19, 2026

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the leading Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, has sent a letter to Kevin Warsh asking him to explain any contact he may have had with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Warsh was chosen by President Trump to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve

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Hamilton County Faces Real Democratic Showdown

March 19, 2026

In a county where party backing often seals the race, voters will see an uncommon open contest on April 16. The event brings together current commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, newcomer Meeka Owens, and immigrant educator Herman Najoli for a one‑hour debate that could decide the May 5 primary

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Iran’s Missile Plans: A Long‑Term Concern, Not an Immediate Threat

March 18, 2026

The U. S. intelligence community has repeatedly stated that Iran is still several years away from fielding missiles capable of striking the United States. During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, two senior officials—Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, and John Ratcliffe, th

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Fed Rate Decision Sparks Trump’s Frustration Over Rising Oil Prices

March 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates steady for a second straight meeting, a move that left President Trump annoyed. He has repeatedly asked the Fed to cut borrowing costs, claiming high rates hurt consumers and businesses. Trump’s frustration grew as oil prices climbed amid tensions in

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Senator Warns Intelligence Agencies About Election Threats

March 18, 2026

The Senate hearing began with a sharp rebuke from Senator Mark Warner, who pointed out that key intelligence bodies had not shared crucial information about foreign risks to the next U. S. congressional elections. Warner, who serves as vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, argued that