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Politics This Week: Phones Tossed, Trades Flooded And Jabs At Iran Claims

May 18, 2026

A busy week in politics kicked off with a security step that raised eyebrows. After President Trump’s meeting with China’s leader, staff on Air Force One were told to trash phones and pins given out during the trip. The reason? Keeping sensitive tech away from a country known for cyber spying. It’s

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Power play in the Philippines: What happens next for Sara Duterte?

May 18, 2026

These days, the halls of power in the Philippines feel less like government offices and more like a stage set for a drama series. The country’s vice president, Sara Duterte, now faces an impeachment trial in the Senate—one that could reshape her future or end her political career. The trial isn’t ju

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Yasser Abbas steps into Fatah’s top ranks as whispers of a dynasty grow

May 18, 2026

Yasser Abbas, the president’s son and a businessman with tobacco and construction companies, just landed a spot on Fatah’s Central Committee. No one voted him into this powerful role; he was elected by party members at their first big meeting in ten years. His dad, Mahmoud Abbas, still runs the show

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Why the U. S. is suddenly eyeing Guyana's resources

May 18, 2026

While most eyes were on the Middle East, a small South American country quietly became a hotspot for global powers. Guyana sits on massive oil reserves found in the last ten years, making it a key player in today’s energy crisis. But oil isn’t the only resource drawing attention—bauxite, a mineral u

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Peru's Election Body Faces Challenges Before June Vote

May 18, 2026

Peru’s top voting officials admit they messed up the first round of the presidential race. The April 12 elections ran late after many polling stations opened late, especially in Lima. This delay sparked accusations of cheating from a candidate who came in third. Now, with the runoff set for June 7,

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Russia and China’s Deepening Bond Beyond Just Energy

May 18, 2026

Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation

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Trump’s Ballroom Funding Hits a Senate Snag

May 18, 2026

A recent Senate roadblock threatens to derail Republican efforts to funnel $1 billion into the White House ballroom project, raising questions about how public money gets spent on presidential whims. A top Senate official ruled that the funding proposal stretches beyond the usual budget rules, forci

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A New Face for Pennsylvania’s 7th: Who Will Represent the Working Class?

May 17, 2026

Bob Brooks, a longtime firefighter and union boss, stepped up in the local primary with a short speech that cut straight to the point. He said he’s “been working since I was ten” and that the system is unfair to people like him. His solution? Get folks from ordinary backgrounds into Washington so th

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Trump’s War Talk and the Cost of Luxury

May 17, 2026

President Trump has long claimed that his wealth and business experience give him a special ability to help ordinary Americans. Recently, however, he has said that the economic pain people feel from his war with Iran will not change his approach. In a brief interview, he answered that the figh

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Lamar Alexander Urges GOP to Push Back Against Trump

May 17, 2026

Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum