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On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN International’s “The Brief,” Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) stated that he supports strikes on drug boats around Venezuela even though “it’s not going after the fentanyl.” But he does support striking cocaine boats. Bacon said, “I would vote yes on the boats. I’ve lost family members, I think most of us have, from drugs. And I got the top-secret briefings that convinced me they have good intelligence, they know what they’re doing, this is not random hits on these boats. These are cartel people that are trying to get drugs into the United States. And the…

The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced on Friday it has filed a case with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against certain Indian tariffs and subsidies, saying they give Indian domestic industries an “unfair competitive advantage” and “harm Chinese interests.” “We once again urge India to abide by its relevant commitments at the WTO and immediately correct its erroneous practices,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry said. China’s complaint pertains to Indian tariffs on information and communications technology, and subsidies for photovoltaic products. China filed a similar petition with the WTO in October against Indian subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. WTO rules…

During an interview aired on Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD) said that he thinks the United States should shift from mediation talks to more pressure on Russia. Host Bret Baier asked, [relevant exchange begins around 1:40] “Ukraine, President Zelensky is saying he would like the U.S. to move from mediation talks to pressuring Moscow. Do you agree?” Thune answered, “I do share that view. I’m very sympathetic to the president, his team, to Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth, and others who are on the frontlines of a lot of these…

Victims can seek compensation with federal help, including over resisting DEI programs, the workplace civil rights chief has said The head of the US federal body responsible for enforcing workplace civil rights has urged white men to come forward if they believe they have been discriminated against, including under diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.In a video message published on Wednesday, Andrea Lucas, chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), called on white male employees and job applicants who feel they were targeted because of their race or sex to submit formal complaints. She emphasized that strict deadlines…

While many Americans are searching for the best online holiday deals and figuring out what to watch on Netflix tonight, a storm is gathering. Decisions that are being made right now could radically alter the course of human history, but most of the population is so self-occupied that they don’t even realize what is happening. We could soon find ourselves involved in multiple global wars simultaneously, and once we reach that stage there will be no turning back.At this hour, a naval task force that includes the most advanced aircraft carrier on the entire planet stands ready to start striking Venezuela……

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country. Khalifa was stopped by Romanian police in July 2024 after allegedly smoking cannabis on stage at the Beach, Please! Festival in Costinesti, a coastal resort in Constanta County. Prosecutors said the rapper, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, was found in possession of more than 18 grams of cannabis, and that he consumed some on stage. The…

During an interview with ABC on Thursday, Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) responded to polling showing that a strong majority of Americans disapprove of Democrats in Congress by saying that it’s because people are frustrated with the government and “We were shut down for over 40 days. Now the Republicans are blocking these healthcare tax credits and people are facing huge crisis back at home worrying about whether or not they’ll even have healthcare covered or whether they can afford to have it in the future. So, Democrats are doubling down.” Host Alex Presha asked, “We’ve got new polling out from…

Missouri previously won a $24 billion court ruling against the country over its alleged mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic China has filed a lawsuit in a court in Wuhan against the US state of Missouri and several American officials, accusing them of harming China’s economic and reputational interests through litigation linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.According to documents released by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, the lawsuit was filed in a court in Wuhan by Chinese scientific and state institutions. Those named as defendants include the State of Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe, US Senator Eric Schmitt, and former Missouri Attorney General…

Leftist President of South Korea Lee Jae Myung suggested the country’s National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) should cover hair loss treatments — deeming the issue a “matter of survival.” Lee’s announcement reportedly sparked outrage and criticism from opposition politicians, civic groups, and local doctors, all of whom argued that the nation’s healthcare resources should be prioritized for other, more pressing conditions such as cancer. The South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo explained that Lee issued his now-controversial remarks speaking on a livestream meeting at the Health and Welfare Ministry on Tuesday, asserting that “hair loss is now a matter of survival…

The Inflation Report They Want You to Forget Welcome back to Friday! This is the Weekly Wrap, where your friendly local Breitbart Business Digest authors bring you the most important overlooked stories of the past seven days. This week’s wrap is all about the long-awaited consumer price index report released Thursday, the one the legacy media immediately tried to bury because it wrecked their story about America caught in an affordability crisis. Affordability Achieved! We finally got an inflation report, and it delivered a body blow to the anti-Trump “affordability” narrative being spun out of the legacy media and the…