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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 6: Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) speaks at a press conference with members of … MoreAnadolu via Getty Images Republican-led plans to make massive changes to federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs by repealing several existing options suddenly hit a major roadblock on Thursday after a key senate official determined that the proposal would violate a senate rule. As a result, GOP lawmakers may not be able to enact all of their proposed changes, at least not in their current form. The proposed student loan reforms are part of a much broader legislative effort by congressional…

The Iranian regime celebrated its “victory” in the 12 Day War with Israel with a parade in Tehran that attempted to paint a brave face on what was, in fact, a crushing defeat against a much smaller adversary. Iran has been at war with Israel and the United States for decades, killing Israelis and Americans — among others — as part of a global terrorist campaign. It surrounded Israel with a “ring of fire” — a set of terrorist proxies that could attack Israel and, theoretically, deter Israel from attacking Iran to stop its nuclear weapons program. Iran’s proxy, Hamas,…

Billionaire X owner Elon Musk has announced that hashtags will no longer be allowed in advertisements on his social media platform. Calling hashtags an “esthetic nightmare,” Musk has taken another step towards his peculiar vision of what a perfect social network should look like. Elon Musk has made waves once again with his latest decision to ban hashtags from all advertisements on the platform, effective immediately. Calling hashtags an “esthetic nightmare,” Musk argued that they are not only visually unappealing but also obsolete due to advancements in AI. Hashtags have been a staple of social media since their introduction on…

On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) stated that President Donald Trump didn’t need congressional approval to carry out the strikes on Iran, but would need it for a “longer incursion” and cited precedent from strikes carried out by Presidents Clinton and Obama. Gottheimer said, [relevant remarks begin around 3:40] “I disagree with some of my colleagues. But, to that point, other presidents, including President Clinton in Kosovo, President Obama in Libya, obviously, took action to protect [from] an imminent threat [to] the United States. Iran’s nuclear activity, I believe, is an imminent…

Crude has gained momentum as American stockpiles drop and Middle East tensions show signs of easing Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday as investors reacted to the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and official US oil inventory data.Global benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.2% to $67 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 0.3% to $65.Both benchmarks climbed nearly 1% on Wednesday, recovering from early-week losses after data showed resilient US demand. Brent crude settled around $68 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded above $65. Prices had climbed earlier in the week amid concerns over…

Mark Rutte called the US president “daddy” during the bloc’s summit at The Hague Some EU officials are unhappy with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s use of flattery to win over US President Donald Trump, Politico has reported.During the bloc’s summit at The Hague on Wednesday, Trump was asked to comment on his use of obscene language with regard to Israel and Iran. Before departing for the Netherlands, the president blasted the two countries for breaching the US-brokered ceasefire, saying they “have been fighting so long and so hard that they do not know what the f**k they are doing.”Trump replied…

In a recent testimony that has resonated strongly among conservative circles and national security advocates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed an alarming reality about the management of migrant child custody during the worst years of the border crisis. His statements detail how, for political reasons, hundreds of children were handed over to individuals without any type of background check or control, exposing them to extreme danger and neglect. The politics of protection: a dangerous mix According to RFK Jr., there was a clear political motivation behind this negligence: the previous administration’s urgency to remove children from federal custody regardless of…

Frank Sinatra’s The World We Knew returns to Billboard’s jazz charts, reaching a new high on the … More Traditional Jazz Albums list decades after release. New York, N.Y.: Musician Frank Sinatra sings at a rally for the American-Italian Anti-Defamation League at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 19, 1967. (Photo by Bob Luckey/Newsday RM vis Getty Images)Newsday via Getty Images Frank Sinatra maintains a constant presence on Billboard’s jazz charts, with several compilations made up of many of his most popular songs often appearing near one another. From time to time, the crooner returns to various…

AP — Last week, Ukrainian drone hunters picking up the debris from Russia´s nightly assault on their cities found a weapon that stood out from the rest. It had an advanced camera, a computing platform powered by artificial intelligence and a radio link, allowing an operator to pilot it remotely from Russia. It also contained new, Iranian-made, anti-jamming technology, according to a Ukrainian drone expert. Most Russian attack drones are black, said Serhii Beskrestnov, an electronics expert more widely known as Flash. The new one, he told The Associated Press, was white. Inside, there were no markings or labels consistent with…

On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) said that the strikes on Iran “were successful. And I believe it’s a critical step toward getting peace in the Middle East,” and strikes by American and Israel were “critical to stopping a huge enemy of our country.” Gottheimer said that while he wants to be briefed on what the situation in the Middle East is, the larger point is that “Iran, right now, after 12 days of strikes, is cornered. The attacks were successful. And I believe it’s a critical step toward getting peace in…