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Trump Domestic Policy Bill Would Limit Judges’ Contempt Power

Democrats have argued that House Republicans’ measure would rob courts of their power by stripping away any consequences for officials who ignore judges’ rulings.

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Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff – CNN

Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff  CNN

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Trump seeks to boost nuclear industry and overhaul safety regulator

A series of executive orders aims to promote new kinds of nuclear reactors while restructuring the body in charge of nuclear safety. (Image credit: Mike Stewart)

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Inside a Drone Factory in Ukraine

Throughout the more than three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have been a key tool and weapon used by both sides in the conflict. Because of this, Ukraine is at the cutting edge of drone innovation, churning

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Ukraine and Russia begin the largest prisoner-of-war exchange since the invasion

Ukraine and Russia have begun the exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war, the largest such swap since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. (Image credit: Military Administration of Kyiv City)

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Trump calls for 50% tariff on EU, says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with bloc – CNBC

Trump calls for 50% tariff on EU, says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with bloc  CNBC

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Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union — and on iPhones

President Trump told reporters he is ready to slap 50% tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and 25% tariffs on iPhones by the end of June. (Image credit: Win McNamee)

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‘Grandpa robbers’ guilty: 8 convicted in Kim Kardashian Paris heist trial

High-profile trial in Paris finds 8 of the so-called ‘Grandpa Robbers’ guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in 2016. Most were in their 60s when the jewelry heist took place. (Image credit: Aurelien Morissard)

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UN chief condemns ‘teaspoon’ of aid allowed into Gaza after dozens die in airstrikes

The head of the UN has said Israel has only authorised for Gaza what amounts to a “teaspoon” of aid after at least 60 people died in overnight airstrikes.

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Trump Seeks Extensive Student Data in Pressure Campaign to Control Harvard

Harvard and the federal government are locked in a battle that boils down to turning over records on international students. But Harvard says it is also about the First Amendment.

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