Plan to allow drilling in all U.S. waters sparks wide opposition
The Trump administration proposed opening all U S waters including Arctic and Atlantic areas to oil and gas drilling. Governors lawmakers and the Defense Department oppose moves citing environmental risk and tourism and local economies. Interior says billions in oil and gas reserves exist offshore with potential jobs and royalties.
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Northeast Blizzard Slams Coast With Power Loss and Travel Chaos
A powerful blizzard battered the Northeast with winds over 70 mph, cut power to tens of thousands, and halted flights at New York City airports. Boston saw 12 inches of snow amid closures as officials warned of ice after the storm.
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IS militants target Kabul checkpoint. 20 killed, 80 injured
A sudden attack near a mobile police checkpoint in Kabul killed at least 20 people and wounded up to 80, including civilians and officers. Islamic State claimed responsibility via Amaq, amid ongoing talks with police after a nearby protest.
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Immigration framework eyed after White House meeting
Republican senators said a framework for immigration legislation would be unveiled next week. The plan aims to tighten border security and address the DACA program for Dreamers. Thom Tillis and James Lankford indicated a general framework had been agreed, to be shared with Democrats as early as Tuesday.
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U S suspends security aid to Pakistan amid Taliban action
The United States suspended undisclosed security assistance to Pakistan, reported as over 255 million dollars, until Islamabad acts against the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network. The State Department cited frustration over Islamabad not acting against these groups that use Pakistani sanctuaries to launch attacks in Afghanistan.
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White House bans personal phones in West Wing
The White House restricts personal and household devices in the West Wing citing security. Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the policy after outlets reported on Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury revealing insider details.
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Fire and Fury on Trump White House hits early release
Michael Wolff book Fire and Fury moves up publication to Friday with portions already online. Trump aides criticize the portrayal as chaotic and disloyal while legal threats from the president's team target the publisher Henry Holt.
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