First Suda nese American to hold U S office quoted at march
At the Las Vegas Women’s March Power to the Polls theme, speakers including Ruthina Malone and student marchers urged political engagement. They hailed the first Asian American in U S public office and cited Shirley Chisholm as inspiration. Volunteers registered voters as the national drive seeks swing-state participation before the 2018 midterms.
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State official withdraws ACA waiver proposal amid Iowa premium rise
Iowa officials pulled a federal waiver proposal after a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study found 2018 bronze plan premiums rose 73 percent from 2017 in Iowa, driven by grandfathered and transition plans. Experts argue subsidies and income thresholds push healthy young buyers out, threatening market stability.
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Turkey presses Afrin offensive against US backed Kurds
Turkish airstrikes and artillery open a long anticipated invasion of Afrin in Syria against Kurdish militias allied with the United States. Ankara portrays the move as part of its fight against Kurdish separatists while Washington maintains support for the Syrian Kurds as a counter IS threat and buffer along the border.
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Gunmen storm Kabul hotel in deadly siege at Intercontinental
Gunmen attacked the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul on Saturday taking hostages and exchanging fire with security forces as the building burned. Hotel manager Ahmad Haris Nayab said attackers entered through a kitchen and guests fled amid gunfire. Several people died and at least six were wounded. Officials said up to four attackers were involved, with two killed as Afghan Special Forces cleared the floors. Some staff and guests were held hostage according to witnesses.
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Pence in Cairo Praises US Egypt Ties During Brief Visit
Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Cairo on a four day Middle East trip and meets President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. He calls Egypt a long time friend and says ties are stronger under the Trump administration. The visit includes limited press access and tense moments over media entry.
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