Trade Administration unveils NAFTA renegotiation goals
The Trump administration released its objectives for renegotiating NAFTA aiming to cut deficits with Mexico, curb imported content, and end the Chapter 19 dispute panel. It urges stronger currency safeguards and updated rules for services and digital goods while preserving tariff free access to Canada and Mexico. Democratic critics say goals lack clarity while Republicans praise the ambition.
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Break-in at Sen Dean Heller Las Vegas office
Las Vegas police confirm a weekend break-in at Senator Dean Heller's southwest Las Vegas office. A threatening note was reportedly left, though police did not confirm details. A spokeswoman for Hitler provided no comment amid ongoing investigation. Caitlyn Jenner hints at California Senate run and GOP LGBTQ advocacy.
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Kurdish official says ISIS leader alive
A senior Kurdish counterterrorism official told Reuters he is 99 percent sure that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is alive and located south of Raqqa, Iraq roots cited and denials of death stated. Observatory notes ongoing search for missing man in Arizona flash flood near Phoenix. flood fatalities include wife and eight relatives.
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Venezuela opposition calls 24 hour national shutdown
Venezuela's opposition launched a 24 hour nationwide strike against President Nicolas Maduro in a major escalation of protests. Freddy Guevara led the move claiming 7.6 million participated in an unofficial vote to delegitimize Maduro and call for a presidential election and freedom for jailed activists.
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DHS expands H 2B visa program adding 15000 workers
The Department of Homeland Security raises H-2B visas by 15,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year, a 45 percent increase after lobbying from fisheries and hospitality industries. The measure targets seasonal non agricultural labor including seafood and tourism, not farm workers, with attestations of potential harm and a new worker exploitation tip line.
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