Biden and Trump survey border sites in separate visits
Biden toured Brownsville near the Rio Grande urging a bipartisan border security bill and more funding for officers and the asylum process. Trump traveled to Eagle Pass with Gov. Greg Abbott insisting migrants are criminals and praising razor wire barriers as he framed the issue as a deadly threat.
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Dozens dead as Gaza aid convoy chaos erupts in Gaza City
Dozens killed as Israeli troops fired on a crowd of Palestinians racing to seize food aid in Gaza City. Health officials place the toll at 112 with the incident described as a massacre. Israel says troops acted after feeling endangered and that no fire targeted the aid convoy. The event sharpens criticism over aid deliveries amid the Israel Hamas war and regional condemnation.
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Putin warns NATO of nuclear risk in state address
Putin warned NATO could face nuclear retaliation if it sends forces to aid Ukraine. He said Russia has weapons capable of hitting Western targets and warned of tragic consequences and possible civilization destruction if NATO troops are deployed.
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Pentagon leak suspect expected to plead guilty
Boston based Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira faces six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information after allegedly sharing classified documents on Discord. Prosecutors seek a change of plea hearing, with prior not guilty plea noted.
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Wildfire in Texas Panhandle grows to record size
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle expanded to about 1,700 square miles and merged with another blaze, now 3 percent contained. An 83-year-old woman is the only confirmed death. search for victims and full damage tally continue as crews fight the blaze.
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Congress approves short term extension to avert shutdown
Congress passed a temporary spending measure to fund parts of the federal government through March 8 and March 22, avoiding a looming shutdown. The bill heads to President Biden for signature with hopes this extends through the fiscal year and funds agencies including Agriculture and Transportation.
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