Washington sues to halt new Trump entry order
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson seeks federal judge's affirmation that the initial freeze on the travel ban should apply to Trump's new order. He argues the new policy repeats harms and should be reviewed by the court, not the president. Hawaii also seeks to block the ban with a March 15 hearing.
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WikiLeaks seeks tech partners after CIA data leak
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said the group will work with technology companies to close gaps in CIA documents and other material. He warned the CIA has lost control of its cyberweapons arsenal and noted the leaks reveal vulnerabilities in Apple, Google, and Samsung products.
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South Korea impeaches Park Geun-hye over scandal
The Constitutional Court upholds parliament's vote to remove President Park Geun-hye for corruption and influence peddling. Elections must be held within 60 days with Moon Jae-in leading polls as conservatives falter. The case implicates the Blue House, Samsung chiefs, a top prosecutor, and the national pension fund head.
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House committees approve Obamacare replacement bill
Two key House committees advanced the American Health Care Act in rapid votes securing early wins for the GOP plan to repeal and replace the ACA. Leaders urged careful review of a forthcoming CBO score as Democrats and some Republicans urged slower, thorough deliberation.
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Allies close in on ISIS in Raqqa frontline
U S backed Syrian Democratic Forces and coalition troops encircle Raqqa with a siege expected in weeks. U S Marines and Army Rangers have arrived to support the operation while air strikes target ISIS positions north of the city amid civilian casualties under investigation.
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U S to Host Isis Conference in Washington
The United States will host the first major ISIS coalition meeting since 2014 on March 22 23 led by Secretary Rex Tillerson. The conference signals the aim of complete defeat of Islamic State as top Middle East priority. Russia will not participate.
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